Erin Genett

Photography
Techniques
Erin Genett
Let’s talk about
1. Subject
2. Exposure
3. Lighting
4. Composition
5. Creativity
1. Finding your subject
Portraits Families, Pets,
Headshots, Fashion
Events Weddings, Sports,
Concerts, Parties, News
Landscapes Sunsets,
Nature, Cities, Travel
Stills Flowers, Products,
Coins, Food, Art, Tutorials
2. Choosing your exposure
ISO
The
Exposure
Triangle
Aperture
Shutter Speed
Understanding Shutter Speeds
Shutter Speed describes how
long the lens stays open, as
expressed in a fraction of a
second (1/60) or in seconds
(2”)
Adjusting the Shutter Speed
Slow shutter speeds allow blurring of
moving objects: Waterfalls, Automobile
headlights and taillights, Movement of the
stars
Fast shutter speeds freeze fast moving
objects: Baseball batter swinging, Water
Fountain
Slow Shutter Speed
Understanding Aperture Settings
F-stop Describes how wide
the lens opens to let in light
Adjusting the Aperture
Narrow apertures keep the entire frame
in focus, but allow less light in
Wide apertures create a shallow depth of
field and allow more light to get through
the lens. This can make it harder to keep
the subject in focus.
Shallow “Depth of Field”
3. Working with light
Ask:
Where is the
light source?
Directional Lighting
Front lighting most even lighting, strong
colors, may lose details from shadows
Side lighting more dramatic, reveals
texture, more depth and details through
shadows & highlights
Back lighting creates silhouettes
Low light photography
High ISO: 1600, 3200, 6400 etc.
be careful - this will add ‘noise’
Wide
Aperture:
1.8, 2, 2.8, 4
be careful
with focus
The
Exposure
Triangle
Slow Shutter
Speed:
1/60 handheld or
slower with a tripod
1/30, 1”, 2”, etc
4. Composing your shot
Focal Point
Foreground
Background
Balance
Focal Point
Foreground
Background
Balance
5. Taking Creative Chances
Change your perspective
Connect with a moment
Look for contrast
Find movement
Stay playful
Change your perspective
Connect with a moment
Look for contrast
Find movement
Stay Playful
Getting Started
Don’t stress over mechanics start with one at a time.
Take a ton of pictures & share
your favorite shots.
Capture what you love. Keep
having fun. Get out there.
Thank you