Photography Basics

Lesson 2: Toolbox

In this lesson, we will introduce camera types, capture types, and accessories. Have your mind thinking what kind of camera and setup is ideal for you.

Books referenced include "Photography" by Barbara London et al.

Introduction

A camera and its accessories are really just tools. Some tools are high quality and some aren't, but they are all aides to help you translate your vision into a captured scene with photography as the medium. Vision comes from within you and it's yours alone.

Here's the key to enhancing your vision: Don't use your tools without thinking. Here's a scenario: You think you've gotten this amazing shot, but when you look at your LCD display or printed photographs, it doesn't even resemble your original idea. What happened? And more importantly - how do you encourage yourself to keep shooting? Understanding some essential camera functions will give you the knowledge and confidence that you can get the shot translated from your vision.

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