As you may know, I’m obsessed with photography. I have a degree in photojournalism from Temple University and I have been working in some sphere of the photography world for the past five years. I’m the first to admit that you do not need a degree in photography in order to take great photos. In my spare time, I teach photo classes to adults who would like to become more comfortable with their DSLRs and photography in general, and I thought it would be helpful to start sharing that information here as well. Today is the first installment of Photography 101.
Photography can become quite overwhelming because when it comes down to it, there is a lot to learn. The good news is, you do not need to learn it all right away! Today in Photography 101, I’m going to go over four important tools for shaping light in your photographs. These four components: aperture, shutter speed, ISO and white balance are the key to creating a beautiful photograph. Once you have a clear understanding of all four, you can begin experimenting, breaking out of your comfort zone and using the MANUAL setting every time you are out and about. You are smarter than your camera, which is why you are probably frustrated with the AUTO setting. Follow along and learn how to understand the relationship between light and photography.
