{"id":376,"date":"2022-03-09T01:38:47","date_gmt":"2022-03-09T01:38:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1hourphotography.com\/?p=376"},"modified":"2022-03-10T02:11:38","modified_gmt":"2022-03-10T02:11:38","slug":"photography-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1hourphotography.com\/index.php\/2022\/03\/09\/photography-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Photography 101: A Complete Beginner’s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This guide will take you from being a complete novice to being a photography expert. The purpose is to lay out all the information of this website in an order that is helpful to a beginner while providing context and direction. In other words, this article will help you put it all together and start taking awesome photos! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An awesome photo!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Your Camera<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let’s start with your camera. You need to be familiar with your camera. Each camera is different and learning it\u2019s particular menus, buttons, and dials is key. Your camera is a tool to show others the world you<\/em> see. You need to know how to use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, the only way to do this is for you to read your camera manual or find a video explaining your camera’s buttons and functions. You then need to practice pressing those buttons so you know where they are and what they do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, you can get by with only learning a few. Those are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Aperture<\/li>
  2. Shutter Speed<\/li>
  3. ISO<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    If you have a handle on changing those three settings, you’re ready for the next step!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Understanding Exposure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Now that you have control of Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO on your camera, it’s time to learn what they are and how to use them properly. I have them broken up into their own articles to make it easy. Check out each one and you’ll be ready for the next step!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The above graphic gives a quick overview of the effects of each setting. Check out the following articles to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Aperture Explained<\/a><\/li>
    2. Shutter Speed Explained<\/a><\/li>
    3. ISO Explained<\/a><\/li>
    4. The Exposure Triangle Explained<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Perspective in Photography<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Now that you have exposure down, it’s time get some perspective. Where you place your camera matters and can drastically change how your photo will look. The following article explains everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Understanding Perspective in Photography<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If you prefer to watch, check out the following video. It goes over everything in the article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      https:\/\/youtu.be\/lKpUbvqce-M<\/a>