1.What is photography?

Composed of two Greek words (photo + graph), ‘photography’ means ‘photo’ means ‘graph’ means to make a picture with the help of light. Basically, what happens is that the rays returning after hitting the object reach the negative-film or digital sensor inside the Camera through the lens and a picture of the object is formed. The image in negative film is formed by a chemical process (due to photo-sensitive chemicals on the film). Whereas, in digital cameras, the image sensor does the same thing electronically.

Whatever you need to do in photography, you need to do it with the assistance of light. The painter paints his composition ‘in the light’, however the photographic artist paints his work of art ‘with the light’. In photography, light is like a raw material (raw material) using which a photo is made. Thus photography is the art of using light.

Normally, another photographic artist imagines that the best photograph is one that is sharp and has a ton of subtleties. Yet, no, a really incredible photograph is one that makes a powerful impact on the viewer. In answering the question ‘what is photography’, we believe that photography is not just taking a precise picture of an object. But it is a medium through which one can speak, express one’s feelings. Can be expressed as; The beauty of an object, person or scene can be recorded and the truth of a situation or event can be revealed to the world. In this way, photography is an art-form.

2. Importance of observation in photography

To understand ‘what is photography’, it is necessary to understand some basic things. The importance of ‘observation’ is the most in photography as compared to any other art-form. There’s nothing unique about making things seem hoo-boo-hoo as they usually seem, because that’s what everyone can see. The real importance is to look at things from the point of view that reveals their meaning. American photographer Berenice Abbott believed that ‘photography helps people to see’. In this context, photography is the ‘Art of Seeing’.

A successful photographer is the one who sees things not only from the observer’s point of view but also from the perspective of an artist. That is the essence of photography. That’s why an artist can create a great picture even with a very simple camera. While a normal photographer remains engrossed in the sharpness, brightness, light and details of the picture. Therefore one must study painting to become a good and worthwhile photographer. Its principles should be understood and an artist’s eye should be created.

3. The Importance of Story and Subject-telling in Photography

People generally understand that a clean, gleaming high quality photo taken with a good expensive camera and lens is a testament to the best photography. But it is not really like that. The subject matters in the photo. The beauty of the photo, the good exposure, the light, the brightness and the details all come later. What you are showing through your picture is important.

A picture taken with a simple camera, even a simple smart phone can create a ruckus if it has a strong meaningful subject or a strong story behind it, or an emotion or an aesthetic that touches the mind of the beholder. . The picture should be such that there is a story. Something that gives an emotional feel to the viewer, or something that reveals an unseen side of life.

A lot can be done by making photography a tool that inspires the viewer to connect with life and the world. Through photography, people’s attention can be drawn towards the problem of society and environment. Through photography, change can be brought in the life of the individual and society, meaningful message can be given, and this is also the biggest power of photography.

      4. Technical Aspects of Photography: Camera Settings and Photography                     Basics

It is necessary to have basic knowledge of camera for photography. According to the average value in Dotomatic digital camera. all the settings are done for you by the camera’s inbuilt software. But, for better photography, you have to set everything manually. For this, you should know the mechanism of the camera as well as the exposure setting. how to set the focus, use of flash and other techniques.

Understanding the amount of light falling on the subject, ISO, the shutter speed of the camera and the aperture of the lens all help in achieving the correct exposure. The success of photography depends on exposing the photo properly. It is an essential skill of the photographer. There is no fixed formula for how much exposure. what should be and what part of the scene or object should be exposed. It completely depends on the need, understanding and artistic inclination of the photographer.

For complete technical and artistic knowledge of photography, a course can be done from an institute teaching photography. If you have the patience and passion to learn on your own. Then with the help of the Internet, from books. By yourself through ‘trial and error’ or even from the experience of a knowledgeable photographer.

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