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What is Photography?
Jason Barnette

Photojournalist and Travel Photographer
Photography Basics

 What makes a great photo?
   It tells a story
   It has meaning
   It is powerful
   It is unique
Photography Basics
Photography Basics
Photography Basics
Photography Basics
Photography Basics

 Composition and framing
Photography Basics

 Composition and framing
   Use the space wisely
Photography Basics

 Composition and framing
   Use the space wisely
   Keep the camera level
Photography Basics

 Composition and framing
   Use the space wisely
   Keep the camera level
   Make sure you draw attention to subject of photo
Photography Basics

 Rule of Thirds
Photography Basics

 Rule of Thirds
   Divide a photo into thirds both horizontally and vertically
Photography Basics

 Rule of Thirds
   Divide a photo into thirds both horizontally and vertically
   Horizon line should be on one of the horizontal lines
Photography Basics

 Rule of Thirds
   Divide a photo into thirds both horizontally and vertically
   Horizon line should be on one of the horizontal lines
   Place main subject in either 1/3 or 2/3 of the frame
Photography Basics

 Rule of Thirds
   Divide a photo into thirds both horizontally and vertically
   Horizon line should be on one of the horizontal lines
   Place main subject in either 1/3 or 2/3 of the frame
   Use “sweet spots” for perfect placement
Photography Basics
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Camera Bodies
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Camera Bodies

 Lenses
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Camera Bodies

 Lenses

 Lighting (Strobes)
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Camera Bodies

 Lenses

 Lighting (Strobes)

 Accessories
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Camera Bodies - Types
   Cellphones
   Point & Shoot
   DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex)
   Medium Format
   Large Format
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Camera Bodies – Brand Names
   Nikon
   Canon
   Pentax
   Sigma
   Olympus
   Sony
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Camera Bodies – What to Look For
   Fully manual controls
   Uses something other than AA batteries
   Uses CF or SD memory cards
   Replaceable lenses
   Resolution is irrelevant
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Camera Lenses – Types
   Fisheye: 10mm or smaller
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Camera Lenses – Types
   Fisheye: 10mm or smaller
   Wide Angle: 10-30mm
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Camera Lenses – Types
   Fisheye: 10mm or smaller
   Wide Angle: 10-30mm
   Normal: 35-70mm
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Camera Lenses – Types
   Fisheye: 10mm or smaller
   Wide Angle: 10-30mm
   Normal: 35-70mm
   Telephoto: 85-200mm
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Camera Lenses – Types
   Fisheye: 10mm or smaller
   Wide Angle: 10-30mm
   Normal: 35-70mm
   Telephoto: 85-200mm
   Supertelephoto: 200-600mm
How to Choose Camera Equipment
How to Choose Camera Equipment
How to Choose Camera Equipment
How to Choose Camera Equipment
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Camera Lenses – Prime vs. Zoom
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Camera Lenses – Prime vs. Zoom
   Prime lenses use a single focal length
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Camera Lenses – Prime vs. Zoom
   Prime lenses use a single focal length
   Zoom lenses can vary greatly or only slightly
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Camera Lenses – Prime vs. Zoom
   Prime lenses use a single focal length
   Zoom lenses can vary greatly or only slightly
   Prime lenses are sharper, lighter, cheaper
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Camera Lenses – Prime vs. Zoom
   Prime lenses use a single focal length
   Zoom lenses can vary greatly or only slightly
   Prime lenses are sharper, lighter, cheaper
   Prime lenses are often the better choice for portraits,
    landscapes, products, and marketing
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Camera Lenses – Prime vs. Zoom
   Prime lenses use a single focal length
   Zoom lenses can vary greatly or only slightly
   Prime lenses are sharper, lighter, cheaper
   Prime lenses are often the better choice for portraits,
    landscapes, products, and marketing
   Zoom lenses are heavier, more expensive, more easily
    broken
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Camera Lenses – Prime vs. Zoom
   Prime lenses use a single focal length
   Zoom lenses can vary greatly or only slightly
   Prime lenses are sharper, lighter, cheaper
   Prime lenses are often the better choice for
    portraits, landscapes, products, and marketing
   Zoom lenses are heavier, more expensive, more easily
    broken
   Zoom lenses are better for sports, editorial
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Camera Lenses – Fixed Aperture vs. Variable Aperture
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Camera Lenses – Fixed Aperture vs. Variable Aperture
   Cheaper lenses = variable maximum aperture
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Camera Lenses – Fixed Aperture vs. Variable Aperture
   Cheaper lenses = variable maximum aperture
   Better lenses = fixed maximum aperture
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Camera Lenses – Tips on Buying and Using
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Camera Lenses – Tips on Buying and Using
   Get the right lens for the job
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Camera Lenses – Tips on Buying and Using
   Get the right lens for the job
   Wide angle for tight spaces and large groups
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Camera Lenses – Tips on Buying and Using
   Get the right lens for the job
   Wide angle for tight spaces and large groups
   Normal range for individual portraits and most common
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Camera Lenses – Tips on Buying and Using
   Get the right lens for the job
   Wide angle for tight spaces and large groups
   Normal range for individual portraits and most common
   Telephoto for sports and wildlife
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Camera Lenses – Tips on Buying and Using
   Get the right lens for the job
   Wide angle for tight spaces and large groups
   Normal range for individual portraits and most common
   Telephoto for sports and wildlife
   If you can be flexible during shoots, go with primes
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Camera Lenses – Tips on Buying and Using
   Get the right lens for the job
   Wide angle for tight spaces and large groups
   Normal range for individual portraits and most common
   Telephoto for sports and wildlife
   If you can be flexible during shoots, go with primes
   If you don’t have much money to spend, buy one or two
    zooms (worth three primes)
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Camera Lenses – Tips on Buying and Using
   Get the right lens for the job
   Wide angle for tight spaces and large groups
   Normal range for individual portraits and most common
   Telephoto for sports and wildlife
   If you can be flexible during shoots, go with primes
   If you don’t have much money to spend, buy one or two
    zooms (worth three primes)
   Start with 50mm prime
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Camera Lenses – Tips on Buying and Using
   Get the right lens for the job
   Wide angle for tight spaces and large groups
   Normal range for individual portraits and most common
   Telephoto for sports and wildlife
   If you can be flexible during shoots, go with primes
   If you don’t have much money to spend, buy one or two
    zooms (worth three primes)
   Start with 50mm prime
   Have at least one lens with an aperture of f/1.8 or f/1.4
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Lighting (Strobes)
   Internal flashes are weak, narrow, consume battery power
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Lighting (Strobes)
   Internal flashes are weak, narrow, consume battery power
   External flashes, also known as Strobes, are more commonly
    used
How to Choose Camera Equipment
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Lighting (Strobes)
   Internal flashes are weak, narrow, consume battery power
   External flashes, also known as Strobes, are more commonly
    used
   Light modification kits, bounce boards, diffusers
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Lighting (Strobes)
   Internal flashes are weak, narrow, consume battery power
   External flashes, also known as Strobes, are more commonly
    used
   Light modification kits, bounce boards, diffusers
   Remotes, such as Pocket Wizards, help fire strobes remotely,
    but are not required
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Lighting (Strobes)
   Internal flashes are weak, narrow, consume battery power
   External flashes, also known as Strobes, are more commonly
    used
   Light modification kits, bounce boards, diffusers
   Remotes, such as Pocket Wizards, help fire strobes remotely,
    but are not required
   Light stands, clamps, special adaptors
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Accessories
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Accessories
   Bags, cases, protection
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Accessories
   Bags, cases, protection
   Tripod, monopod
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Accessories
   Bags, cases, protection
   Tripod, monopod
   Filters (UV, CPL, ND)
How to Choose Camera Equipment
How to Choose Camera Equipment
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Accessories
   Bags, cases, protection
   Tripod, monopod
   Filters (UV, CPL, ND)
   Remotes
How to Choose Camera Equipment

