whilst using Lightroom, I have learnt how to import my images to allow me to edit them, as much as photoshop is convenient, Lightroom allows you to do a range of different things to your images; including things that photoshop can do.
I have filtered out the rejects and chosen the photos I want to keep.
These are the photos I decided to keep, as they are the most interesting.
we compared two images using compare view. it allows you to zoom in and out using the magnifying glass to see if your image is focused or blurry. Helping to choose the better image.
I filtered down my images again by rating them with stars out of 5, this helps to choose which is the strongest image.
I experimented with my images by editing them using the editing tools on the right hand side. Tools such as: exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows texture and clarity ect.
This shows me exporting my chosen edited image into a file and editing the image size.
focal length is the distance between the lenses and the area that your taking a photo of. the right length is crucial in making a good photo that gets everything and not to much that image is to overwhelming or doesn’t look good.
A study of an artwork A depiction in art A style or category of art A creative process in art
Q7: What do we mean by the genre of still-life?
In image where a person is sitting still and not moving An arrangement of flowers A picture of food An image that shows inanimate objects from the natural or man-made world
Q8: What was the main purpose of the Pictorialist movement?
To capture moving objects To record reality To affirm photography as an art form To be scientific
Q9: How do we describe the term documentary photography?
Capture images that truthfully portray people, places and events Staging images for maximum effect Provide in-depth information about a subject over a long period time An interpretation of reality as witnessed by the photographer
Q10: What is exposure in photography?
To expose hidden elements in our society To record fast moving objects To capture bright light The amount of light that reaches your camera’s sensor
Q11: What controls exposure on your camera?
Depth of field, composition, distance to subject Aperture, focal length, ISO Aperture, shutter speed, ISO Shutter speed, distance to subject, depth of field
Q12: What control on our camera records moving objects?
Aperture White balance Shutter ISO
Q13: How do we explain depth of field?
How much of your image is in focus To photographer from a high vantage point A view across a field A deadpan approach to image making
Q14: What factors affect Depth of Field?
Shutter speed, distance from camera to subject, and sensitivity to light Lens aperture, distance from camera to subject, and lens focal length Lens focal length, shutter speed and lens aperture Sensitivity to light, shutter speed, and focal length
Q15: What is composition in photography?
Capturing the quality of light A piece of music with different instruments Staging a portrait with props The arrangement of visual elements within the frame
Q16: What is your understanding of aesthetics in art?
Concerned with the nature of beauty and taste Is it subjective and in the beholder Aesthetic qualities refer to the way and artwork looks and feels Making a critical judgment based on observation and understanding
Q17: What are contextual studies in photography?
To provide historical cultural and theoretical understanding of images Consider factors outside of the image, as well as inside the frame To give an opinion without any research To seek a definite answer
Q18: How many images are captured on average every day worldwide?
1.5 Billion 4.7 Billion 800 Million 6.9 Billion
Q19: Which portrait is the most reproduced in the world?
Mona Lisa Lady Gaga Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara The Queen (Elizabeth II)
ISO and white balance are two crucial settings when it comes to managing exposure and tonal values in photography.
– Photograph of Golden Gate Bridge at four different ISO values – Upskillist Blog
ISO refers to the sensitivity of a camera’s image sensor – higher ISO values increase this sensitivity, which allows for images to be captured in low-light conditions without decreasing the shutter speed or using the flash. When the ISO value is too high, however, it can introduce noise into photographs, which can lower a final image’s quality, which means that to achieve a crystal clear image, the ISO needs to be properly adjusted to the environment.
– Shot of a beach using different ISO value presets – Fstoppers
White balance is essential when it comes to accurately representing the tones in a photo. These settings are used to select an appropriate colour temperature for the light sources present in a composition, which can be done either manually using a white card or through the various presets that most cameras have available.
Continuous light is ‘always on,’ as opposed to flash, which delivers a quick burst of light only when triggered.
key light – Key lights highlight the form and dimension of on-screen subjects and allow the photographer to control the atmosphere of a scene.
reflected light – reflected light is light that reflects off the subject. This is most often what the camera records to make a photograph. Regardless of the light source, light is altered by whatever it reflects off.
back light – Backlight involves positioning the main light source for a photograph behind the primary subject.
