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Intermediate Lighting for Portraiture

Join Joey Quintero from Impact Studio Lighting for this in depth class that demonstrates how to light the classic headshot, beauty shot, and the particulars of shooting a fashion catalogue.

Camera shooting mode

Understanding camera shooting modes can make a real difference to the quality of your images. Here is a guide to the five main shooting modes on your DSLR, and an explanation of what each mode does 

to your camera.

To start with, you'll need to locate the dial on the top of your camera, with letters written on it. This dial will always include, at the very minimum, these four letters -- P, A (or AV), S (or TV), and M. There will also be a fifth mode entitled "Auto". Let's look at what these different letters actually mean.

Auto Mode. This mode pretty much does exactly what it says on the dial. In Auto Mode, the camera will set everything for you -- from your aperture and shutter speed right through to your white balance and ISO. It will also automatically fire your pop-up flash (if you camera has one), when needed. This is a good mode to use while you familiarize yourself with your camera, and it is particularly useful if you need to photograph something quickly, when you don't have time to set the camera up manually. Auto mode is sometimes represented by a green box on the camera dial.

Program Mode (P). Program Mode is a semi-automatic mode. The camera still controls most of the functions, but you are able to control ISO, white balance, and flash. For example, in Program Mode, you could prevent the flash from firing automatically and instead raise the ISO to compensate for low light conditions, such as when you don't want the flash to wash out the subjects' features for an indoor photo. Program Mode can really add to your creativity, and it's great for beginners to start exploring the camera's features.

Aperture Priority Mode (A or AV). In Aperture Priority Mode, you have control over setting the aperture (or f-stop). This means that you can control both the amount of light that comes through the lens and the depth of field. This mode is particularly useful if you're concerned about having control over the amount of the image that is in focus (i.e. depth of field), and are photographing a stationary image that won't be affected by shutter speed.

Shutter Priority Mode (S or TV). When trying to freeze fast moving objects, shutter priority mode is your friend! It's also ideal for times when you want to use long exposures. You'll have control over the shutter speed, and the camera will set the appropriate aperture for you. Shutter Priority Mode is especially useful with sport and wildlife photography.

Manual Mode (M). This is the mode that pro photographers use most of the time, as it allows complete control over all the camera's functions. Manual mode means that you can adjust all functions to suit lighting conditions and other factors. However, using manual mode requires a good understanding of the relationships between different functions -- in particular of the relationship between shutter speed and aperture.

Lighting Proses

How to take photos in low light

How to take photos in low light 

External Flash

 When you are taking pictures of people or objects

 DSLR 

 Camera with manual controls

 High ISO

 Burst shotting capabilities

 Ability to shoot in RAW

LENS

Preferably with an aperture below 2.8

  Lock for on a with image stabilization or vibration reduction

REMOTE SHUTTER RELEASE

You can shake the camera when you press the shutter release, a remote should help eliminate the shake

TRİPOD

To steady your camera & reduce shake

Essential for long exposures

What is ISO :  How sensitive the camera sensor in to light

What is Shutter Speed (Exposure): How long your shutter is open allowing light to reach the sensor

What is Aperture : The diameter of the lens opening which connects how much light gets to the sensor

Camera Simulator

Do I need an SLR camera?

You don’t need the latest, best equipment to take great photos, but a digital SLR camera opens up so many creative options well beyond any point-&-shoot camera. Therefore, that will be the focus of much of this site.

If you don’t have an SLR camera, this is a great place to virtually try an SLR and learn more about them. If you already have an SLR camera but are simply using it in “automatic” mode as if it were a point-&-shoot, you’re missing out! It’s time to learn how to actually use it :)

And yes, you can totally do it!

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