 Accessories
   Bags, cases, protection
   Tripod, monopod
   Filters (UV, CPL, ND)
   Remotes
   Sensor and lens cleaning
Camera Basics

 Camera Basics – Aperture
Camera Basics

 Camera Basics – Aperture
   Aperture determines how much light enters the camera
    body through the lens
Camera Basics

 Camera Basics – Aperture
   Aperture determines how much light enters the camera
    body through the lens
   Uses a scale called the F-Scale and looks like f/5.6
Camera Basics

 Camera Basics – Aperture
   Aperture determines how much light enters the camera
    body through the lens
   Uses a scale called the F-Scale and looks like f/5.6
   The larger the aperture, the smaller the number
Camera Basics

 Camera Basics – Aperture
   Aperture determines how much light enters the camera
    body through the lens
   Uses a scale called the F-Scale and looks like f/5.6
   The larger the aperture, the smaller the number
   The smaller the aperture (larger the number) the more
    limited the Depth of Field
Camera Basics

 Camera Basics – Exposure (Shutter Speed)
Camera Basics

 Camera Basics – Exposure (Shutter Speed)
   Exposure is the amount of time the sensor is exposed to light
Camera Basics

 Camera Basics – Exposure (Shutter Speed)
   Exposure is the amount of time the sensor is exposed to light
   Minimum exposure times are required for different situations
Camera Basics

 Camera Basics – Exposure (Shutter Speed)
   Exposure is the amount of time the sensor is exposed to light
   Minimum exposure times are required for different situations
   Human action: 1/125
Camera Basics

 Camera Basics – Exposure (Shutter Speed)
   Exposure is the amount of time the sensor is exposed to light
   Minimum exposure times are required for different situations
   Human action: 1/125
   Sports: 1/1000-1/2000
Camera Basics

 Camera Basics – Exposure (Shutter Speed)
   Exposure is the amount of time the sensor is exposed to light
   Minimum exposure times are required for different situations
   Human action: 1/125
   Sports: 1/1000-1/2000
   Wildlife: 1/500
Camera Basics

 Camera Basics – Exposure (Shutter Speed)
   Exposure is the amount of time the sensor is exposed to light
   Minimum exposure times are required for different situations
   Human action: 1/125
   Sports: 1/1000-1/2000
   Wildlife: 1/500
   General rule for exposure: shutter speed should be faster
    than 1 / focal length
Camera Basics

 Camera Basics – ISO
Camera Basics

 Camera Basics – ISO
   ISO determines how sensitive your sensor is to light
Camera Basics

