Photography is the art, science, and practice of capturing images using light-sensitive materials or devices.
Key Components:
1. Camera: Device used to capture images.
2. Lens: Focuses light onto the image sensor.
3. Image Sensor (or Film): Converts light into electrical signals or chemical changes.
4. Lighting: Natural or artificial light sources.
Types of Photography:
1. Portrait: Focuses on people, capturing emotions and personalities.
2. Landscape: Captures natural scenery and environments.
3. Still Life: Inanimate objects, often in a studio setting.
4. Street Photography: Documenting everyday life in public spaces.
5. Wildlife Photography: Capturing animals in their natural habitats.
6. Sports Photography: Fast-paced action shots.
7. Fashion Photography: High-end fashion and beauty.
8. Documentary Photography: Telling stories through images.
Photography Techniques:
1. Composition: Balance, symmetry, and visual flow.
2. Aperture: Controlling depth of field (background blur).
3. Shutter Speed: Freezing or blurring motion.
4. ISO: Sensitivity to light.
5. Focus: Sharpness and clarity.
6. Lighting: Natural, artificial, or manipulated.
7. Post-processing: Editing and enhancing images.
