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1 A New Perspective: Photography in the Digital Age

2 Anyone who fails to understand PHOTOGRAPHY. Will be one of the ILLITERATES of the future. László Moholy-Nagy

3 Henri Cartier-Bresson Session Goals 1. Take better pictures 2. Learn basic camera functions 3. Learn rules of composition and apply them (Learn the rules & how to break them) 4. See the world around us in a new perspective (Learn how to see) 5. DIY solutions to take better photographs (Cheap tricks) 6. Have some fun

4 Margret Bourke-White Session Goals 1. Take better pictures 2. Learn basic camera functions 3. Learn rules of composition and apply them (Learn the rules & how to break them) 4. See the world around us in a new perspective (Learn how to see) 5. DIY solutions to take better photographs (Cheap tricks) 6. Have some fun

5 David LaChapelle Session Goals 1. Take better pictures 2. Learn basic camera functions 3. Learn rules of composition and apply them (Learn the rules & how to break them) 4. See the world around us in a new perspective (Learn how to see) 5. DIY solutions to take better photographs (Cheap tricks) 6. Have some fun

6 Martin Parr Session Goals 1. Take better pictures 2. Learn basic camera functions 3. Learn rules of composition and apply them (Learn the rules & how to break them) 4. See the world around us in a new perspective (Learn how to see) 5. DIY solutions to take better photographs (Cheap tricks) 6. Have some fun

7 Richard Avedon Session Goals 1. Take better pictures 2. Learn basic camera functions 3. Learn rules of composition and apply them (Learn the rules & how to break them) 4. See the world around us in a new perspective (Learn how to see) 5. DIY solutions to take better photographs (Cheap tricks) 6. Have some fun

8 Richard Avedon Session Goals 1. Take better pictures 2. Learn basic camera functions 3. Learn rules of composition and apply them (Learn the rules & how to break them) 4. See the world around us in a new perspective (Learn how to see) 5. DIY solutions to take better photographs (Cheap tricks) 6. Have some fun

9 Photographer Unknown Session Goals 1. Take better pictures 2. Learn basic camera functions 3. Learn rules of composition and apply them (Learn the rules & how to break them) 4. See the world around us in a new perspective (Learn how to see) 5. DIY solutions to take better photographs (Cheap tricks) 6. Have some fun

10 Photographer Unknown Session Goals 1. Take better pictures 2. Learn basic camera functions 3. Learn rules of composition and apply them (Learn the rules & how to break them) 4. See the world around us in a new perspective (Learn how to see) 5. DIY solutions to take better photographs (Cheap tricks) 6. Have some fun

11 Photographer Unknown Session Goals 1. Take better pictures 2. Learn basic camera functions 3. Learn rules of composition and apply them (Learn the rules & how to break them) 4. See the world around us in a new perspective (Learn how to see) 5. DIY solutions to take better photographs (Cheap tricks) 6. Have some fun

12 A New Perspective: Basic Camera Functions 1. Aperture 2. Shutter Speed 3. ISO

Screen Focusing Ring Sensor Camera Body Focal Plane

13 Camera Basics Viewfinder Data Panel Hotshoe Pentaprism Mode Dial Shutter Release Focusing Screen Focusing Ring Sensor Camera Body Focal Plane Shutter Lens Mount Mirror Aperture/ Diaphragm Lens Elements Lens

14 The Beginning Camera = Latin for Room Obscura = Latin for Dark How does a Camera Obscura work? Basic Physics: Light travels in a straight line and when some of the rays reflected from a bright subject pass through a small hole in thin material they do not scatter but cross and reform as an upside down image on a flat surface held parallel to the hole.

Camera Basics Shutter Speed Shutter speeds control the amount of TIME the film or sensor is exposed to light The slower the shutter speed more light strikes the film or digital sensor (example 1/2

15 Camera Basics Shutter Speed Shutter speeds control the amount of TIME the film or sensor is exposed to light The slower the shutter speed more light strikes the film or digital sensor (example 1/2 second) The faster the shutter speed less light strikes the film or digital sensor (example 1/4000 second) 2sec. 1sec. 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/15 1/30 1/60 1/125 1/250 Camera Lingo - 1 Stop Moving From One Shutter Speed To The Next Motion

