Do you have a camera and want to know more on how to properly use it
? Do you want to be a professional photographer? Then you would have to know more about photography and the basics of it! The type of camera should be the first one to consider before knowing the twists and turns of photography. You should be able to decide on which type of camera you want to use- Point and shoot type of cameras or Single lens Reflex cameras (be it digital or not). In choosing the type of camera, you should consider your own interest in photography. Will you use it for professional and job-related use or simply for personal and memory-capturing purposes? For professional use, choose the SLR and DSLR and for personal use, P & S camera is much suitable.
After deciding on which camera you have, you should be familiarized with the different features that your camera has- aperture and shutter speed are considered to be the basic aspects of the camera. In understanding these two, you would also come to meet the word exposure which pertains to the output itself. Bear in mind the functions of these features; aperture is for the focus of the image while shutter speed circles on the amount of light enough for exposure. The camera's manual will be the best avenue to learn more about your camera.
Understanding the rule of thirds is also a must in photography. The dimension is divided into nine areas with two horizontal and vertical lines. Imagining the line when taking photos will be very helpful. Different type of photo- be it portrait or landscape entails a different focus on each of the parts of the dimension. Using the rule of thirds will make your work more prominent and pronounced.The depth of field should also be learned. You should know which subject to focus on in a scene. What your camera should focus on is your subject.
This sometimes results to a blurry effect when it comes to the other elements surrounding it. Lighting is very much considered in photography. To have a quality output, you should know and understand three-point lighting. Lighting at the subject, the sides and the background having the light focused on the subject brighter than the rest.Aside from these things, research more on the detailed information on photography and venture in the world of photography in no time.