Why Photography is Cool and Stuff
A Lightning Talk by Shaun Carter
About Me
Shaun Carter
- Web developer
- I love photography
- Over 21k processed photos!
- Its in my blood
- Traveler
- Adventurer
- Handsome devil
“ Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst. – Henri Cartier-Bresson
The Mission
- Why do it?
- The tools for the job
- Tools + Hands = Magic
Why do it?
You're instantly an artist
Every photo you take is your own process and creation...
Don't forget the process!
“ You don’t take a photograph, you make it. – Ansel Adams
It is a healthy hobby
Photography brings you outside...
Not only outside the house, but also yourself.
It can tell a story
Every photo you take and edit ends up telling a story to everyone who views it
It will help you realize what you don't know you love
The more photos you end up taking, the more you can learn about yourself.
It will slow you down.
Photography can make you take a seat when you would not normally do so. Take in the world and all its beautiful details.
What you need?
Just a camera!
"The best camera is the one that's with you." -Unknown
Types of Cameras
(all available with film or digital)
- Toy/novelty
- one way to shoot
- Point and shoot
- adjustable settings but fixed capabilities
- Body + Lens
- robust settings with removable optics
The Working Parts
The body/frame
This is the main part of the camera. It contains the mirror, sensor, and most of the UI.
Lens AF
Once past the point and shoot realm you have a lot of lens options. The big difference for now is focus and zoom.
MFers!
Manual focus is closer to the primitive days of photography.
Prime v Zoom
Your other major choice is between a prime or zoom lens.
How close do you want to be to the action?
The Extras
With time you accumulate some of the extras; A tripod, camera bag, stabilization units and such.
Shooting
The how to photo part
High Dynamic Range
Dont go overboard!
The Edit!
Digital photography has made the edit almost more important than the shot itself.
The artsy stuff
EXIF data is your friend.
- Why do it?
- The tools for the job
- Tools + Hands = Magic
Contact Me!
Shaun Carter
@travelinman_5280
thereal.shauncarter@gmail.com