16 Camera Basics Shutter Speed Shutter speeds control the amount of TIME the film or sensor is exposed to light The slower the shutter speed more light strikes the film or digital sensor (example 1/2 second) The faster the shutter speed less light strikes the film or digital sensor (example 1/4000 second) Motion 2sec. 1sec. 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/15 1/30 1/60 1/125 1/250 Camera Lingo - 1 Stop Moving From One Shutter Speed To The Next

17 Camera Basics Shutter Speed Photographer Unknown Shutter speeds control the amount of TIME the film or sensor is exposed to light The slower the shutter speed more light strikes the film or digital sensor (example 1/2 second) The faster the shutter speed less light strikes the film or digital sensor (example 1/4000 second) Motion f/16 1/500 ISO 100 f/16 1/250 ISO 100 f/16 1/125 ISO 100

18 Camera Basics Aperture The openings are called f/stops F/stops are a scale used to determine how large the aperture is. Each time the aperture is closed down by one f/stop, one stop less light reaches the sensor. As the aperture is opened by one f/stop, one more stop of light reaches the sensor. f/2.8 f/4 f/5.6 f/8 f/11 f/16 f/22 f/32 Camera Lingo - 1 Stop Moving From One Aperture To The Next DOF Depth Of Field

19 Camera Basics Aperture Photographer Unknown The openings are called f/stops F/stops are a scale used to determine how large the aperture is. Each time the aperture is closed down by one f/stop, one stop less light reaches the sensor. As the aperture is opened by one f/stop, one more stop of light reaches the sensor. DOF Depth Of Field f/2.8 f/4 f/5.6 f/8 f/11 f/16 f/22 f/32 Camera Lingo - 1 Stop Moving From One Aperture To The Next

20 Camera Basics Aperture Photographer Unknown The openings are called f/stops F/stops are a scale used to determine how large the aperture is. Each time the aperture is closed down by one f/stop, one stop less light reaches the sensor. As the aperture is opened by one f/stop, one more stop of light reaches the sensor. DOF Depth Of Field f/22 1/250 ISO 100 f/16 1/250 ISO 100 f/11 1/250 ISO 100

Camera Basics ISO Concept originates from film. Although the sensor is constructed differently in digital photography, Digital ISO behaves similar to Film ISO.

21 Camera Basics ISO Concept originates from film. Although the sensor is constructed differently in digital photography, Digital ISO behaves similar to Film ISO. Unlike film which had a predetermined ISO, Digital sensors (CCD and CMOS) are capable of creating a wide range of sensitivity settings, however to achieve this, as with film, the quality diminishes as the sensitivity increases Small numbers indicate the film/digital sensor is very SLOW to react to exposure (example ISO 50 is slow) Large numbers indicate the film/digital sensor is very FAST to react to exposure (example ISO 800 is faster) Noise Camera Lingo - 1 Stop Moving From One ISO To The Next

Camera Basics ISO Photographer Unknown Concept originates from film. Although the sensor is constructed differently in digital photography, Digital ISO behaves similar to Film ISO.

22 Camera Basics ISO Photographer Unknown Concept originates from film. Although the sensor is constructed differently in digital photography, Digital ISO behaves similar to Film ISO. Unlike film which had a predetermined ISO, Digital sensors (CCD and CMOS) are capable of creating a wide range of sensitivity settings, however to achieve this, as with film, the quality diminishes as the sensitivity increases. Noise Camera Lingo - 1 Stop Moving From One ISO To The Next

23 Camera Basics ISO Photographer Unknown Concept originates from film. Although the sensor is constructed differently in digital photography, Digital ISO behaves similar to Film ISO. Unlike film which had a predetermined ISO, Digital sensors (CCD and CMOS) are capable of creating a wide range of sensitivity settings, however to achieve this, as with film, the quality diminishes as the sensitivity increases. Noise f/16 1/250 ISO 50 f/16 1/250 ISO 100 f/16 1/250 ISO 200

24 Camera Basics Shutter / Aperture / ISO Automatic - selected by the camera based on the internal meter settings. Semi-Automatic - one (or more) of the exposure settings are selected by the photographer and the camera determines the best choice for the other exposure settings based on the internal meter settings. Manual - selected entirely by the photographer through the aid of either a handheld meter, in-camera metering system or experience. Information from these tools are then interpreted before an exposure is selected to achieve the desired results. Shutter Correct Exposure Aperture ISO