– Diagram explaining depth of field – Photography Life
In photography, depth of field refers to the range of distance within an image that appears to be in focus. This effect is created by adjusting the aperture of the camera’s lens, which controls the amount of light that hits the camera’s sensor. Wider apertures – such as f/1.8 – will result in shallower depths of field, whereas a narrow aperture – such as f/16 – will leave the final image with a deeper depth of field.
– Bruce Gilden
When the depth of field is shallow, the subject in the foreground will be in sharp focus, while the background should appear out of focus. This can often be used to draw attention to the subject and create a stronger sense of depth in the image – commonly used in portrait photography.
– Ansel Adams
On the other hand, when the depth of field is deeper, more of the scene will appear in focus – which is typically present in landscape photography to capture more detail within the scenery. Either way, depth of field is essential when it comes to developing a more visually appealing photograph.
Depth of field is also controlled by the distance between the camera, subject and foreground, the closer the subject is, the shallower the depth of field is, and vice versa.
– Diagram displaying focal length – Photography Life
Focal length within a camera is an essential aspect of photography that influences the angle of view and magnification of the image captured. The focal length of a camera lens is the distance between the optical centre of the lens and the image sensor when the lens is focused on infinity. Typically, it’s measured in millimetres and can vary widely depending on the lens used.
– Visual representation of different focal lengths – Nikon
A lens with a shorter focal length, such as a wide-angle lens, captures a broader field of view, making it ideal when used in landscape and architectural photography. On the other hand, a lens with a longer focal length, such as a telephoto lens, narrows the angle of view and magnifies the image, making it perfect for wildlife and portrait photography.
The choice of focal length often depends on the desired effect and the distance between the photographer and the subject. Lenses with different focal lengths can be switched to achieve various perspectives and styles in their image.
To select the images that I wanted, I pressed the keys “shift” and “x” to hide the images that I didn’t want to use and “shift” “p” to pick the photos I wanted.
I then turned the filter to flagged to then get only the photos I selected.
You can compare two images using the compare view (xy). You can also zoom in on details by moving the mouse.
You can also lable your images by using star and colour ratings.
you can dit photos by contrast, exposure ect.
in this photo I cropped, lowered the saturation and raised the highlights in order to receive the image on the right hand side. I also used reference view to compare the two images together to see if I like the changes I have made.
These two images above show how to save photos with a pixilation of 1000 to be able to post onto the blog. where as the image below shows me saving with a pixelation of 4000 to save as a print as it is larger and more clear.
in this screen shot i have edited the image and added vignetting to add some shadows into the corners.
To select the images I wanted I used “shift ” and “p”. If I didn’t want the image to be apart of my selection I used “x” instead and it would reject the image.
To filter out the images you have rejected you select “flagged” so you only see the ones you have selected.
You can compare images by using “X and Y” view and give them a rating.
You can then narrow your images down further so you only see the ones you have rated. You can then give them a colour to help you narrow down your final selection further.
Basic edits:
I’m using the crop tool to get rid of the part of the image I don’t want or need.
I then changed the image into black and white and then added vignette.You can then compare your images from “before and after view”“Before and after view” side by side
How to export an image
When exporting the image in to the “Blog” folder you set the pixels to 1000
When exporting the image to the “Print” folder you change the pixels from 1000 pixels to 4000.
Aperture is the thing in the camera lens that you can shrink and enlarge to control the Depth of Field. The bigger the aperture opening, the less depth of field. The smaller the aperture opening, the more depth of field.
The Aperture is controlled by using the dial on the top of the camera when in Aperture Mode (Av)
What is Depth of Field?
Depth of Field, put simply, is the range of the camera. It determines how clear or blurry the background or an object further away is.
The less depth of field, the blurrier the background. The more depth of field, the clearer the background.
Low depth of field: High depth of field:
As you may have noticed by now, the unit to measure Depth of Field is f/number. The higher the number, the smaller the Aperture gap, the higher the Depth of Field.
With this knowledge, you can take advantage of the Depth of Field to make different kinds of shots.