 Camera Basics – ISO
   ISO determines how sensitive your sensor is to light
   Similar to ASA during days of film
Camera Basics

 Camera Basics – ISO
   ISO determines how sensitive your sensor is to light
   Similar to ASA during days of film
   Lower the ISO, the less sensitive (requires more light)
Camera Basics

 Camera Basics – ISO
   ISO determines how sensitive your sensor is to light
   Similar to ASA during days of film
   Lower the ISO, the less sensitive (requires more light)
   Typical ISO settings:
Camera Basics

 Camera Basics – ISO
   ISO determines how sensitive your sensor is to light
   Similar to ASA during days of film
   Lower the ISO, the less sensitive (requires more light)
   Typical ISO settings:
   100 ISO = Sunny days
Camera Basics

 Camera Basics – ISO
   ISO determines how sensitive your sensor is to light
   Similar to ASA during days of film
   Lower the ISO, the less sensitive (requires more light)
   Typical ISO settings:
   100 ISO = Sunny days
   400 ISO = Cloudy days/indoor with strobe/portraits
Camera Basics

 Camera Basics – ISO
   ISO determines how sensitive your sensor is to light
   Similar to ASA during days of film
   Lower the ISO, the less sensitive (requires more light)
   Typical ISO settings:
   100 ISO = Sunny days
   400 ISO = Cloudy days/indoor with strobe/portraits
   800 ISO = Pre-Dawn, post-dusk, very low light situations
Camera Basics

 Camera Basics – ISO
   ISO determines how sensitive your sensor is to light
   Similar to ASA during days of film
   Lower the ISO, the less sensitive (requires more light)
   Typical ISO settings:
   100 ISO = Sunny days
   400 ISO = Cloudy days/indoor with strobe/portraits
   800 ISO = Pre-Dawn, post-dusk, very low light situations
   1600 ISO = Indoor sports
Camera Basics

 Camera Basics – White Balance
Camera Basics

 Camera Basics – White Balance
   Determines what is white depending on color temperature
Camera Basics

 Camera Basics – White Balance
   Determines what is white depending on color temperature
   Most cameras have about 7 pre-set settings
Camera Basics

 Camera Basics – White Balance
   Determines what is white depending on color temperature
   Most cameras have about 7 pre-set settings
   An incorrect white balance can ruin a photo, but can be
    corrected with editing software
Photography Law

 Photography Law - Copyright
Photography Law

 Photography Law – Copyright
   A photograph is automatically protected the moment it is
    created
Photography Law

 Photography Law – Copyright
   A photograph is automatically protected the moment it is
    created
   You can register photos, but not necessary
Photography Law

 Photography Law – Copyright
   A photograph is automatically protected the moment it is
    created
   You can register photos, but not necessary
   U.S. Copyright Office suggests you add the following to all
    appearances of your photo: Copyright Symbol + Name +
    Date taken
Photography Law

 Photography Law – Copyright
   A photograph is automatically protected the moment it is
    created
   You can register photos, but not necessary
   U.S. Copyright Office suggests you add the following to all
    appearances of your photo: Copyright Symbol + Date
    Taken+ Name
   Example: © 2011 Jason Barnette
Photography Law

 Photography Law - Releases
Photography Law

 Photography Law - Releases
   Only required when shooting individual or group portraits,
    children, or on private property
Photography Law

 Photography Law - Releases
   Only required when shooting individual or group portraits,
    children, or on private property
   Not required for shooting on public property, including
    streets, sidewalks, parks, beaches, and any government-
    owned and operated property
Photography Law

 Photography Law - Releases
   Only required when shooting individual or group portraits,
    children, or on private property
   Not required for shooting on public property, including
    streets, sidewalks, parks, beaches, and any government-
    owned and operated property
   Also not required if photos are used for editorial,
    educational, or non-profit uses
Photography Law

 Photography Law - Releases
   Only required when shooting individual or group portraits,
    children, or on private property
   Not required for shooting on public property, including
    streets, sidewalks, parks, beaches, and any government-
    owned and operated property
   Also not required if photos are used for editorial,
    educational, or non-profit uses
   You do not need a release as long as the person has no
    reasonable expectation of privacy
Photography Law

 Photography Law – Your Rights
Photography Law

 Photography Law – Your Rights
   You have the right to shoot any photo on public property
Photography Law

 Photography Law – Your Rights
   You have the right to shoot any photo on public property
   You can shoot any person on public property
Photography Law

 Photography Law – Your Rights
   You have the right to shoot any photo on public property
   You can shoot any person on public property
   You do not have to surrender yourself or camera gear to any
    individual or police officer on public property
Capturing Great Photos

 Capturing Emotion
Capturing Great Photos

 Capturing Emotion
   Spontaneous
Capturing Great Photos
Capturing Great Photos

 Capturing Emotion
   Spontaneous
   Better with a long lens from a distance
Capturing Great Photos

 Capturing Emotion
   Spontaneous
   Better with a long lens from a distance
   Be gentle, respectful, and use good judgement
Capturing Great Photos

 Capturing Emotion
   Spontaneous
   Better with a long lens from a distance
   Be gentle, respectful, and use good judgement
   Don’t draw attention to yourself
Capturing Great Photos

