Santillana Cristine N.

BA COMMUNICATION 1A

My “Photowalk” Reflection

I've mastered camera settings like Aperture, Shutterspeed, and ISO. In a nutshell, ISO is
the amount of grain or noise produced by your camera. Aperture and shutterspeed are
both concerned with light, but shutterspeed is also concerned with motion. If your
surroundings are too bright, you will need a smaller aperture, a faster shutterspeed, or a
combination of the two. If it's too dark, use a larger aperture, a slower shutterspeed, or a
combination of the two. Knowing how to adjust these settings is crucial when taking a
successful photograph, in my opinion.

I've realized that adjusting these settings takes up half of my photography time. I'm
constantly adjusting my settings until I get one good shot. The worst part is when you
think you have the right settings and then an unforeseeable variable rolls in like a cloud,
forcing you to re-adjust your settings and possibly miss the subject you were attempting
to capture. I've learned that it can take a hundred photos to get one good one, but that one
good one can make everything else worthwhile.

I've learned that photography is fundamentally about capturing and manipulating light.
The most important aspect of photography is light. Over the quarter, I learned many
techniques that have helped me hone my skills as a photographer. I've changed my
perspective on light. Different types of light can produce different effects; direct,
diffused, indoors, or outdoors. When taking photographs, it is critical to consider the size
of the light source, reflections, light angles, brightness, color, and contrast. Interacting
with light means manipulating it in order to capture the best image possible for the task at
hand. Understanding the differences between diffused and direct light can help you
manipulate contrast. Understanding how reflections work can assist you in highlighting
key areas in photography. Understanding how reflections work can help you highlight
important areas in a photograph. There are numerous techniques for manipulating light,
and it is our responsibility as photographers to successfully capture said light.