“ In it I have seen more than I can

tell,
and from what I see, I can
understand more than I can say.’
Basic photography is FAST:
Focus
Aperture
Shutter
Think
Depth of Field
Shallow—subject is clear and sharp;
background is blurred

Deep—subject is clear and sharp; so with

the background.
• Balance and Counterbalance—the correct
correlation between the aperture and the
speed.
 
• Correct Exposure—giving the film the light
it needs.
• The higher the ISO/ASA number, the lesser
the needed light. Therefore, a 100 ASA film
needs greater light than the 200, 400, 800, or
1600 ASA films. Films with higher ASA
numbers are best for dimly-lit places and for
capturing action shots inside gymnasiums.
Think
–“What do I need to take?”
--“What do I want to come out (subjects) in
pictures?”
--“How did I draw attention to the subjects?”
--“Is the photo simplified?”
--“Does my photo have definite subject?”
--“Does my photo focus attention on the
subject?”
--“Does my photo simplify or does it include
unnecessary backgrounds?”