 Capturing Emotion
   Spontaneous
   Better with a long lens from a distance
   Be gentle, respectful, and use good judgement
   Don’t draw attention to yourself
   Mimic the emotions you are capturing
Capturing Great Photos
Capturing Great Photos

 Telling a Story
Capturing Great Photos

 Telling a Story
   ALL photography is about telling a story
Capturing Great Photos
Capturing Great Photos

 Telling a Story
   ALL photography is about telling a story
   Stories have characters, mood, setting, time of day or year
Capturing Great Photos

 Telling a Story
   ALL photography is about telling a story
   Stories have characters, mood, setting, time of day or year
   Use the environment to tell the story rather than words
Capturing Great Photos

 Telling a Story
   ALL photography is about telling a story
   Stories have characters, mood, setting, time of day or year
   Use the environment to tell the story rather than words
   A great story-telling photo does not need a caption
Capturing Great Photos

 Photojournalism
Capturing Great Photos

 Photojournalism
   Photojournalism is the art of telling a story with photos
    instead of words
Capturing Great Photos

 Photojournalism
   Photojournalism is the art of telling a story with photos
    instead of words
   If you can use an action verb to describe a photo, it is
    photojournalism
Capturing Great Photos

 Photojournalism
   Photojournalism is the art of telling a story with photos
    instead of words
   If you can use an action verb to describe a photo, it is
    photojournalism
   All photos should tell a story, regardless of purpose or intent
Capturing Great Photos
Capturing Great Photos

 Position
Capturing Great Photos

 Position
   Forget eye-height and experiment
Capturing Great Photos

 Position
   Forget eye-height and experiment
   Different positions suggest different moods
Capturing Great Photos

 Position
   Forget eye-height and experiment
   Different positions suggest different moods
   Standing higher, looking down suggests the subject is small,
    weak, powerless
Capturing Great Photos

 Position
   Forget eye-height and experiment
   Different positions suggest different moods
   Standing higher, looking down suggests the subject is small,
    weak, powerless
   Sitting low, looking up suggest the subject is larger than life,
    dominating, powerful
Capturing Great Photos

 Position
   Forget eye-height and experiment
   Different positions suggest different moods
   Standing higher, looking down suggests the subject is small,
    weak, powerless
   Sitting low, looking up suggest the subject is larger than life,
    dominating, powerful
   Canted angles should almost always be avoided
Capturing Great Photos
Capturing Great Photos

 Working with the Greatest Light Source: The Sun
Capturing Great Photos

 Working with the Greatest Light Source: The Sun
   #1 problem in amateur photography: fighting the sun
Capturing Great Photos

 Working with the Greatest Light Source: The Sun
   #1 problem in amateur photography: fighting the sun
   Best hours of day to shoot outside: 3 hours after sunrise, 3
    hours before sunset
Capturing Great Photos

 Working with the Greatest Light Source: The Sun
   #1 problem in amateur photography: fighting the sun
   Best hours of day to shoot outside: 3 hours after sunrise, 3
    hours before sunset
   Always place sun behind you
Capturing Great Photos

 Working with the Greatest Light Source: The Sun
   #1 problem in amateur photography: fighting the sun
   Best hours of day to shoot outside: 3 hours after sunrise, 3
    hours before sunset
   Always place sun behind you
   The sun changes position and inclination in the sky
    depending on time of year
Capturing Great Photos

 Working with the Greatest Light Source: The Sun
   #1 problem in amateur photography: fighting the sun
   Best hours of day to shoot outside: 3 hours after sunrise, 3
    hours before sunset
   Always place sun behind you
   The sun changes position and inclination in the sky
    depending on time of year
   Use an almanac or online sun plotter to determine angle
    and position of sun
Capturing Great Photos

 Working with the Greatest Light Source: The Sun
   #1 problem in amateur photography: fighting the sun
   Best hours of day to shoot outside: 3 hours after sunrise, 3
    hours before sunset
   Always place sun behind you
   The sun changes position and inclination in the sky
    depending on time of year
   Use an almanac or online sun plotter to determine angle
    and position of sun
   Sometimes, waiting on the sun is the most important part
Capturing Great Photos
Amateur vs. Professional

 A professional is simply someone who earns a living
  primarily from photography
Amateur vs. Professional

 A professional is simply someone who earns a living
  primarily from photography

 A professional can do something an amateur cannot
Amateur vs. Professional

 A professional is simply someone who earns a living
  primarily from photography

 A professional can do something an amateur cannot

 A professional knows how to handle all situations
Amateur vs. Professional

 A professional is simply someone who earns a living
  primarily from photography

 A professional can do something an amateur cannot

 A professional knows how to handle all situations

 A professional is also a businessperson
Capturing Great Photos
5 Rules for a Great Photographer

 Never Set the Camera Down
5 Rules for a Great Photographer

 Never Set the Camera Down

 Never Draw Attention to Yourself
5 Rules for a Great Photographer

 Never Set the Camera Down

 Never Draw Attention to Yourself

 Don’t Become Part of the Story
5 Rules for a Great Photographer

 Never Set the Camera Down

 Never Draw Attention to Yourself

 Don’t Become Part of the Story

 Always Charge Your Batteries
5 Rules for a Great Photographer

 Never Set the Camera Down

 Never Draw Attention to Yourself

 Don’t Become Part of the Story

 Always Charge Your Batteries

 Be Prepared for Anything

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Digital Photography Basics with Jason Barnette

