Introduction What is photography? The history of photography What this site will do for you Light: The most important element Why light is important to a photograph The many types of light Controlling light in your pictures The camera The basic function Types of cameras Choosing the right camera Putting the image together: the Lens How the lens bends light: a tutorial A brief introduction to apertures The variety of lenses Choosing a lens Exposure: a film tutorial How film records an image Understanding film speed Print vs. Slide film Film recommendations Taking Pictures Depth-of-field Apertures and shutter speeds Composition and experimentation: the basics Metering: when you can't guess The many types of picture-taking Photography with a point-and-shoot Accessories Tripods: for when you can't stay still Lens filters Post-processing: after development Scanning photos The digital darkroom Photo and equipment storage
From your family to the peaks of snowcapped mountains, we have taken many types of photographs. Here they are, to name a few:
-candids
-landscapes
-portraits
Candid photography
We see many people throughout our daily lives, and sometimes we need to record those moments in a photograph. Candids are photos of people, unposed and not saying "cheese" to the camera. Many photographers say that candids are of the hardest things to photograph, because the moments last for only a couple of seconds. Recommended equipment: Any quiet camera with a normal or telephoto lens on it. Point-and-shoots are very good for candids. Film: Kodak Gold 400, Fuji Super G
Landscape photography
From the high peaks of the Himalayas to the beautiful sunset on the coast of Monterey, California,
landscapes show us the natural beauty of the Earth. We are very fortunate to live in Northern California, for there are many fascinating places to photograph here, including San Francisco, Salinas, and many other scenic wonders. Recommended equipment: 35mm SLR, medium-format camera, or 4x5 view camera Film: Fuji Velvia, Kodak E100
Portraiture
I am sure that many people are familiar to portrait photography. Your class picture, or family photos are examples of portraits. Recommended equipment: 35mm SLR, 4x5 view camera, flash
Film: Fuji Astia, Kodak Gold 100
So now that you have learned about the types of picture-taking, lets learn about how the point-and shoot can be used to take good pictures.