Digital Photography:Hands On Tips & Tricks to Better Photographs

Baby, Fem, FamilyMarch 13, 2014

Dave LandersBM Fem Care

Amateur Photographer

1. Learn something new about photography

2. Put that learning to work; try something new

3. Have fun!

Objectives

Camera Basics Exposure

Aperture Shutter Speed ISO

Hands-On Stations Competition

Agenda

Camera TypesMany types of digital cameras. Here are just a few of the core groups

Camera Phone Point & Shoot

DSLR

Lens – “Glass”Different Ranges: 17mm, 300mm, etc.Different Types: Wide Angle, Macro, FisheyeDifferent Features: Stabilization, Ultra Sonic Motors, “Speed”, etc.

Camera ModesUnlock the power of your camera when you get beyond “green auto”

ExposureUnderstanding 3 core drivers and how they interact is fundamental

ApertureWHAT DOES IT MEAN? It’s the diameter of the lens opening.

Wider = More Light

HOW DOES IT SHOW UP? WIDE NARROWValues stated as fractions so: f/2 > f/22

ApertureHow it impacts your photos:Focus - Depth of Field

Shutter Speed

WHY DOES IT MATTER?

ISO – “Film Speed”How it impacts your photos:Counters low light, but can add noise

1. Explore the hands-on stations2. Practice each concept3. Contest: Take photos

Breakouts

Action

DO THIS: NOT THIS:

Moving Water

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Light Painting

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#Selfie

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Macro

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Depth of Field

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Landscapes

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