  • 1. What is Photography? Jason Barnette Photojournalist and Travel Photographer
  • 2. Photography Basics  What makes a great photo?  It tells a story  It has meaning  It is powerful  It is unique
  • 8. Photography Basics  Composition and framing  Use the space wisely
  • 9. Photography Basics  Composition and framing  Use the space wisely  Keep the camera level
  • 10. Photography Basics  Composition and framing  Use the space wisely  Keep the camera level  Make sure you draw attention to subject of photo
  • 12. Photography Basics  Rule of Thirds  Divide a photo into thirds both horizontally and vertically
  • 13. Photography Basics  Rule of Thirds  Divide a photo into thirds both horizontally and vertically  Horizon line should be on one of the horizontal lines
  • 14. Photography Basics  Rule of Thirds  Divide a photo into thirds both horizontally and vertically  Horizon line should be on one of the horizontal lines  Place main subject in either 1/3 or 2/3 of the frame
  • 15. Photography Basics  Rule of Thirds  Divide a photo into thirds both horizontally and vertically  Horizon line should be on one of the horizontal lines  Place main subject in either 1/3 or 2/3 of the frame  Use “sweet spots” for perfect placement
  • 17. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Camera Bodies
  • 18. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Camera Bodies  Lenses
  • 19. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Camera Bodies  Lenses  Lighting (Strobes)
  • 20. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Camera Bodies  Lenses  Lighting (Strobes)  Accessories
  • 21. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Camera Bodies - Types  Cellphones  Point & Shoot  DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex)  Medium Format  Large Format
  • 22. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Camera Bodies – Brand Names  Nikon  Canon  Pentax  Sigma  Olympus  Sony
  • 23. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Camera Bodies – What to Look For  Fully manual controls  Uses something other than AA batteries  Uses CF or SD memory cards  Replaceable lenses  Resolution is irrelevant
  • 24. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Camera Lenses – Types  Fisheye: 10mm or smaller
  • 25. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Camera Lenses – Types  Fisheye: 10mm or smaller  Wide Angle: 10-30mm
  • 26. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Camera Lenses – Types  Fisheye: 10mm or smaller  Wide Angle: 10-30mm  Normal: 35-70mm
  • 27. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Camera Lenses – Types  Fisheye: 10mm or smaller  Wide Angle: 10-30mm  Normal: 35-70mm  Telephoto: 85-200mm
  • 28. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Camera Lenses – Types  Fisheye: 10mm or smaller  Wide Angle: 10-30mm  Normal: 35-70mm  Telephoto: 85-200mm  Supertelephoto: 200-600mm
  • 29. How to Choose Camera Equipment
  • 30. How to Choose Camera Equipment
  • 31. How to Choose Camera Equipment
  • 32. How to Choose Camera Equipment
  • 33. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Camera Lenses – Prime vs. Zoom
  • 34. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Camera Lenses – Prime vs. Zoom  Prime lenses use a single focal length
  • 35. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Camera Lenses – Prime vs. Zoom  Prime lenses use a single focal length  Zoom lenses can vary greatly or only slightly
  • 36. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Camera Lenses – Prime vs. Zoom  Prime lenses use a single focal length  Zoom lenses can vary greatly or only slightly  Prime lenses are sharper, lighter, cheaper
  • 37. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Camera Lenses – Prime vs. Zoom  Prime lenses use a single focal length  Zoom lenses can vary greatly or only slightly  Prime lenses are sharper, lighter, cheaper  Prime lenses are often the better choice for portraits, landscapes, products, and marketing
  • 38. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Camera Lenses – Prime vs. Zoom  Prime lenses use a single focal length  Zoom lenses can vary greatly or only slightly  Prime lenses are sharper, lighter, cheaper  Prime lenses are often the better choice for portraits, landscapes, products, and marketing  Zoom lenses are heavier, more expensive, more easily broken
  • 39. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Camera Lenses – Prime vs. Zoom  Prime lenses use a single focal length  Zoom lenses can vary greatly or only slightly  Prime lenses are sharper, lighter, cheaper  Prime lenses are often the better choice for portraits, landscapes, products, and marketing  Zoom lenses are heavier, more expensive, more easily broken  Zoom lenses are better for sports, editorial
  • 40. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Camera Lenses – Fixed Aperture vs. Variable Aperture
  • 41. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Camera Lenses – Fixed Aperture vs. Variable Aperture  Cheaper lenses = variable maximum aperture
  • 42. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Camera Lenses – Fixed Aperture vs. Variable Aperture  Cheaper lenses = variable maximum aperture  Better lenses = fixed maximum aperture
  • 43. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Camera Lenses – Tips on Buying and Using
  • 44. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Camera Lenses – Tips on Buying and Using  Get the right lens for the job
  • 45. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Camera Lenses – Tips on Buying and Using  Get the right lens for the job  Wide angle for tight spaces and large groups
  • 46. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Camera Lenses – Tips on Buying and Using  Get the right lens for the job  Wide angle for tight spaces and large groups  Normal range for individual portraits and most common
