Photography Basics

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Tripod

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A three-legged stand often used to balance a camera

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Camera Lens

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A piece of curved glass that focuses light rays in order to form an image on film

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Camera Shutter

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A device that opens and closes in front of the lens of a camera

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Shutter Button

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Button the photographer pushes to open the shutter to take the picture

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Camera Film

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A special material that is used for taking photographs; made of a celluloid material

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Subject (of the photo)

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In general, subject may be thought of as the "what" in a photograph: the topic, focus, or image.

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Frame (of the photo)

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Refers to the edge of the photo itself.

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Photography

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Drawing with light

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Camera Obscura

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'Dark chamber'.