Let's Make It Click Quick Reference Guide

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ISO: Adjusts your camera ' s sensitivity to light

Low ISO (100-200): Bright seings (outdoors).

High ISO (800+): Low light (indoor/night).

Tip: Watch out for noise at high

Aperture (f/stop): Controls the amount of light entering the lens

Low ISO (100-200): Bright seings (outdoors).

Wide aperture (f/1.8–f/4): Blurred background (shallow depth of eld).

Narrow aperture (f/8–f/16): Everything in focus (deep depth of eld.

Shuer Speed: Dictates how long the shuer stays open.

Fast speed (1/500s+): Freeze motion.

Slow speed (1/30s or slower): Motion blur or night photography.

Rule of thirds: Place your subject along gridlines for a balanced shot.

Leading Lines: Use natural lines (roads, fences) to draw the viewer's eye

Perspective: Experiment with bird’s-eye, dog’seye, and close-up (macro).

Keep it Simple: Focus on one main subject; avoid cluer.

Golden Hour: Soft, warm light around sunrise or sunset

Blue Hour: Cool, muted tones after sunset or before sunrise.

Avoid Harsh Light: Shoot in shaded areas or use diused light.

Use Reflectors: Bounce light for even exposure (a white board or foil can work too!).

Half-Press the Shuer: Lock focus before taking the shot.

Manual vs. Auto Focus: Auto is great for moving subjects; manual gives precision

Modes to Know:

Auto: Fully automatic (good for quick shots).

Aperture Priority (A/Av): You choose aperture; camera adjusts the rest.

Shuer Priority (S/Tv): You choose shuer speed; camera adjusts ISO/aperture.

Manual (M): Full control over ISO, aperture, and shuer speed.

Lens Hood: Reduces glare and protects your lens.

Tripod: Essential for long exposures and stable shots.

Memory Card: Use SD cards for most cameras; format regularly.

Turn static files into dynamic content formats.