25 Camera Basics Shutter / Aperture / ISO Automatic - selected by the camera based on the internal meter settings. Semi-Automatic - one (or more) of the exposure settings are selected by the photographer and the camera determines the best choice for the other exposure settings based on the internal meter settings. Shutter Motion Manual - selected entirely by the photographer through the aid of either a handheld meter, in-camera metering system or experience. Information from these tools are then interpreted before an exposure is selected to achieve the desired results. DOF Depth Of Field Noise Aperture ISO

26 A New Perspective: Basics of Composition 1. Define Imaging Lingo 2. Station Point (Your Perspective) 3. Line (Mood) 4. Linear Perspective (Depth) 5. Rule of Thirds (Keeps The Eye Moving)

27 Lingo: Composition Sacha Waldman Background = BG Middleground = MG Foreground = FG Middleground = MG

28 Lingo: Composition A Station Point is the location of the camera at the when the image is recorded. Doug Mills, The New York Times, Changing your Station Point or your perspective when taking a photograph opens up a work of unseen and forgotten perspectives. It is these thoughtful choices that make some of the most interesting images and compositions. This could just be a matter of putting the camera down, looking up, tilting the camera or going very close to a subject.

29 Lingo: Composition Rodchenko A Station Point is the location of the camera at the when the image is recorded. Changing your Station Point or your perspective when taking a photograph opens up a work of unseen and forgotten perspectives. It is these thoughtful choices that make some of the most interesting images and compositions. This could just be a matter of putting the camera down, looking up, tilting the camera or going very close to a subject.

30 Lingo: Composition A Station Point is the location of the camera at the when the image is recorded. Author Unknown Changing your Station Point or your perspective when taking a photograph opens up a work of unseen and forgotten perspectives. It is these thoughtful choices that make some of the most interesting images and compositions. This could just be a matter of putting the camera down, looking up, tilting the camera or going very close to a subject.

31 Lingo: Composition A Station Point is the location of the camera at the when the image is recorded. Author Unknown Changing your Station Point or your perspective when taking a photograph opens up a work of unseen and forgotten perspectives. It is these thoughtful choices that make some of the most interesting images and compositions. This could just be a matter of putting the camera down, looking up, tilting the camera or going very close to a subject.

32 Lingo: Composition A Station Point is the location of the camera at the when the image is recorded. Author Unknown Changing your Station Point or your perspective when taking a photograph opens up a work of unseen and forgotten perspectives. It is these thoughtful choices that make some of the most interesting images and compositions. This could just be a matter of putting the camera down, looking up, tilting the camera or going very close to a subject.

33 Lingo: Composition A Station Point is the location of the camera at the when the image is recorded. Author Unknown Changing your Station Point or your perspective when taking a photograph opens up a work of unseen and forgotten perspectives. It is these thoughtful choices that make some of the most interesting images and compositions. This could just be a matter of putting the camera down, looking up, tilting the camera or going very close to a subject.

34 Line A line is a form with width and length but no depth, artists use lines to create edges the outlines of objects. Ansel Adams, Moonrise Hernandez New Mexico The direction of a line can convey a mood: Horizontal: calm & quiet Vertical: strength Diagonal: energy S-Curve: sensual

35 Line Ansel Adams, Bridalveil Falls A line is a form with width and length but no depth, artists use lines to create edges the outlines of objects. The direction of a line can convey a mood: Horizontal: calm & quiet Vertical: strength Diagonal: energy S-Curve: sensual

36 Line A line is a form with width and length but no depth, artists use lines to create edges the outlines of objects. Rodechenko The direction of a line can convey a mood: Horizontal: calm & quiet Vertical: strength Diagonal: energy S-Curve: sensual

37 Rodechenko, Girl With A Lieca Camera Line A line is a form with width and length but no depth, artists use lines to create edges the outlines of objects. The direction of a line can convey a mood: Horizontal: calm & quiet Vertical: strength Diagonal: energy S-Curve: sensual

38 Line A line is a form with width and length but no depth, artists use lines to create edges the outlines of objects. Ansel Adams, The Tetons Snake River Wyoming The direction of a line can convey a mood: Horizontal: calm & quiet Vertical: strength Diagonal: energy S-Curve: sensual

39 Line A line is a form with width and length but no depth, artists use lines to create edges the outlines of objects. Joel Sternfeld, NYC High Line The direction of a line can convey a mood: Horizontal: calm & quiet Vertical: strength Diagonal: energy S-Curve: sensual A line is used to guide the viewer through the image. Especially the diagonal lines of Linear Perspective.

