Beecher-Sean

Beecher's Research

1. Depending on the photo focus can be used for more than just a nicer photo. It can enhance the photo. One important thing to do is make the aperture as small as possible for focusing on photos if doing a landscape photo. In an environmental photo use a medium aperture (f/4, f5/6, f/8). For a portrait shot use a large aperture if possible. To focus a digital SLR camera one would have to hold down the button on the lends and turn until it focuses on the subject.

2. The depth of field is is the distance of the object nearest to the shot and farthest from the shot. In the photo they will both appear sharp even though the camera can only focus on one. It is a important part of photography because it helps ensure that both the front subjects as well as the back subjects are clear and sharp, not like a focused image in which one may appear blurry.

3. The exposure triangle includes shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. The aperture controls how much of the shot is in focus effecting the depth of field. The shutter speed changes how moving objects are photographed and how camera shaking is recorded. The ISO affects how much light the sensor needs. It will overall effect the brightness of the photo. They relate to each other because depending on the environment the camera my call to have different combinations of settings to get the best photo, with the options available, it helps make even difficult photos more achievable.

4. The rule of thirds is one in which we break down the image into thirds and is very common now days in photography especially when taking landscape shots. Framing is a great technique to deal with the negative space that may be in the photo. To get very close and "frame" will make the photo more dramatic. Lines are a common technique once again adding to the look and style of the photo. Simplicity is sometimes important to remember because sometimes the most simple shots can be the most effective. More in the shot isn't always going to make it better. Shapes make great composition because it is both interpretive and can make the photograph more interesting.

5. Some sources of natural light include the sun, moon, fire, sun coming through the clouds. Artificial light can come from objects such as lams, screens, studio lights, and other man made things. Artificial light can be used to make the subject more dramatic. Natural light is used to make the photo seem more relaxed and its name sake, is a natural everyday lighting that we see. Artificial is produced to add effect to a photo.

6. I already have experience shooting in natural light from taking photos outside. I also have experience with artificial light from school projects that required artificial light to add dramatic effect.