  • 47. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Camera Lenses – Tips on Buying and Using  Get the right lens for the job  Wide angle for tight spaces and large groups  Normal range for individual portraits and most common  Telephoto for sports and wildlife
  • 48. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Camera Lenses – Tips on Buying and Using  Get the right lens for the job  Wide angle for tight spaces and large groups  Normal range for individual portraits and most common  Telephoto for sports and wildlife  If you can be flexible during shoots, go with primes
  • 49. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Camera Lenses – Tips on Buying and Using  Get the right lens for the job  Wide angle for tight spaces and large groups  Normal range for individual portraits and most common  Telephoto for sports and wildlife  If you can be flexible during shoots, go with primes  If you don’t have much money to spend, buy one or two zooms (worth three primes)
  • 50. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Camera Lenses – Tips on Buying and Using  Get the right lens for the job  Wide angle for tight spaces and large groups  Normal range for individual portraits and most common  Telephoto for sports and wildlife  If you can be flexible during shoots, go with primes  If you don’t have much money to spend, buy one or two zooms (worth three primes)  Start with 50mm prime
  • 51. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Camera Lenses – Tips on Buying and Using  Get the right lens for the job  Wide angle for tight spaces and large groups  Normal range for individual portraits and most common  Telephoto for sports and wildlife  If you can be flexible during shoots, go with primes  If you don’t have much money to spend, buy one or two zooms (worth three primes)  Start with 50mm prime  Have at least one lens with an aperture of f/1.8 or f/1.4
  • 52. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Lighting (Strobes)  Internal flashes are weak, narrow, consume battery power
  • 53. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Lighting (Strobes)  Internal flashes are weak, narrow, consume battery power  External flashes, also known as Strobes, are more commonly used
  • 54. How to Choose Camera Equipment
  • 55. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Lighting (Strobes)  Internal flashes are weak, narrow, consume battery power  External flashes, also known as Strobes, are more commonly used  Light modification kits, bounce boards, diffusers
  • 56. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Lighting (Strobes)  Internal flashes are weak, narrow, consume battery power  External flashes, also known as Strobes, are more commonly used  Light modification kits, bounce boards, diffusers  Remotes, such as Pocket Wizards, help fire strobes remotely, but are not required
  • 57. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Lighting (Strobes)  Internal flashes are weak, narrow, consume battery power  External flashes, also known as Strobes, are more commonly used  Light modification kits, bounce boards, diffusers  Remotes, such as Pocket Wizards, help fire strobes remotely, but are not required  Light stands, clamps, special adaptors
  • 58. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Accessories
  • 59. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Accessories  Bags, cases, protection
  • 60. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Accessories  Bags, cases, protection  Tripod, monopod
  • 61. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Accessories  Bags, cases, protection  Tripod, monopod  Filters (UV, CPL, ND)
  • 62. How to Choose Camera Equipment
  • 63. How to Choose Camera Equipment
  • 64. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Accessories  Bags, cases, protection  Tripod, monopod  Filters (UV, CPL, ND)  Remotes
  • 65. How to Choose Camera Equipment  Accessories  Bags, cases, protection  Tripod, monopod  Filters (UV, CPL, ND)  Remotes  Sensor and lens cleaning
  • 66. Camera Basics  Camera Basics – Aperture
  • 67. Camera Basics  Camera Basics – Aperture  Aperture determines how much light enters the camera body through the lens
  • 68. Camera Basics  Camera Basics – Aperture  Aperture determines how much light enters the camera body through the lens  Uses a scale called the F-Scale and looks like f/5.6
  • 69. Camera Basics  Camera Basics – Aperture  Aperture determines how much light enters the camera body through the lens  Uses a scale called the F-Scale and looks like f/5.6  The larger the aperture, the smaller the number
  • 70. Camera Basics  Camera Basics – Aperture  Aperture determines how much light enters the camera body through the lens  Uses a scale called the F-Scale and looks like f/5.6  The larger the aperture, the smaller the number  The smaller the aperture (larger the number) the more limited the Depth of Field
  • 71. Camera Basics  Camera Basics – Exposure (Shutter Speed)
  • 72. Camera Basics  Camera Basics – Exposure (Shutter Speed)  Exposure is the amount of time the sensor is exposed to light
  • 73. Camera Basics  Camera Basics – Exposure (Shutter Speed)  Exposure is the amount of time the sensor is exposed to light  Minimum exposure times are required for different situations
  • 74. Camera Basics  Camera Basics – Exposure (Shutter Speed)  Exposure is the amount of time the sensor is exposed to light  Minimum exposure times are required for different situations  Human action: 1/125
  • 75. Camera Basics  Camera Basics – Exposure (Shutter Speed)  Exposure is the amount of time the sensor is exposed to light  Minimum exposure times are required for different situations  Human action: 1/125  Sports: 1/1000-1/2000
  • 76. Camera Basics  Camera Basics – Exposure (Shutter Speed)  Exposure is the amount of time the sensor is exposed to light  Minimum exposure times are required for different situations  Human action: 1/125  Sports: 1/1000-1/2000  Wildlife: 1/500
