Photography

Photography

1. Photograph

A photograph is an image captured using a camera. It freezes a moment in time and can be digital or printed on paper. It can tell a story, show emotion, or document an event.

2. Camera Angle:

The camera angle refers to the position and direction from which the camera takes the photo. It affects how the subject is seen. Common types include:

• Eye Level – natural and neutral.
• High Angle – looks down on the subject, makes them seem smaller or weaker.

• Low Angle – looks up, makes the subject appear powerful or large.

• Bird’s Eye View – directly above the subject.

• Worm’s Eye View – from below, looking up.

3. Shot:

A shot is how much of the subject or scene is shown in the photo or video. Common types:

• Wide Shot (Long Shot) – shows the whole scene or subject.
• Medium Shot – shows half the subject (like waist-up).
• Close-Up – focuses on a face or detail.
• Extreme Close-Up – very detailed, like an eye or hand.
• Over-the-Shoulder Shot – often used in conversations.

4. Shutter Speed:

Shutter speed is how long the camera's shutter stays open when taking a picture. It affects motion and light:

Fast Shutter (e.g. 1/1000s) – freezes fast motion (like a jumping athlete).

Slow Shutter (e.g. 1/2s) – creates blur/motion effect or captures more light in low-light scenes.

5. Lens:

• A lens is the part of the camera that focuses light to create an image. Different lenses are used for different effects:
• Wide-Angle Lens – captures more of the scene, great for landscapes.
• Telephoto Lens – zooms in on far subjects, great for wildlife or sports.
• Macro Lens – for close-up detail shots (like flowers or insects).
• Prime Lens – fixed focal length, sharper images.
• Zoom Lens – variable focal length, more flexible.

 different types of cameras used in photography

1. DSLR (Digital Single-Lens Reflex) Camera

Popular among professionals and enthusiasts.

Uses a mirror system to show exactly what the lens sees.

Changeable lenses.

Great image quality and manual controls.

2. Mirrorless Camera

No mirror inside (smaller and lighter than DSLRs).

Also supports interchangeable lenses.

Fast autofocus and high-quality images.

Becoming more popular than DSLRs.

3. Compact Camera (Point-and-Shoot)

Small, easy to carry.

Fixed lens (can’t change lenses).

Automatic settings – beginner-friendly.

Lower image quality than DSLR/mirrorless.

4. Bridge Camera

Between a compact and a DSLR.

Big zoom lens, but lens is not changeable.

Manual controls like DSLRs but more compact.

5. Action Camera

Very small and rugged (like GoPro).

Designed for sports and adventure.

Waterproof and durable.

Wide-angle lens, can shoot videos/photos in extreme conditions.

6. Smartphone Camera

Built-in camera in mobile phones.

Convenient and always with you.

Great for casual photography.

Some phones now rival basic DSLRs in quality with AI features.

7. Film Camera

Uses film instead of digital sensor.

Images developed using chemicals.

Vintage look, used by some artists and enthusiasts today.

8. Instant Camera

Prints the photo immediately after clicking (like Polaroid).

Fun and creative, but image quality is not as high