LEARN PHOTOGRAPHY AT HOME
Getting the Most Out of
What You Are Learning
Reading theory of photography is, in a
word “boring”. -Practically applying what
you learn takes photographic ideas from
theory to practice. So less reading and
more doing. Experience and practice are
the best teachers when learning photography at your own pace at home.
A Few Important Basics You Need to Know
To make better use of your camera,
whether it is a dslr, a compact camera
or even your smart phone, you’ll need
lessons from a pro. Of course you have
a day job and lack the time to dedicate to
a photography course. Don’t worry, that’s
what the internet is for. You just learn at
your own rate and shoot loads of pixels
during your free time. It’s never been
easier to learn photography at home.
Digital cameras contain a sensor – which,
although it comes in a variety of types it
basically changes light into an electrical
signal. Knowing that your camera sensor is
just a piece of machinery that is nowhere
as versatile as the human eye means that
adjusting your settings is an important part
of photography. So no more leaving your
camera on automatic.
Aperture:
Aperture is measured in “Stops.” Adjusting