Elements of photography describes the building block s that make up all photographs. Whether snapped on the simplest camera crafted in the finest professional model, or made with scientific instruments, all the photographs are created with light. And to create any image you must control the quantity of light and bring it into focus, while composing and timing the show with precision here you will learn how to combine focusing, exposure, zooming, and framing with the ingredients of space, time , light, and color discovering how to make your camera work for you. You will also see how software can enhance your images by refining their shape, exposure, color balance, contrast and sharpness.

Which digital camera do I choose?

Today’s digital camera are universally capable of producing excellent results and offer a wide range of controls designed to make photography easy and fun. Cameras for the beginner fall broadly in to the simple point and shoot camera with 3-4 megapixel and basic controls. Next up are those greater resolution 5-7 megapixel with more advanced controls and faster operating speed. Some of these models concentrate on quality with a zoom lens of limited range, while others offer a greater zoom range with a reduction in other features . More costly camera will offer a greater resolution as well as more flexible camera and image controls or better lenses.

Basic camera vocabulary (study up on this kids.)

• Control Switch- for changing camera mode or zoom setting (varies with camera model.) 
• LCD Screen- is the main interface with the camera, controlling framing as well as display of menu options. 
• Interface Hatch- covers the jacks for connecting to a computer or TV screen. 
• Zoom Lens- with versatile zoom range.  
• Shutter Button-initiates the exposure sequence; good cameras respond quickly to pressure on the button. 
• Navigation Rosette-is used to move through the menu and make settings.
• Function Buttons-are used to select display modes and delete images(Varies with camera model.)
• Mode Dial-controls the operational mode of the camera, exposure metering, set-up and review of images.
• Power Switch-for turning on and off; good models turn on quickly.

Keep in mind the main elements of art whenever you are shooting : Line, Space, Color, Texture, Value, Form, and Shape. When in doubt, always shoot, you never know what you will get.

Suggestions: Use an extra flash, Increase your zoom range, Use a tripod, Store data on an hard drive.

I did the picture below. Its one of my best pictures yet. You do not have to be in one of the most famous cities in the world to photograph well, your back yard could be more exciting than this if you find the right things with the right equipment. Thanks for reading this tutorial on the basics of photography.