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“Photography is a
way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is
captured forever... it remembers
little things, long after you have forgotten everything.” Aaron Siskind
"Photography
is the process, activity and
art of
creating still or moving
pictures
by recording
radiation
on a radiation-sensitive medium, such as a
photographic film,
or an
electronic sensor.
Photography uses foremost radiation in the
UV,
visible
and
near-IR
spectrum. For common purposes the term
light
is used in stead of radiation. Light reflected or emitted
from objects form a
real image
on a light sensitive area (film
or
plate)
or a
FPA pixel array sensor
by means of a
pin hole
or
lens in
a device known as a
camera
during a timed
exposure.
The result on film or plate is a
latent image,
subsequently
developed
into a visual image (negative
or
diapositive).
An image on paper base is known as a
print.
The result on the FPA pixel array sensor is an
electrical charge
at each pixel which is
electronically processed
and stored in a computer
(raster)-image
file for subsequent display or processing. Photography has
many uses for business, science, manufacturing (f.i.
Photolithography),
art, and recreational purposes.
As far as can be ascertained, it was
Sir John Herschel
in a lecture before the Royal Society of London, on March
14, 1839 who made the word "photography"
known to the whole world. But in an article published on
February 25 of the same year in an unknown and quite
anonymous newspaper called the Vossische Zeitung,
Johann von Maedler,
a Berlin astronomer, used the word photography already.The word photography
is based on the
Greekφῶς (photos) "light" and γραφή (graphé)
"representation by means of lines" or "drawing", together
meaning "drawing with light".
Source:
Wikipedia
Tips-Sandy
Arrroyo Photographic Artist Inspired Art
Record Keeping: Keep a record of your
picture taking. When you have finished, develop you
pictures and compare them with your notes. Keep a
mental note of the pictures and the settings so that
you will not repeat your mistakes. The best thing
about digital cameras is that you can see your
images instantly and delete the disappointing
pictures.
Camera Storage:
During the summer months never leave your camera or
film in the car. The infrared will ruin your film
and the heat in buildup can damage your camera. Rule
of thumb if it can melt a candy bar it will hurt
your film! During the winter try to keep your camera
with you to avoid extreme cold. Buy a gadget bag to
protect your camera from heat, cold, jarring and
moisture.
Lens Cover: Buy a lens cover and a UV
protector. Have it on your lens. It is far cheaper
to replace them than a new lens.
Camera Label: A good
idea would be for you to put your name and address on your
camera and your camera bag. If you happen to leave it
somewhere you might just find a good Samaritan that just
might return it to you.
Background:
Check the background before you start shooting. Check the
entire view finder from one end to the other. Often there
are distracting people, cars, trees and buildings etc, that
will make your picture less than appealing. Wait till the
distraction has moved or move your subject to a better
location. You will find that your picture will have a
professional look.
Battery:
Check your camera's batteries often
especially if you are taking pictures with a digital camera.
Digital camera's are power hogs and need to be checked after
you shoot 200+ pictures. 35 mm cameras need to be checked at
least once a year. I recommend Christmas since that is when
most pictures are shot!
Strap:Use the strap
supplied by the manufacturer or buy one that is strong and
comfortable. Without a strap you could easily drop the
camera and the cost of replacement or repair could be
substantial.
"Photography
is the process, activity and