intoduction to

digital photography

techniques

The Camera

Nikon D90 12.3 MP ISO 200-3200 11 AF Points 3” LCD Screen

~ $900

The Lens

AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105 mm f/3.5-5.6 VR

~ $400

Camera Operation

Exposure

Shutter Speed

Aperture

Depth of Field

ISO

RAW vs. JPEG

RAW: “Digital negatives”

Must be processed before saving/printing

Large files

JPEG: Compressed files

Poorer editing effects

Smaller files sizes

Architectural Model PhotographyThe Good...

The Bad...

The Ugly.

Lighting Set Up

Soft Box

Diffuse, even light

Primary means of lighting model

Soft shadows with considerable fall off

Spot Light

Harsh, direct light

Focused area

Creates sharp shadows

Tripod

Increased stability allows for higher aperture with lower shutter & ISO

Reduces flexibility & speed

Backdrop

Create uncluttered background

Be aware of lighting conditions on backdrop

Distance from back-drop

Documenting

Creating key images vs. “documenting”

Spend more time properly exposing images than setting up specific angles, etc.

Questions?