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Shutter Speed
Faster speed freezes action and a slower one allows for more blurring. A faster speed also means less light is allowed into the camera
Exposure
The amount of light allowed into the camera that can be controlled via aperture or shutter speed
Aperture/F-Stop
This setting allows more or less light into the camera, measured by a number. A higher number means less light coming into the camera
Depth of Field
Enough light and proper aperture settings to allow the camera to focus on the foreground and the background
Bracketing
Taking a similar picture multiple times using different settings to get the best effect
ISO
A measure of the camera’s sensitivity to light (previously called the speed of film)
Rule of Thirds
A strong composition method in which a 3×3 grid is envisioned and the subject is in an outer section
Perspective
Using unique positions to shoot from that expand the viewers world
Subjective
A perspective that puts the viewer right there (POV)
Juxtaposition
Placing two opposite objects next to each other for contrast
Cropping
Changing the shape, dimensions, or aspect of the photo to impact the story, tone, or impact.
Backlighting
too much light from behind that darkens the foreground, can be cool if planned but will ruin the picture if not
Flash-Fill
Even if there is enough light, flash-fill can be used to even out the shadows and the light spots on a bright day
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