Category Archives: Intro to Photography

Aperture APERTURE: F5.6    SHUTTER SPEED: 1/80 This image was taken to demonstrate aperture. I took it at the German market in Leeds. I was trying to create a shallow depth of field, with the model at the front crisply … Continue reading →

These are some photos displaying two special photographic techniques. One is panoramic photography. The process is fairly gruelling as you require photos that overlap so they will merge properly, if using a wide lens this isn’t too bad as you … Continue reading →

Here is a selection of photographs I took to demonstrate different lens types. Hyde Park is the location, as I thought the long thin alleys and that the area is on a hill would enable me to demonstrate a long … Continue reading →

To test the effects of shutter speed on photography, I decided to take images of cars in motion. I mainly used the panning technique, as it shows the movement of the car and makes it more dynamic. The centre of … Continue reading →

These images were all taken at a social event I took my camera to. The idea was to candidly capture my friends and alter the lighting to my liking. The room was perfect for this type of shoot mainly because … Continue reading →

These images were taken at three separate markets, Leeds Kingsgate, the German christmas market and Halifax market. The reason for shooting in three seperate markets, Halifax especially, is down to convenience more than anything else as I was passing and saw an … Continue reading →

This picture shows the Shay stadium in Halifax. The image was taken from a hill over looking the town and using a zoom lens. One of the main aspects of the image is the light coming from the stadium, a … Continue reading →

The following photos demonstrate the effects aperture have on depth of field. This image of pumpkins in Halifax market show how a low aperture f stop creates a shallow depth of field. The pumpkins were lined up to be sold, … Continue reading →

These are three photographs I took whilst experimenting with exposure. Shutter speed: 1/500    Aperture: f8    ISO: 2500 Overall the exposure on the photograph seems to be correct. There are no overly dark patches, and the lighting looks natural … Continue reading →

We looked at a variety of iconic images, ranging from photos from World War 2 to Afghanistan.  The purpose was to see what makes a photograph iconic. The main theme I noticed in the photographs shown in the lecture, and … Continue reading →