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A self-help book and introduction in to photography. Helping to explain ISO, apature and shutter speed.
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front
frontDetailsCONTENTS
Approaching PeopleCamera set up
Aperture (f-stop)Shutter Speed
ISOAngles
Interact with the SurroundingsPeople vs ActsTips and Tricks
Intro
This book is for beginners to photography who don’t really know much about the basics this is how I was when I started and wish I had an aid like this book to help. The book in particular looks at event nightlife photography. I have compiled my knowledge that I have learnt over the years of doing this as a hobby and a job. Most of this knowledge was gained whilst setting up the nightlife photography for my student union. The book goes through the basic settings and tips of how to get the picture you want. The book shows examples of my photography and what setting these were achieved at.
INTRODUCTION
This can be daunting at the start but you get used to it and when you’re in the rhythm you don’t think about it really. Take a few pictures to test the waters. When you have been at the event for little while people actually come up and ask you to take their picture (can get a little annoying some times). The main points are;1.Be confident2.Be polite 3.Always ask to take a pictures if it is a direct picture of some one (may get upset otherwise)
Most people love picture and play up for the camera so just have fun and don’t worry!
APPROACHING PEOPLE
NIkon D90shutter: 1 sec
f-stop: f/3.5ISO: 800
Flash
NIkon D80shutter: 1/30 secf-stop: f/3.8ISO: 1600Flash
CAMERAThe camera used in most of my pictures is a Nikon D90. While doing nightlife event
photography make sure you have the right camera for the job and the
right set up. An SLR is usually a good camera to use because you are able to change the settings on the camera, but a hybrid one like
an Oympus E-PL1 is also alright to use (cheaper for a start out camera).
Changing the setting is what gives you the artistic pictures, the settings
are shutter speed, aperture (f-stop) and ISO (sensitivity of the image).
The lens can be interchanged also on SLRs so gives you more scope and bigger variables.
APERTUREIs the size of the opening in your lens, the smaller the number the bigger the opening i.e f/1.5 will have a bigger opening than f/14. This means the bigger the opening more light can get in. This setting is show on your camera with the “f” in front of it.
(f-stop)
NIkon D90shutter: 1/100 sec
f-stop: f/5ISO: 1600
No Flash
NIkon D80shutter: 0.5 sec
f-stop: f/4.5ISO: 1600
Flash
SHUTTER SPEED
This is how long it takes your shutter to open and close. The longer it is open more light can get in and
also this captures movement of the camera or the subject you are photographing. Lower the number the slower the shutter speed higher the number the faster
the shutter speed i.e 1/8th of a sec is slower than 1/150th of a sec so will be open longer.
ISOThis determines the sensitivity of the camera to light. The lower the ISO the less sensitive i.e 600 is less sensitive then 1000. The higher the ISO the more sensitive to movement it is and adds to blurring/noise. This can be used to your advantage when trying to get that picture of a DJ playing and his movements.
Canon EOS 350Dshutter: 1/15 secf-stop: f/4ISO: 1600Flash
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NIkon D90shutter: 1/60 sec
f-stop: f/3.5ISO: 800
Flash
Look at the lighting in the venue and use it you your advantage. Set your camera setting accordingly and
just have fun. Having a subject stand in front of the lighting can sometimes give you really awesome effect.
Keep and eye out for people doing things be it messing around or playing up to the camera,
they always turn out a good picture.
INTERACT WITH THE
SURROUNDINGS
NIkon D90shutter: 1/50 secf-stop: f/4ISO: 1000No Flash
PEOPLE VS ACTSThere are differences when taking pictures of people who are close up and of bands on a stage. I tend to use the flash when taking pictures of people so that the foreground is really clear. Don’t be scared to mess around with the flash turning it on and off to see what you get. I have found it is all about trial and error when taking pictures of bands, it all depends on what the lighting is like in the venue, the distance you are from them and the movement of the act. Flash guns aren’t always necessary but again are another factor in getting different effects on photos i.e double flash gives you a clear beginning and end picture with movement in between.
NIkon D90shutter: 1/30 sec
f-stop: f/3.5ISO: 1600
Flash
NIkon D90shutter: 1/25 secf-stop: f/3.5ISO: 1600Flash
TIPS AND TRICKS
My main tips and tricks are, take loads of pictures like I said before it is all about trial and error take a few
pictures then change the settings and see what you get. Protect your camera at all times! Being around drunken
people is hazardous if you don’t have insurance on your camera, spills and bumps are commonplace.
I have found people like to see the picture you have taken of them rather than you just
walking off so show it them on your screen on the back, you may get mixed reactions
so if they don’t like it offer to take another one. It isn’t always about
getting a nice picture it is also about documenting an event. A nice picture
can just be a normal one on auto shoot if it is of a good subject. One last little
trick whilst being set up for slow shutter speed try zooming in at the same time as
taking the picture.
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