Raphael, School of Athens, 1510-11 Linear Perspective Linear Perspective creates the illusion of Depth, Spatial Organization and Focus on a two dimensional Picture Plane.

40 Raphael, School of Athens, Linear Perspective Linear Perspective creates the illusion of Depth, Spatial Organization and Focus on a two dimensional Picture Plane. Before the invention and adoption of Linear Perspective painting and illustrations had no depth and appeared flat. Renaissance artist put their most important subjects within their paintings at the Vanishing Point. A Vanishing Point is the appearance of a point on the horizon at which parallel lines converge. The discovery of Linear Perspective during the Renaissance (14th - 17th Cen.) lead to the re-discovery of the Camera Obscura and eventually the birth of photography.

Horst P. Horst, Mainboucher Corset Rule of Thirds The Rule of Thirds is a compositional guideline that divides an image both vertically and horizontally into thirds.

41 Horst P. Horst, Mainboucher Corset Rule of Thirds The Rule of Thirds is a compositional guideline that divides an image both vertically and horizontally into thirds. Dominant points of interest look best when situated on one of the 1/3 lines or at the intersection of any two lines. This compositional guideline is a simplification of the Golden Mean.

Sally Mann, Jessie Bites Rule of Thirds The Rule of Thirds is a compositional guideline that divides an image both vertically and horizontally into thirds.

42 Sally Mann, Jessie Bites Rule of Thirds The Rule of Thirds is a compositional guideline that divides an image both vertically and horizontally into thirds. Dominant points of interest look best when situated on one of the 1/3 lines or at the intersection of any two lines. This compositional guideline is a simplification of the Golden Mean.

David LaChapelle Rule of Thirds The Rule of Thirds is a compositional guideline that divides an image both vertically and horizontally into thirds.

43 David LaChapelle Rule of Thirds The Rule of Thirds is a compositional guideline that divides an image both vertically and horizontally into thirds. Dominant points of interest look best when situated on one of the 1/3 lines or at the intersection of any two lines. This compositional guideline is a simplification of the Golden Mean.

Robert Capa, Death of A Loyalist Solider Rule of Thirds The Rule of Thirds is a compositional guideline that divides an image both vertically and horizontally into thirds.

44 Robert Capa, Death of A Loyalist Solider Rule of Thirds The Rule of Thirds is a compositional guideline that divides an image both vertically and horizontally into thirds. Dominant points of interest look best when situated on one of the 1/3 lines or at the intersection of any two lines. This compositional guideline is a simplification of the Golden Mean.

Miles Aldridge Rule of Thirds The Rule of Thirds is a compositional guideline that divides an image both vertically and horizontally into thirds.

45 Miles Aldridge Rule of Thirds The Rule of Thirds is a compositional guideline that divides an image both vertically and horizontally into thirds. Dominant points of interest look best when situated on one of the 1/3 lines or at the intersection of any two lines. This compositional guideline is a simplification of the Golden Mean.

46 Weegee, The Critic Rule of Thirds The Rule of Thirds is a compositional guideline that divides an image both vertically and horizontally into thirds. Dominant points of interest look best when situated on one of the 1/3 lines or at the intersection of any two lines. This compositional guideline is a simplification of the Golden Mean.

Weegee, The Critic Rule of Thirds The Rule of Thirds is a compositional guideline that divides an image both vertically and horizontally into thirds.

47 Weegee, The Critic Rule of Thirds The Rule of Thirds is a compositional guideline that divides an image both vertically and horizontally into thirds. Dominant points of interest look best when situated on one of the 1/3 lines or at the intersection of any two lines. This compositional guideline is a simplification of the Golden Mean.

48 A New Perspective: DIY Cheats & Free Stuff 1. DIY Lighting 2. When & Where To Shoot 3. Free Editing Software 4. The Best Camera 5. Program Printing

DIY Lighting Reflectors Lighting is one of the most important aspects of photography. There are some simple tools that can help improve your lighting.

