On week 1 we looked at our cameras and instruction books to find our memory cards and battery compartments. We found out how to format the memory card and recharge the battery. Everyone discovered whether or not their camera would allow manual settings or had an aperture priority or shutter priority mode.
Four important terms:
exposure - the amount of light in your picture
aperture - the size of the opening through which the light enters
shutter speed - the amount of time the light enters
ISO - in digital photography, a measure of the amplification of the information hitting your sensor
Aperture and shutter speed are the two most important factors determining your exposure. ISO is next.
Seeing: The most important factor in photography is not the equipment; it is the photographer. Your eye, your heart, your mind are more important than anything else. Yes, some people are gifted with a natural aptitude for seeing great photographs, but you can train your eye and your mind and become a better photographer.
Week 1 we looked for lines and perspective. Lines are the easiest visual element to find, because they are everywhere! Look for straight, curvy, and diagonal lines, lines that create direction, and lines that create structure. Find some converging lines, linear patterns, and an example of aerial perspective as well as linear perspective.
If you don't have your instruction book, go to the manufacturer's web site and download one.
The photograph above is by Casey Etie.
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