Many people may be interested in photography but have no idea how to start learning to take photos. Today, we would like to discuss what we know when studying photography.
I. Camera operation
- Focusing
- Exposure
- Accessories, techniques, etc.
II. Aesthetics
- Composition
- Lighting
- Colour
III. Aesthetics and expression
Photography is a unique art form that has the ability to document our world in a realistic and tangible way. Unlike music, which can be too abstract for some, and painting, which can sometimes detach from reality, photography captures a moment in time with accuracy and detail. With just a click of a button, we can capture everything in front of us, preserving precious memories of the happiest days of our lives. This is also why most people pick up a camera or a phone to take pictures.
Next, we will discuss how to start learning photography.
When it comes to photography learning, there are three stages you need to know:
- Record every moment around your life;
- Create aesthetically pleasing images;
- Express your thoughts and feelings via photos
Camera operation
How to Document Your Life Well
When using a camera such as a smartphone, taking good photos is relatively easy. However, if you are using a DSLR or mirrorless camera, things can become more complicated. These cameras offer many functions that you need to learn and control, which can be daunting for beginner photographers.
To master these cameras, you need to learn some essential skills. First and foremost, you need to know how to focus, telling the camera which subject is the main focus in your scene, and ensuring it is sharp and clear. You also need to learn how to set exposure correctly, so that the final images match what we see in the real world.
Focusing and exposure are the two most important aspects of camera operation, and mastering these skills will help you capture high-quality images.
Aesthetics
How to Take Some Beautiful Photos
To capture beautiful images, you need to not only know how to handle the camera but also learn about aesthetics. The beauty of photos involves three essential elements: composition, lighting, and colour. Among them, the composition is relatively easy to master, but it plays a critical role in creating visually pleasing and emotionally impactful photos.
The main purpose of composition is to highlight the subject, making it stand out in your photos. Whether it is a person, a flower, or a building, we want to ensure that the subject stands out and is the focal point of the image.
Then, We can use special angles and framing techniques that create a simple and harmonious relationship between all objects in the photo.
For example, we can shoot a line of ants in a diagonal line or choose three sheep from a flock to form a triangle. By arranging the elements in the photo in an orderly way, we can create a sense of visual balance and make the photo more pleasing to the eye.
In addition to creating visually pleasing photos, the composition can also be used to express emotions and tell stories. By using composition techniques, we can convey different moods and feelings, such as joy, sadness, or mystery.
Lighting is an essential aspect to consider in photography, and mastering it can be more challenging than composition. Without light, photography wouldn’t exist. Although modern cameras are equipped with advanced technology, we still need to pay attention to the quality and quantity of light when taking photos.
We need lighting that is beautiful and can be used to highlight the subject in the photo while hiding any flaws. The right balance of light and shadow in terms of size, direction, and colour is crucial. Black and white with light and shadow can express intense emotions, while soft light can create a positive emotional impact.
Colour
Colour is the primary source of emotion in an image. However, unlike painting, photography is often limited by the scene we are shooting. When we want to capture a scene dominated by a particular colour, we need to ensure that the colour is present in the scene. First, we need to ensure that there is a primary colour in the photo that matches the theme and the theme’s emotions.
Note:
The three elements of aesthetics in photography are composition, lighting, and colour. These three elements not only create beauty but also serve the theme of the image.
Each colour can bring different emotions and we need to take the time to feel the differences between them. For example, red represents passion, anger, and love. Green is associated with hopefulness, responsibility, wealth, forgiveness, comfort and energy.
In addition to the dominant colour, we also need to think how to how to choose complementary and accent colours. Different colour combinations create different styles of photos, such as, modern, or fresh.
Let’s review the three main things of photography: recording, capturing beauty, and expressing emotions. Today, we discussed the first two aspects: recording and capturing beauty. Recording your everyday life requires two important skills: how to focus and how to set exposure. In order to capture beautiful images, we need to learn composition, lighting and colour and apply them to our photo-taking practices.
Today, we organized the process of learning photography.
if you want to learn photography using cheap equipment like a mobile phone, you can reverse the learning process and first learn the basics of composition, lighting, and colour, and then learn camera operation and more advanced techniques once you have a good camera.
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