49 DIY Lighting Reflectors Lighting is one of the most important aspects of photography. There are some simple tools that can help improve your lighting. Fill light, to balance out shadows and shooting in the proper location, lighting conditions and time of day are very important. There are alternatives to expensive photo reflectors. Car sunshades, bed sheets, white paper, foam core, etc. can work just as effectively and might be something you have on hand already.

50 DIY Lighting Reflectors Lighting is one of the most important aspects of photography. There are some simple tools that can help improve your lighting. Fill light, to balance out shadows and shooting in the proper location, lighting conditions and time of day are very important. There are alternatives to expensive photo reflectors. Car sunshades, bed sheets, white paper, foam core, etc. can work just as effectively and might be something you have on hand already.

DIY Lighting Overcast & Shade Best days to shoot portraits are on overcast days. The light is diffused and fills all the shadows. Jus make sure to set your camera s White Balance to cloudy or shade.

51 DIY Lighting Overcast & Shade Best days to shoot portraits are on overcast days. The light is diffused and fills all the shadows. Jus make sure to set your camera s White Balance to cloudy or shade. Author Unknown Shade is also one of the best areas to photograph in on a sunny day it offers the same benefits as an overcast day. This is due to the fact that a camera s ability to record a large dynamic range, highlight to shadows, is not as sensitive as our human eye. White Balance - the reason to adjust this setting is to get the colors in your images as accurate as possible.

52 DIY Lighting Overcast & Shade Best days to shoot portraits are on overcast days. The light is diffused and fills all the shadows. Jus make sure to set your camera s White Balance to cloudy or shade. Author Unknown Shade is also one of the best areas to photograph in on a sunny day it offers the same benefits as an overcast day. This is due to the fact that a camera s ability to record a large dynamic range, highlight to shadows, is not as sensitive as our human eye. White Balance - the reason to adjust this setting is to get the colors in your images as accurate as possible.

53 Editing Software polarr This is a free image editor that is all online no software to download. It is as powerful as Adobe Lightroom and has many quick edit features. All images need a little tweak mainly to adjust the difference between highlights and shadows and to boost underexposed areas.

54 Editing Software polarr This is a free image editor that is all online no software to download. It is as powerful as Adobe Lightroom and has many quick edit features. All images need a little tweak mainly to adjust the difference between highlights and shadows and to boost underexposed areas.

55 The Best Camera Cellphone The best camera is the one you have with you, so use your cellphone. The more you practice the more you will learn. Also a cellphone takes away all the buttons and settings and lets you focus on being creative. So do not shy away from using it. Here are some apps for editing: Adobe Aviary Google Snapseed Hootsuite Enhancce Here are some apps for sharing: Instagram 500px

56 The Best Camera Cellphone The best camera is the one you have with you, so use your cellphone. The more you practice the more you will learn. Also a cellphone takes away all the buttons and settings and lets you focus on being creative. So do not shy away from using it. This is a great site to share and follow others. Here are some apps for editing: Adobe Aviary Google Snapseed Hootsuite Enhancce Here are some apps for sharing: Instagram 500px

57 The Best Camera Cellphone The best camera is the one you have with you, so use your cellphone. The more you practice the more you will learn. Also a cellphone takes away all the buttons and settings and lets you focus on being creative. So do not shy away from using it. This is a great site to share and follow others, but also learn and get critiques Here are some apps for editing: Adobe Aviary Google Snapseed Hootsuite Enhancce Here are some apps for sharing: Instagram 500px

58 Printing This year we are piloting a new project in the Photography Program. The students are offering printing services. All printing is done by the students and 100% of the funds raised go toward their Student Exhibition Fund. This fund raises money for their end of year Exhibition. We have the ability to print on everything from canvas, photo paper, vinyl, perforated window film, etc.. Our sample book is being passed around. algonquinphotography.com/print/

59 A New Perspective: Lets Go Photograph!!! 1. Look for New Perspectives 2. Look for Linear Elements to convey a mood 3. Create Depth by using Linear Perspective 4. Create more dynamic images by using Rule Of Thirds 5. Pay attention to your Background, Middleground and Foreground 6. Try a Reflector give your camera s dynamic range a hand 7. Photograph in the Shade 8. Have Fun!!

The Basic SLR

The Basic SLR ISO Aperture Shutter Speed Aperture The lens lets in light. The aperture is located in the lens and is a set of leaf like piece of metal that can change the size of the hole that lets in