Introduction to Photography

Basic Introduction to Photography

Framing and composition

Photography is a basic process which means that rules do not have to be followed. However, there are basic guidelines that most photographers follow. Especially when it comes to framing and composing an image. When analysing an image, look for where things have been placed and more importantly where it has been left out.

Lighting

Lighting of photography is important because light is a fundamental element process of photography. Lighting is usually either high key, where there is a lot of lighting in the photo, or if it is low key where there is not a lot of light. It helps connote certain things about mood, tone and themes of the photo.

Focus

Deciding what is focused om a photo can change the entire perspective of the subjects. By changing the camera lens aperture, a photographer is able to get more or less to focus. This is referred to as having a shallow or deep depth of field.