PHOTOGRAPHY # Basic Knowledge of Photography

in #potography8 years ago (edited)

Photography is not just a matter of how to press the shutter button. Photography is also a complex art. He is not just a hobby but a sense of innovation and work that is always evolving.

You buy a DLSR camera that costs a lot more than a pocket camera just for a snap here and there but do not want to develop skills, I think it is just waste of the contents of the bag only. If to just take pictures ria better use camera phone or pocket camera. But I am sure if you are on this blog because you want to know more about photography.

Learning photography should be step by step. Do not go too fast to a difficult stage if you do not know where to start. Because it will only make you wonder, confused, and eventually you will return to the early stages.

In this blog I have written some basic photography tutorials that are very important to be learned by beginners. And I'm sure other experts will also recommend the same science. Here are some basic knowledge of photography that you need to learn:

  1. Know the Camera

The first recommendation is to know the important parts of the camera and also the features and capabilities of your camera. As a photographer you should be integrated with your camera. Get to know and learn the function of each button spread across your camera. Please read here for an overview of camera parts and their functions.

  1. How to Suppress Shutter Button

The shutter button is the button you pressed to take a picture (shooting). How to press the shutter button on a DSLR camera is different by pressing the shutter button on the camera phone, pocket (pocket) or class. Please read here to find out how to properly press the shutter button.

  1. Knowing Exposures (Exposure)

Exposure is the life of photography. So it is highly recommended for you to know and master anything related to this exposure. Read here to know what exposure is.

  1. Knowing the Exposure Triangle

Exposure is formed by 3 elements / arrangements called exposure triangles. Please read here to know more about the exposure triangle. While the 3 elements are:

Shutter speed 
Aperture / difragma 

After mastering exposure and exposure triangle you can experiment / practice by using camera simulator here.

  1. About Lens

The camera is divided into two body and lens that is connected to the camera body. And the following article discusses the lens:

Know the types of lenses (
The explanation of the code on the lens 
How to use focus on lens 
  1. Shooting Technique (Type of Shot)

There is a right way that is applied according to the rules of photography for how to take the right picture. This rule is called the Shooting Technique (Type of Shot). Read here for more details including various types of shot.

  1. Know the Angle of Taking Pictures (Angle)

In addition to shooting techniques, it is also recommended for you to know the various angle of shooting (angle). For more please read here.

  1. About Focus

The formation of this focus is supported by how many things. You need to know what is related to the focus.

How to use focus on lens
How to set AF Point or focus area point 
  1. Camera Setup and Motret Technique

There are some camera settings that you need to master and this is closely related to the results of shooting or other words support the results of your photos and creations. In addition, it is necessary also for you to know some basic techniques needed in shooting.

Know the Light Meter and its functions 
Learn about the different types of shooting in Drive Mode 
Know the White Balance (WB) and how it's used
Getting to know the Picture Style and how to use it 
Know the Balance and Symmetry
Know the Rule of Thirds or the third rule 
  1. Know the Photography Genre

Like music art that has a lot of flow (genre), then photography also has many streams of photography. There are several common and popular photography genres that you need to know.
Once again I remind you to study gradually. Keep experimenting and playing with your camera.

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