  • 77. Camera Basics  Camera Basics – Exposure (Shutter Speed)  Exposure is the amount of time the sensor is exposed to light  Minimum exposure times are required for different situations  Human action: 1/125  Sports: 1/1000-1/2000  Wildlife: 1/500  General rule for exposure: shutter speed should be faster than 1 / focal length
  • 78. Camera Basics  Camera Basics – ISO
  • 79. Camera Basics  Camera Basics – ISO  ISO determines how sensitive your sensor is to light
  • 80. Camera Basics  Camera Basics – ISO  ISO determines how sensitive your sensor is to light  Similar to ASA during days of film
  • 81. Camera Basics  Camera Basics – ISO  ISO determines how sensitive your sensor is to light  Similar to ASA during days of film  Lower the ISO, the less sensitive (requires more light)
  • 82. Camera Basics  Camera Basics – ISO  ISO determines how sensitive your sensor is to light  Similar to ASA during days of film  Lower the ISO, the less sensitive (requires more light)  Typical ISO settings:
  • 83. Camera Basics  Camera Basics – ISO  ISO determines how sensitive your sensor is to light  Similar to ASA during days of film  Lower the ISO, the less sensitive (requires more light)  Typical ISO settings:  100 ISO = Sunny days
  • 84. Camera Basics  Camera Basics – ISO  ISO determines how sensitive your sensor is to light  Similar to ASA during days of film  Lower the ISO, the less sensitive (requires more light)  Typical ISO settings:  100 ISO = Sunny days  400 ISO = Cloudy days/indoor with strobe/portraits
  • 85. Camera Basics  Camera Basics – ISO  ISO determines how sensitive your sensor is to light  Similar to ASA during days of film  Lower the ISO, the less sensitive (requires more light)  Typical ISO settings:  100 ISO = Sunny days  400 ISO = Cloudy days/indoor with strobe/portraits  800 ISO = Pre-Dawn, post-dusk, very low light situations
  • 86. Camera Basics  Camera Basics – ISO  ISO determines how sensitive your sensor is to light  Similar to ASA during days of film  Lower the ISO, the less sensitive (requires more light)  Typical ISO settings:  100 ISO = Sunny days  400 ISO = Cloudy days/indoor with strobe/portraits  800 ISO = Pre-Dawn, post-dusk, very low light situations  1600 ISO = Indoor sports
  • 87. Camera Basics  Camera Basics – White Balance
  • 88. Camera Basics  Camera Basics – White Balance  Determines what is white depending on color temperature
  • 89. Camera Basics  Camera Basics – White Balance  Determines what is white depending on color temperature  Most cameras have about 7 pre-set settings
  • 90. Camera Basics  Camera Basics – White Balance  Determines what is white depending on color temperature  Most cameras have about 7 pre-set settings  An incorrect white balance can ruin a photo, but can be corrected with editing software
  • 92. Photography Law  Photography Law – Copyright  A photograph is automatically protected the moment it is created
  • 93. Photography Law  Photography Law – Copyright  A photograph is automatically protected the moment it is created  You can register photos, but not necessary
  • 94. Photography Law  Photography Law – Copyright  A photograph is automatically protected the moment it is created  You can register photos, but not necessary  U.S. Copyright Office suggests you add the following to all appearances of your photo: Copyright Symbol + Name + Date taken
  • 95. Photography Law  Photography Law – Copyright  A photograph is automatically protected the moment it is created  You can register photos, but not necessary  U.S. Copyright Office suggests you add the following to all appearances of your photo: Copyright Symbol + Date Taken+ Name  Example: © 2011 Jason Barnette
  • 97. Photography Law  Photography Law - Releases  Only required when shooting individual or group portraits, children, or on private property
  • 98. Photography Law  Photography Law - Releases  Only required when shooting individual or group portraits, children, or on private property  Not required for shooting on public property, including streets, sidewalks, parks, beaches, and any government- owned and operated property
  • 99. Photography Law  Photography Law - Releases  Only required when shooting individual or group portraits, children, or on private property  Not required for shooting on public property, including streets, sidewalks, parks, beaches, and any government- owned and operated property  Also not required if photos are used for editorial, educational, or non-profit uses
  • 100. Photography Law  Photography Law - Releases  Only required when shooting individual or group portraits, children, or on private property  Not required for shooting on public property, including streets, sidewalks, parks, beaches, and any government- owned and operated property  Also not required if photos are used for editorial, educational, or non-profit uses  You do not need a release as long as the person has no reasonable expectation of privacy
  • 101. Photography Law  Photography Law – Your Rights
  • 102. Photography Law  Photography Law – Your Rights  You have the right to shoot any photo on public property
  • 103. Photography Law  Photography Law – Your Rights  You have the right to shoot any photo on public property  You can shoot any person on public property
  • 104. Photography Law  Photography Law – Your Rights  You have the right to shoot any photo on public property  You can shoot any person on public property  You do not have to surrender yourself or camera gear to any individual or police officer on public property
  • 105. Capturing Great Photos  Capturing Emotion
  • 106. Capturing Great Photos  Capturing Emotion  Spontaneous
  • 108. Capturing Great Photos  Capturing Emotion  Spontaneous  Better with a long lens from a distance
  • 109. Capturing Great Photos  Capturing Emotion  Spontaneous  Better with a long lens from a distance  Be gentle, respectful, and use good judgement
  • 110. Capturing Great Photos  Capturing Emotion  Spontaneous  Better with a long lens from a distance  Be gentle, respectful, and use good judgement  Don’t draw attention to yourself
