Graphic and

Photography
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Athirah
Najwa
Photography
Photography is a word
derived from the Greek
words photos ("light")
and graphein ("to draw")
The word was first used
by the scientist Sir John
F.W. Herschel in 1839.
It is a method of
recording images by the
action of light, or related
radiation, on a sensitive
material.
Alhazen (Ibn Al-Haytham), a great authority on
optics in the Middle Ages who lived around
1000AD, invented the first pinhole camera,
(also called the Camera Obscura} and was able
to explain why the images were upside down.
Types Of Camera

Before choosing a camera many
people will ask, what is the best
camera to buy?, or what camera
should I buy?
While those are logical questions
to ask, it is more important to first
know what types of digital
cameras are on the market.
Here are some examples of
camera in the market:
Compact Digital Camera
Digital compact
cameras, which are
also known as Point
and Shoot cameras,
vary in features, price,
and styles.
Their smaller size and
ease of use is the main
appeal of these types
of digital cameras.

Advanced Digital Camera
Also known as Bridge cameras,
this cameras are a step up
from the Basic Compact
camera.
The main difference between
Bridge cameras and Basic
Compact cameras is that they
allow the photographer to
have more control over the
camera's exposure settings.
They also have a manual
mode that will allow the
photographer to have full
control over the camera
exposure settings.

SLR & DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex)
it is larger than any
compact consumer
camera and putting one
in your pocket is out of
the question. the most
important
Features of DSLR
cameras is that you can
change the camera lens
to fit different situations.
This will result in better
image quality
Basic Knowledge of Photography







10 Popular Types Of Photography
1. Landscape Photography
A photographer
that love
photography
and have the
tendency to
stop and look
at the beautiful
scenery around
them and
freeze the
nature in one
picture.
2. Wildlife Photography
Focuses on
animals and
their natural
habitat is called
wildlife
photography.
Animal
behaviors in wild
are also capture
by wildlife
photographer.
Mostly these
pictures are
captured to be
printed in
journals or
exhibitions.
3. Aerial photography
Pictures are captured from a higher altitude such as planes, air
balloons, parachutes and skyscrapers. These pictures provide a
larger view of the subject and its background.
4. Sports Photography
Specializes in
capturing a
decisive moment
in an event of
sports.
One of the
difficult types of
photography.
It requires
practice along
with the various
equipments.
5. Portrait Photography
One of the oldest
types of
photography
It can range from
shooting your
family members
to friends to pets.
It is often called
portraiture
6. Architectural Photography

Deals with taking shots
of structures, houses
and buildings from
different angles.
The main purpose of
architectural
photography is to create
a positive impact on
potential real estate
buyers.
7. Wedding Photography/Event
Photography
It is said that a
newcomer in
professional
photography begins
his/her career by
practicing a wedding
or event photography.
A person dealing in
this type of
photography has to
be an expert in
portraiture and
extremely good
editing skills.
The demand for
wedding photography
or event photography
is more.
8. Fashion Photography
Captures models in a
glamorous light display
fashion items such as
clothes, shoes and
other accessories,
conducted mostly for
advertisements and
fashion magazines.
9. Macro Photography

Shot at a closer range to showcase the details of the subject
matter
10) Baby Photography/Family
Photography

Conducted when a family is blessed with a newborn. The whole family comes
together to freeze one moment in time in this type of photography.

What is Photography?

Photography is old school, having been
around for well over a century. Of course
technology has modernized the art form, but
the basic premise is the same to produce
images that communicate a desired message
or feeling.

Whats unique about
photography is the wide
variety of subject matter
and approaches used by
photographers today.
Cameras are more
advanced than ever and
their effectiveness is
pretty extraordinary.
Photography degree
programs teach
students how to use a
variety of lenses, tools,
and photo-editing
software.

Advertising
Photographer
Digital Retoucher
Fashion
Photographer
Graphic Designer
Photojournalist
Studio Manager


A variety of careers, some of which include:


Graphic design is the art of combining text and
graphics into a visual message in the design of
logos, banners, graphics, brochures, etc.
Graphic designers also develop material for
the Internet.
Their job is to ensure that communication
projects have a clear and effective message.
Its both a creative and technical job.


What is Graphic
Design?

Graphic designers learn how to use a variety
of software programs such as Adobe,
InDesign, and other applications that allow
image editing and graphic creation. Students
in a graphic design program also learn about
printing, image quality, and other assorted
bells and whistles.



5 Tips to Create Graphic
Photographs


1. Look for curves and lines that
provide contrast to shape and color.
Tech Info: Canon 1Ds Mark III, 70-200mm f/2.8 at 115mm, 15 seconds, f/22,
Gitzo tripod
2. Look for color contrasts to
distinguish shapes and leading lines.








Tech Info: Canon 1Ds Mark III, 70-200mm f/2.8 + 2x at 235mm, f/25, Gitzo
tripod
3. Look for light contrast to highlight actual and phantom
shapes. Sometimes objects outside of the scene make
their presence known by their shadow or inverse shadow.









Tech Info: Canon 1D Mark II, 20-35mm f/2.8, hand held
4. Experiment with your framing







Tech Info: Canon 1Ds Mark III, 300mm f/2.8 + 1.4x at 420mm,
f/32, Gitzo tripod
5. Experiment with Black and White photographs to
draw out shape and texture.














Tech Info: Canon 1Ds Mark III, 16-35mm f/2.8 at 16mm, f/22, Gitzo tripod



Once these skills are mastered, graduates can
pursue a variety of careers, some of which
include:

Art Director
Creative Director
Graphic Designer
Illustrator
Layout Artist
Package Designer
Senior Designer
Web Designer

Thank You.