Don’t think that photography lighting is just about having tons of expensive equipment inside a studio. Lighting exists in everything we see and therefore plays a part in every photo taken, whether it’s a professional camera or a simple point-and-shoot. Photography Lighting is all about handling natural light (the easiest, most accessible source) and simple artificial lights (flash and indoor light bulbs) given any situation—this is the stage before more complex lighting techniques.
Want a quick definition? Shutter Speed is how long your shutter stays open to let in light. Aperture is how big that opening is. Understanding aperture and shutter speed? Well…that’s going to take a little longer.
The quality of a photograph is highly dependent on the settings of shutter speed and aperture. They affect the exposure (meaning the amount of light in the photo), the sharpness of focus, and the appearance of the subjects (in motion or frozen mid-movement). Proper manipulation of these two settings can also be used for more creative photography.
Exposure is about controlling the amount of light your camera takes in in order to properly translate it into your photo. Photographers should know that “perfect exposure” is not an absolute value. “Good” or “bad” depends on the intended effect of the photographer.
To understand this concept better, realize that everything visible is made up of light—Color is just light reflected off at a different wavelength; brightness, the presence of the color white. Metaphorically speaking, photography is painting with light and the exposure values are your paintbrushes.
Unlike older film cameras that could only be operated manually, digital cameras offer a variety of camera modes to improve the quality of your photos. But before we describe each of them, some basic concepts and terms to help in understanding the most common camera modes and improving your photos are the following:
Exposure refers to the amount of light in your picture. Take note, this does not just mean brightness but also color (which is essentially reflected light). The modes in your camera can be used to normalize or alter the quality of your image.
Digital photography is rampant in modern day living and the benefits of having a digital camera are undeniable. However, it would be unwise—especially in this economy—to rush to the nearest electronics store and spend a fortune on the most expensive camera in the market. The same goes for sacrificing photo quality for discount prices. Getting the best digital camera for your money requires careful planning and reflection.
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