An easy guide to digital photography

 

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Introduction: An easy guide to digital photography

Digital photography has been around for a while now. You may have even taken a few pictures with a digital camera. Digital photography takes a lot of the guesswork out of film and photoshop, which makes it much easier to take better photographs. In this article, I will give you some tips that can help you use your digital camera to its fullest potential.

Learn to hold your camera properly

It can be difficult to hold a camera properly for some people, but with the right grip and proper care, you can avoid taking blurry pictures. In this article, we'll go over how to hold your camera and camera lenses, the different types of grips, and offer some tips on how to achieve better pictures each time. The first thing is that when holding a DSLR or mirrorless (M) camera it's important to make sure you're in good balance. 

To do so, stand up straight and feel where your bodyweight gets supported by your feet, legs, arms, shoulders, or head. If you find yourself leaning forward slightly, then you need to adjust your posture and get more of your weight into your back foot. It really does come down to trying not to lean too much into any one area and keeping as much weight balanced across all the points mentioned above.

Start shooting in RAW formatted file

The first time I had my photograph printed, I was disappointed. The image was not as sharp as I had hoped and the colors on my screen were not accurate. But I soon learned that a RAW file is a digital photograph's untouched image and can be manipulated to make it look exactly how you want it to. This process is called post-processing and once you learn your way around Photoshop, you will have endless possibilities for improving your images before they even hit the computer screen. 

For many photographers, editing raw files is their favorite part of photography because it gives them more control over their photos than ever before. So if you shoot in RAW mode, you should start learning now how to edit your photographs from there. There are a number of software programs out there that allow you to edit files in this format, but Adobe Lightroom is probably the most popular choice for most people because it has an easy-to-use interface with lots of tools included. 

To summarize, taking photos in RAW format file will retain all the image details that can be extracted when doing post-production editing. For example, a picture of a sky at dusk will just look ordinary with a normal JPG file but if you shoot in RAW file, you will get more details from your shots. You can play with the contrast, sharpness, highlights, shadows, and brightness to extract more details in your photos. Thus, this will make you before and after post-processing more "popped".

Understand the exposure triangle

If you have a camera that is capable of shooting in manual mode, then you can take great photos with no problem, but for those who don’t know how to use a camera, this article may be useful. In order to take a good photo with your digital camera, there are many important things to consider. First and foremost, the lighting needs to be adequate so that it highlights the features of the object being photographed. 

Lighting can come in different forms: natural light, artificial lights such as flash or studio lights. The first thing to remember about lighting is that it allows us to see better, but it also makes objects appear lighter. This means darker colors on a white background show up brighter against a brightly lit background. 

The camera aperture, shutter speed, and digital ISO settings exist within the Exposure Triangle to govern the amount of light that makes it to the photographic surface, the film or digital sensitivity, and the length of time the exposure remains on the photographic surface (aperture, shutter speed, and ISO). When these three factors work together correctly, we obtain an image that has both sufficient detail and correct color balance. Color temperature refers to the type of light used by a photographer, while color space relates to the ranges of all colors visible.

Aperture and Shutter Priority Mode: The Basics

What is the Aperture Priority mode?

Aperture priority mode is a common photographic mode that allows the user to set the aperture and let the camera make adjustments for shutter speed and ISO sensitivity. Aperture priority mode is often used because it often gives better quality images than shutter priority mode, as well as more control over depth of field.

The Aperture Priority mode is a setting that allows the photographer to decide what key exposure value they want, while the camera selects an appropriate shutter speed and ISO. The photographer can adjust these later in post-processing. This mode is used when you are not concerned with having complete control over the exposure, but rather just want to focus on capturing a particular subject or moment.

What is the Shutter Priority mode?

This mode allows the photographer to set a shutter speed and the camera will adjust the aperture to achieve proper exposure. This setting is often used in bright light or outdoors for those who want to control motion blur.

This mode allows you to set the shutter speed while the camera controls the aperture. It is best to use this mode in daylight, when you are photographing moving objects, or in low light where your camera will be setting a lower shutter speed.

Check your ISO before you start shooting

Before you start shooting, make it a habit to check the ISO. You might need to adjust your camera settings in order to get the desired exposure when the lighting changes. Changes in lighting conditions can lead to incorrect exposures and may require adjustments of your camera’s settings in order to compensate.

The ISO is the light sensitivity of the camera. The higher the number, the more sensitive it is to low light. Nowadays, it appears that most cameras are capable of making a good exposure at 800 ISO or higher. It may be worth checking before you start shooting just to know what you're dealing with and then adjust accordingly.

In order to have a better understanding of the settings that their camera is using, photographers should make a habit of checking the ISO before they start to shoot. This ensures that they are getting accurate readings and will be able to edit according to these settings. Sometimes cameras can produce less noise when it is set to a higher ISO, while other times it can cause more damage in the photo.

Conclusion

In conclusion, I hope that this quick and easy guide has helped you learn the basics of digital photography. Try setting your camera to Aperture Priority or Shutter Priority Mode, and start shooting your photos in RAW format. Next, experiment with different types of shots and compare them side by side. Lastly, remember to hold your camera properly, as this will help you take clear and sharp photos.