Beginning Photography Tips & Techniques

Summary: Photography is an art of making pictures by exposing film or another medium to a timed flash of light. The basic equipment used for photography includes a digital or mechanical camera equipped with a flash and film or a memory card. Mastering the art of photography is a technical and challenging experience. One has to learn how to focus the lens, control the aperture of the lens, filter the light, the importance of the focal length and the duration of the exposure among other things.

In this series of videos, you will learn how to produce pictures using the techniques of photography. Our expert demonstrates the difference between the 35 mm camera and a Digital SLR camera. See examples of the many camera accessories and learn more about the filters, portable flash units and light meters used to capture the perfect picture. Get recommendations on film formats, camera lighting, reflectors and diffusers as well as tips on manual controls and film loading for 35 mm cameras. Taking pictures is a great hobby to explore. Get these tips and many more in these expert video clips and start taking pictures today!