DSLR PHOTOGRAPHYSession 1: Basics

Ultra-Basics

How to hold a DSLR

Stability is KEY

The Camera

SLR… DSLR….

• A single-lens reflex camera (SLR) typically uses

a mirror and prism system (hence "reflex",

from the mirror's reflection) that permits the

photographer to view through the lens and see

exactly what will be captured

Components of a DSLR

Lenses

Kit Lenses

Portrait Lenses

Macro Lenses

Wide Angle Lenses

Telephoto Lenses

Its not one magnifying glass…

The Science

Exposure???

• In photography, exposure is the amount of light per unit area reaching the sensor

Exposure Meter

Exposure Triangle

Aperture

Aperture

Aperture

Aperture

Aperture

Aperture

Aperture

Aperture

Shutter Speed

Shutter Speed

Shutter Speed

Shutter Speed

Shutter Speed

Shutter Speed

ISO

ISO

ISO

ISO

ISO

Few other things…

Position your lights… or position yourself!

Silhouettes

Focal Length

Focal Length

Focus

Focus

Bokeh