Photographic Techniques for Students

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Aperture

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in a lens through which light enters the camera; affects depth of field.

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Shutter Speed

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the camera's shutter is open; controls motion blur.

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ISO

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of the camera's sensor to light; higher ISO for low light.

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Long Exposure

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using slow shutter speed to capture stationary elements sharply and moving elements with blur.

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Depth of field

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The amount of focus in the forground / background of the focal point

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HDR Photography

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Dynamic Range; combines multiple exposures to capture detail in highlights and shadows.

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Macro Photography

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photography; capturing small subjects in detail, often using a macro lens.

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Depth of Field

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Range of distance in a photo that appears acceptably sharp; controlled by aperture.

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White Balance

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colours to make image look more natural; compensates for different lighting conditions.

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Exposure Triangle

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between aperture, shutter speed, and ISO; determines exposure of a photograph.