Exposure Experiments

I've always wanted to learn how to be a photographer.

So I began learning this year and started experimenting with exposure.

What is exposure, you might ask? Wellllll, its the amount of light per unit area; Exposure is measured in lux seconds, and can be computed from exposure value and scene luminescence in a specific region.

By understanding how to expose an image properly, you will be able to capture photographs of the ideal brightness, including high levels of detail in both the shadows and highlight areas. 

DEFINE: of "exposure" (in photography) - a unit of measurement for the total amount of light permitted to reach the electronic sensor during the process of photography. Every time you click the shutter button, your camera is working some magic inside, doing its best to properly expose your photo. Exposure is the result of three different variables that determine if your photo is under-exposed (too dark), over-exposed (too bright), or evenly exposed. The three variables that make up exposure are Sensitivity (ISO), Shutter Speed, and Aperture.

In a nutshell, define: Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO.
Aperture: the "pupil" of your lens; you could shrink  or enlarge the size to allow more or less light to your camera sensor.
Shutter Speed: unit of measurement which determines how long the shutter remains open as the picture is taken.
ISO: measures the sensitivity of the images sensor


I'm going to experiment with each of these settings....

Post 1: Experimenting with Aperture (experimenting with depth of field)

Post 2: Experimenting with Shutter Speed (experimenting with motion)

Post 3: Experimenting with ISO (experimenting with grain)

I will be blogging about photography this year. I will be sharing what I am learning and giving you tips along the way. I will be practicing and keeping you guys updated with every photo I take and every little information I learn.

Check back for more how-to photography posts and leave your comments below.