Capture The Moment

Photography is one of the most versatile skills to learn in terms of applications to different job types. It’s a great hobby to have, for one it’s just an enjoyable activity but it can also translate to work. Being adept at photography is definitely an advantage in graphic design. For both web and print it’s important to have an eye for photography. It helps you as a designer to pick appropriate photos – even if they aren’t your own – for different projects.

I started learning photography skills in high school, my school offered it as an elective for senior year students. Photography has always been an interest of mine, Taking photos on my phone was fun for me. Learning how to work a camera even just on a basic level in terms of how it functions. Helped me take the photos I wanted and create something new with them by blending them together in Photoshop. It is a great skill to have, specifically for graphic design you can really capture your ideas.

Cameras are great for experimentation

there are so many different ways to use them to create different effects without using Photoshop. For example playing with the shutter speed, aperture and ISO will give you very different outcomes even of the same subject. Taking photos in different environments and different times of day will drastically change the outcome as well. 

You can capture motion in a very fun way with cameras as well and this will also change the look if you take them in the morning or at night. These are just some examples of how cool and fun photography can be and how it’s a very great skill to have. The cool thing about cameras is that depending on the type of camera you use the outcomes will also be different. You can use digital cameras or film cameras. The process is very different and the overall feel of the photos will change just because one is digital and the other is film. Film photos can often come out looking very human and tactile.  

Photography skills can be used professionally or on a personal level as a hobby!

It is definitely one of the few artistic skills that I truly believe anyone can learn and enjoy. Being familiar with how cameras work,how ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed will affect an image. Will help you use the camera on your phone to the best of its ability.

The cameras on smartphones are advanced these days. Some even have the capability to take Camera RAW photos. Which can be edited nicely in Photoshop if you choose to do that. You don’t even need a fancy camera to practice photography these days. Changing the settings on your smartphone’s camera like you would on an actual camera can give you all the power you need. Allowing you to take beautiful photos of you and your loved ones. These skills can be an asset in many fields but it can also just make your memories that much more beautiful! 

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