Digital Photography Techniques

Digital Photography Techniques-Digital Photography is similar to film photography in many ways as the photographer needs to ensure the best settings for each picture taken.

Settings to consider include the amount of light falling on and around the subject of the photograph, the film speed required, the shutter speed, the lens aperture and any filters used.

Light, or exposure, is very important as it highlights specific features, colours, angles and intensity of pictures. The light is reflected from the objects or scene onto the sensor or film of the camera for a set length of time. The amount of light and length of time exposed affects the end result and quality of the picture.

Understanding exposure and applying specific conditions to each shot can improve the probability of capturing good quality photographs.

Many digital cameras available on the market today automatically adjust and adapt settings to ensure good photographs on every shot. However photographers with experience will use cameras capable of adjusting these settings dependent on the desired effect.

The two main controls for exposure are the shutter speed determining the length of time the sensor is exposed to the light and the lens aperture determining the size of the lens opening allowing the light into the camera.

Having these two elements in your control allow various types of photograph to be taken such as action shots, distance shots or close up detailed pictures of flowers, insects, etc. Mastering the control of these elements is a feat in itself, mainly achieved by trial and error, lots of photographs and different settings, and remembering the settings for each type of shot.

There are lots of techniques to be learned when using digital cameras to gauge the quality of your photographs and other variants to take into consideration such as angles, shadows, the main subject's position and so on.