Photography is a rather expensive hobby. This is partly due to the tons of accessories and equipments available to this hobby. Some of these items are essentials while others are frills or good-to-haves.
Below is a list of the common accessories that are fairly useful to have within one’s arsenal. This is not an exhaustive list […]
The focal length is indicative of the optical length of a lens. It is measured in millimetres (mm). Basically there are 3 main types of lens that are classified according to their focal lengths:
1. Normal lens- this range from 35mm to 85mm. It is close to how the human eye perceive things.
2. Wide-angle lens […]
Frame can be a very effective photography technique. It is often used to enhance the composition of a scene. Framing is a technique of directing the attention to a Subject. Our eyes are naturally drawn to the images framed within an enclosure.
The picture below is a fine example of framing. In this case, the cathedral […]
Using Leading Line is a popular technique to guide the attention to the subject or a certain direction. Also, sometimes these lines can convey certain meanings and moods as well.
Our human perception has a tendency to follow attention towards linear line. In the example below, the road is leading our attention to the vehicle. We […]
Exposure settings and modes are basic photography knowledges. The correct exposure of a photo is dependent on the correct combination of f-number (aperture size) and shutter speed.
On modern cameras, several built-in modes of exposures are available. these modes are:
1. Manual mode: This simply means that you are in fully control of the parameter setting.
2. Program […]
