9.30.2011
9.20.2011
How to Photograph with the Correct Exposure
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Aperture and shutter speed are your two primary controls to adjust the exposure of a picture. These controls affect how much light enters into the camera and exposes the sensor to light.
1. Think about what you want to capture (i.e. Close-up shot vs. large scene and blurred motion vs. in focus fast scene). This makes a difference on whether you want to start adjusting your aperture or shutter speed first.
OPTION 1: APERTURE
When controlling the amount of depth in focus is most important to you, setting your aperture, before shutter speed is the way to go.
OPTION 2: SHUTTER SPEED
If capturing the motion of your subject matter is most important, you should set your shutter speed first. Shutter speeds are measured in fractions of a second.
2. Once you set your first control, check your camera’s light meter with your second control until the meter reading aligns to the center of your meter bar. Once you get this perfect exposure, you can always adjust.
Notes: Shutter speed and aperture work inversely to each other. For example, if you have the right exposure set, but decide to adjust the aperture one stop higher, you would need adjust the shutter one stop lower by doubling the time the shutter is opened.
Aperture and shutter speed are your two primary controls to adjust the exposure of a picture. These controls affect how much light enters into the camera and exposes the sensor to light.
- EXPOSURE: The amount of light that enters into your camera.
- APERTURE: The size of the lens opening, which controls the amount of light that enters into your camera. This controls the depth-of-field, telling the camera how much of the scenery you want in focus.
- SHUTTER SPEED: The amount of time light can enter into the camera. This controls how much of a given moment you want to be recorded.
1. Think about what you want to capture (i.e. Close-up shot vs. large scene and blurred motion vs. in focus fast scene). This makes a difference on whether you want to start adjusting your aperture or shutter speed first.
OPTION 1: APERTURE
When controlling the amount of depth in focus is most important to you, setting your aperture, before shutter speed is the way to go.
OPTION 2: SHUTTER SPEED
If capturing the motion of your subject matter is most important, you should set your shutter speed first. Shutter speeds are measured in fractions of a second.
2. Once you set your first control, check your camera’s light meter with your second control until the meter reading aligns to the center of your meter bar. Once you get this perfect exposure, you can always adjust.
Notes: Shutter speed and aperture work inversely to each other. For example, if you have the right exposure set, but decide to adjust the aperture one stop higher, you would need adjust the shutter one stop lower by doubling the time the shutter is opened.
9.16.2011
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9.01.2011
Good Photographers Make Good Comedians
Ok...not exactly...but it does take that similar skill of social awareness, control, and timing to get what you're looking for.
Last week, I had the opportunity to do my first engagement photos. It was a great learning experience. When it's not straight-up documentary photography, you have the challenge of manipulating the mood and emotions as your composing a shot. Here's some things I've learned from this engagement photoshoot:
1. Make the couple feel all cheesy about each other by asking them those coupley questions (i.e. how'd you meet, how did you propose, etc.)
2. If you're shooting with natural light, try to shoot early in the day or near dusk. Mid-day is the most challenging, because the sun is high, which creates harsh shadows.
3. Think about the mood you want to portray the couple and shoot in the style you are good at.
4. At the same time, ask the couple what they're looking for and ask for examples of what they like. It's always a fun challenge to fuse both what the couple wants and your own style...in the end, you both end up happy!
5. Always remind yourself to take a step back from your camera every once in a while and really look around for some beautiful moments that you could have missed otherwise.
So here's a preview of what I've got so far, along with post-production!
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//After//
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Last week, I had the opportunity to do my first engagement photos. It was a great learning experience. When it's not straight-up documentary photography, you have the challenge of manipulating the mood and emotions as your composing a shot. Here's some things I've learned from this engagement photoshoot:
1. Make the couple feel all cheesy about each other by asking them those coupley questions (i.e. how'd you meet, how did you propose, etc.)
2. If you're shooting with natural light, try to shoot early in the day or near dusk. Mid-day is the most challenging, because the sun is high, which creates harsh shadows.
3. Think about the mood you want to portray the couple and shoot in the style you are good at.
4. At the same time, ask the couple what they're looking for and ask for examples of what they like. It's always a fun challenge to fuse both what the couple wants and your own style...in the end, you both end up happy!
5. Always remind yourself to take a step back from your camera every once in a while and really look around for some beautiful moments that you could have missed otherwise.
So here's a preview of what I've got so far, along with post-production!
//Before//
//After//
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oh children..
I was looking through some old photos on my harddrive and this one never fails to crack me up!
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