For starters, why are photographs so important?
Here’s a quick list of reasons why a digital camera can be better than a film camera:
- You can take as many pictures as you want without having to worry about the amount of film remaining.
- You can immediately see if you captured the image you wanted or not.
- You can upload images to the web and share them right away.
- You avoid having to purchase film and don’t spend money printing photos you don’t want.
- Photos can be easily maintained on the computer, including cropping and toning images.
Now, for a quick introduction into photography:
Ownership, copyright and fair use.
- Plain and simple — even though you can download and publish someone else’s photos, do not do it!
- Don’t steal anyone else’s work. Ask before you take.
Digital Camera Basics.
There are two kinds of digital cameras:
- Point-and-shoot camera (all-in-one camera) — more compact, easier to use, and more affordable
- DSLR camera — captures better photographs because its image sensor is 10 times larger, more complex, usually costs two to three times more than a point-and-shoot camera
Main Function of a digital camera.
- Camera modes
- Zoom
- Flash
- View/delete
Lighting is very important when taking pictures. Photos can be taken, essentially, in one of three ways:
- With natural light only
- With a flash as the primary light source (in a low-light situation)
- With a mixture of flash and natural light
Mug shots are the most likely assignment for journalists who are not photographers. Here’s what to make sure you do when shooting mug shots:
- Avoid extreme sunlight
- Try to photograph with overcast skies
- Use a flash as a last resort
Working with digital photographs:
Edit your take.
Manage digital photos on your computer.
Edit digital photos on your computer.
