Photography: Lenses & Daylight vs Flash Photos

This lesson is part of the series: Fundamentals of Photography - Film & Digital

In order to be a successful photographer you must understand the key components of your camera as well as how to handle the different lighting situations you may find yourself in. In this lesson Brian explains how to choose the right lens for your shoot as well as how to effectively use both natural and artificial light.

The lens is the photographer’s window to the world. In this lesson you will learn about the different types of lenses available for you to use (normal lens, wide angle lens, telephoto lens, etc.) and the three attributes these lenses are rated on (focal length, speed, and lens angle of view).

The term “photography” comes from the ancient Greek language and literally translated means “to write with light”. This is appropriate because light is the essence of all photography and in this lesson you will learn how to properly use outdoor light in order to achieve stunning and naturally lit photos.

You can also create your own light by using a flash unit with your camera. This lesson explains the importance of using the “x sync” setting when using a flash, when to use a flash depending on the distance of your subject, as well as the best uses for a flash indoors.

With the advent of inexpensive cameras, the world of photography was opened up to millions of image makers. This lesson is excerpted from the DVD Learn Photography, Film & Digital, which is an excellent resource for those looking to learn the fundamentals of photography. It is the fourth lesson cut from the DVD and includes Chapters 10, 11, and 12 (on Camera Lenses, Daylight Photography, and Flash Photography).

Brian Ratty, internationally known photographer, educator and founder of a multi-million-dollar communications company, hosts and writes many instructional DVDs, videos and audio programs on photography. Over the past twenty five years, he and his staff of writers and photographers have completed thousands of professional assignments around the world. Mr. Ratty is a graduate of Brooks Institute of Photography and holds an honorary Master of Science degree.

This lesson is easy to understand

03/23/2009

~ Ellen

This lesson covers all the information that you need to know about camera lenses and Brian explains the details in an esay to understand format. He covers lense focal lengths: wide angle, telephoto and normal and lens speeds. He also goes over zoom and close up shots and what is actually happening on a digital camera when it zooms.

He also talks about daylight and flash photography. The light from the sun changes all day long and it is important to understand how it relates to photography: shadows, diffused light, cool colors, harsh light, dimension, dramatic light, warm light hues indirect light and dusk. Light is the essence of all photography.

To create your own light, learn how to use a flash. Flash units throw light up to 30 feet. Digital cameras have automatic flashes; however if you have an older camera, Brian teaches you how to set your flash sync speed and manual exposure settings, F Stops and the corresponding calculations and guide numbers.

You will also learn ways to correct common problems like shadows and red eye and use flash fill. Thanks for the great explanation!

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08/13/2009

~ ravi

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