  • 111. Capturing Great Photos  Capturing Emotion  Spontaneous  Better with a long lens from a distance  Be gentle, respectful, and use good judgement  Don’t draw attention to yourself  Mimic the emotions you are capturing
  • 113. Capturing Great Photos  Telling a Story
  • 114. Capturing Great Photos  Telling a Story  ALL photography is about telling a story
  • 116. Capturing Great Photos  Telling a Story  ALL photography is about telling a story  Stories have characters, mood, setting, time of day or year
  • 117. Capturing Great Photos  Telling a Story  ALL photography is about telling a story  Stories have characters, mood, setting, time of day or year  Use the environment to tell the story rather than words
  • 118. Capturing Great Photos  Telling a Story  ALL photography is about telling a story  Stories have characters, mood, setting, time of day or year  Use the environment to tell the story rather than words  A great story-telling photo does not need a caption
  • 119. Capturing Great Photos  Photojournalism
  • 120. Capturing Great Photos  Photojournalism  Photojournalism is the art of telling a story with photos instead of words
  • 121. Capturing Great Photos  Photojournalism  Photojournalism is the art of telling a story with photos instead of words  If you can use an action verb to describe a photo, it is photojournalism
  • 122. Capturing Great Photos  Photojournalism  Photojournalism is the art of telling a story with photos instead of words  If you can use an action verb to describe a photo, it is photojournalism  All photos should tell a story, regardless of purpose or intent
  • 125. Capturing Great Photos  Position  Forget eye-height and experiment
  • 126. Capturing Great Photos  Position  Forget eye-height and experiment  Different positions suggest different moods
  • 127. Capturing Great Photos  Position  Forget eye-height and experiment  Different positions suggest different moods  Standing higher, looking down suggests the subject is small, weak, powerless
  • 128. Capturing Great Photos  Position  Forget eye-height and experiment  Different positions suggest different moods  Standing higher, looking down suggests the subject is small, weak, powerless  Sitting low, looking up suggest the subject is larger than life, dominating, powerful
  • 129. Capturing Great Photos  Position  Forget eye-height and experiment  Different positions suggest different moods  Standing higher, looking down suggests the subject is small, weak, powerless  Sitting low, looking up suggest the subject is larger than life, dominating, powerful  Canted angles should almost always be avoided
  • 131. Capturing Great Photos  Working with the Greatest Light Source: The Sun
  • 132. Capturing Great Photos  Working with the Greatest Light Source: The Sun  #1 problem in amateur photography: fighting the sun
  • 133. Capturing Great Photos  Working with the Greatest Light Source: The Sun  #1 problem in amateur photography: fighting the sun  Best hours of day to shoot outside: 3 hours after sunrise, 3 hours before sunset
  • 134. Capturing Great Photos  Working with the Greatest Light Source: The Sun  #1 problem in amateur photography: fighting the sun  Best hours of day to shoot outside: 3 hours after sunrise, 3 hours before sunset  Always place sun behind you
  • 135. Capturing Great Photos  Working with the Greatest Light Source: The Sun  #1 problem in amateur photography: fighting the sun  Best hours of day to shoot outside: 3 hours after sunrise, 3 hours before sunset  Always place sun behind you  The sun changes position and inclination in the sky depending on time of year
  • 136. Capturing Great Photos  Working with the Greatest Light Source: The Sun  #1 problem in amateur photography: fighting the sun  Best hours of day to shoot outside: 3 hours after sunrise, 3 hours before sunset  Always place sun behind you  The sun changes position and inclination in the sky depending on time of year  Use an almanac or online sun plotter to determine angle and position of sun
  • 137. Capturing Great Photos  Working with the Greatest Light Source: The Sun  #1 problem in amateur photography: fighting the sun  Best hours of day to shoot outside: 3 hours after sunrise, 3 hours before sunset  Always place sun behind you  The sun changes position and inclination in the sky depending on time of year  Use an almanac or online sun plotter to determine angle and position of sun  Sometimes, waiting on the sun is the most important part
  • 139. Amateur vs. Professional  A professional is simply someone who earns a living primarily from photography
  • 140. Amateur vs. Professional  A professional is simply someone who earns a living primarily from photography  A professional can do something an amateur cannot
  • 141. Amateur vs. Professional  A professional is simply someone who earns a living primarily from photography  A professional can do something an amateur cannot  A professional knows how to handle all situations
  • 142. Amateur vs. Professional  A professional is simply someone who earns a living primarily from photography  A professional can do something an amateur cannot  A professional knows how to handle all situations  A professional is also a businessperson
  • 144. 5 Rules for a Great Photographer  Never Set the Camera Down
  • 145. 5 Rules for a Great Photographer  Never Set the Camera Down  Never Draw Attention to Yourself
  • 146. 5 Rules for a Great Photographer  Never Set the Camera Down  Never Draw Attention to Yourself  Don’t Become Part of the Story
  • 147. 5 Rules for a Great Photographer  Never Set the Camera Down  Never Draw Attention to Yourself  Don’t Become Part of the Story  Always Charge Your Batteries
  • 148. 5 Rules for a Great Photographer  Never Set the Camera Down  Never Draw Attention to Yourself  Don’t Become Part of the Story  Always Charge Your Batteries  Be Prepared for Anything