While you’re in your work cubicle, all you can think about is how to capture the perfect photo of your loved ones this weekend. Deep down, you know you were born to be a photographer.
The problem is, although the passion is there, the skills aren’t. How exactly do you go about creating stunning photos from day one?
If you need to work on your photography basics, here’s a rundown on everything you need to know — from taking photos to editing them like a pro.
Let’s get started!
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Photography Basics Include Choosing RAW Format
One of the most important steps you can take as a beginning photographer is to shoot your photos in RAW format.
When you shoot in JPEG, your camera will end up processing your image and discarding any pixels that your camera considers to be unnecessary. Then, the camera will accept any color adjustments that it has made.
In other words, if you shoot in JPEG format, you’ll lose control over your image. In addition, the colors of your image will be compromised.
Master Exposure
Exposure is one of the most important concepts to master as a beginning photographer.
This is how exposure works: When you take a picture, your camera lets in light via the lens after opening its shutter. The light strikes your camera’s sensor, and an image is created.
Three factors impact how your camera captures light and what your final image will look like: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.
Aperture refers to the size of your lens opening. A smaller number means a wider aperture, which means that more light will come in.
Shutter speed refers to how long your shutter remains open. A slower shutter speed means that more light will come in.
Finally, ISO refers to your sensor’s sensitivity to light. Greater ISO will let you capture photos in a darker situation, but you’ll end up with a grainy image as a result.
Understand the Rule of Thirds
When editing your photo with an online photo editor, it is critical that you apply this rule to create the most awe-inspiring photos possible.
To apply this rule, divide your image into thirds mentally. Do this with two horizontal and two vertical lines, which will yield four intersections. Then, place the most interesting visual element at one of intersections.
This compositional technique is among the most important ones to keep in your photography arsenal.
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