Camera Quiz Group B

1. Photograph a subject and incorporate a large depth of field

Before, I had taken a picture like this, but unknowingly used a small depth of field. Since the camera was so close to the tree and I had a low f stop, the bark was very clear, and the leaves were blurry. In this picture, I demonstrated my understanding of a large depth of field, as I recreated the picture with a a larger f stop. This caused the entirety of the branch to be clear. 

2. Photograph a moving subject and create blur (while keeping the background in focus)

Here, I photographed by dog playing fetch. The blur of her running contrasts with the peaceful and stagnant background. I put the camera on shutter priority so the camera would automatically change the aperture for me to match the shutter speed I wanted for my shot. Since I wanted her to be blurred, as opposed to frozen in motion, I chose a slower shutter speed. Because the shutter was open for longer, her motion caused the blur around her. Since nothing else was moving, the rest of the picture looks clear.

3. Photograph a subject and incorporate grain

I know to incorporate grain, I must set a higher ISO. I used an ISO of 6400 to cause a grainier quality. 

4. Take a portrait-style selfie using a timer and aperture priority/value (small depth of field)

To take this picture I set a 10 second timer, and set the camera on the aperture priority setting, so the camera would change the shutter speed to the aperture I chose. I changed the aperture to the lowest possible so as to create a small depth of field. 

What I Learned

This unit revolved around camera basics. We learned about ISO, Shutter Speed, Aperture, Exposure Modes, White Balance, and Focal Length. By changing these different features, the photographer is able to control the way his or her picture is taken. Since we learned these aspects of the camera, we are able change these settings according to how we want the picture to look. We can affect blur, grain, exposure, coloring, focus and clarity by changing these features. Within the exposure triangle, ISO, shutter speed, and aperture affect the value of the other ones needed to create a good photograph. Ultimately, learning these different options will allow me to completely control the way my camera operates and captures a picture.