photography basics

Essential Beginner Photographer Tips

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Photography is fun and rewarding. But if you are starting out as a photographer, you may be thinking that this can be expensive and a little intimidating.

In this article, we look at four essential beginner tips that will help you to capture beautiful images and become a better photographer.

essentials for beginner photographers

1. Understand light

What is light? Light is energy. It can be created using different types of light including sunlight, light bulbs, candles, torches, flashlights, lamps, even a child’s torch. As a photographer, understanding light is important as it can give your images depth, richness and vibrancy.

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Elements of Getting Shallow Depth of Field Images

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There are many elements to creating a shallow depth of field. The most important are to use the correct focal length (the distance between the lens and the film plane) and to make sure the aperture (the size of the opening in the lens that allows light through) is small enough to allow all of the subject to be in focus.

If the lens has a focal length of 40mm (equivalent to 35mm in a standard camera) the maximum depth of field will be equivalent to what is known as the ‘standard depth of field’, which is approximately from 0.7m to infinity. This means that all of the subject will be in sharp focus up to a point, but beyond that, the edges of objects will blur out.

To achieve this effect, the lens will need to be set at the widest aperture (usually f/16) and the depth of field … Read the rest

How to Use a Beauty Dish to Make Your Lighting Better

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What Does a Beauty Dish Do?

The beauty dish is the first and most important part of your beauty equipment. You need to understand what it does, how it works, and where you put it in your studio. A beauty dish is a piece of equipment that allows you to use light from a large area and direct it on your subject, giving it a more flattering effect. It is one of the most used pieces of equipment for fashion photography.

Beauty dishes, or beauty dishes, are inexpensive and easy to use. They come in different sizes, shapes, and materials. You can get them from hardware stores, home improvement stores, or online retailers. They range in price from $10 to $100 or more. The key to using a beauty dish is to keep it at a comfortable distance from your subject. The farther away the beauty dish, the less light … Read the rest

What is Vibration Reduction in Photography?

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What Is Vibration Reduction or Image Stabilization?

Image stabilization uses electronic sensors in your camera to help prevent blurring caused by shaky hands or movement during your photo shoot. The sensors, which are also found in most digital SLR cameras, work by comparing the camera’s internal image data to that stored on a memory card and adjusting the exposure settings to maintain a consistent picture throughout a photo shoot.

A new generation of high-speed, compact digital still cameras has been released that offer both Vibration Reduction (VR) and Image Stabilization (IS). The new Sony NEX-5 offers this technology in its 18-55mm zoom lens.

 How Does the Vibration Reduction System Work?

To reduce vibration when using a camera, most digital cameras have a built-in vibration reduction system (VRS). This system works by using an accelerometer to measure the vibrations in the lens system. The accelerometer measures the movement of the camera, … Read the rest