Arya Yudha Andikaputra
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Introduction to
Photography: The Universal Language
What
Is Photography?
Photography is the art
of capturing light with a camera, usually via a digital sensor or film, to
create an image. With the right camera equipment, you can even photograph
wavelengths of light invisible to the human eye, including UV, infrared, and
radio.
The first permanent
photograph was captured in 1826 (some sources say 1827) by
Joseph Nicéphore Niépce in France. It shows the roof of a building
lit by the sun
A
Brief History of Photography and the People Who Made It Succeed
Color photography
started to become popular and accessible with the release of Eastman Kodak’s
“Kodachrome” film in the 1930s. Before that, almost all photos were
monochromatic – although a handful of photographers, toeing the line between
chemists and alchemists, had been using specialized techniques to capture color
images for decades before. You’ll find some fascinating galleries of photos from the 1800s or early
1900s captured in full color, worth exploring if you have not seen them
already.
These scientist-magicians,
the first color photographers, are hardly alone in pushing the boundaries of
one of the world’s newest art forms. The history of photography has always been
a history of people – artists and inventors who steered the field into the
modern era.
So, below, you’ll find a
brief introduction to some of photography’s most important names. Their
discoveries, creations, ideas, and photographs shape our own pictures to this
day, subtly or not. Although this is just a brief bird’s-eye view, these nonetheless
are people you should know before you step into the technical side of
photography:
Joseph
Nicéphore Niépce
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Invention: The first permanent photograph (“View from the
Window at Le Gras,” shown earlier)
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Where: France, 1826
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Impact: Cameras had already existed for centuries
before this, but they had one major flaw: You couldn’t record a photo with
them! They simply projected light onto a separate surface – one which artists
used to create realistic paintings, but not strictly photographs. Niépce solved
this problem by coating a pewter plate with, essentially, asphalt, which grew
harder when exposed to light. By washing the plate with lavender oil, he was
able to fix the hardened substance permanently to the plate.
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Quote: “The discovery I have made, and which I
call Heliography, consists in reproducing spontaneously, by
the action of light, with gradations of tints from black to white, the images
received in the camera obscura.” Mic drop.
What
Is the Bare Minimum Gear Needed for Photography?
Camera. If you buy a dedicated camera (rather than a
phone), pick one with interchangeable lenses so that you can try out different
types of photography more easily. Read reviews, but don’t obsess over them,
because everything available today is pretty much equally good as its
competition. Find a nice deal and move on.
Lenses. This is where it counts. For everyday
photography, start with a standard zoom lens like a 24-70mm or 18-55mm. For
portrait photography, pick a prime lens (one that doesn’t zoom) at 35mm, 50mm,
or 85mm. For sports, go with a telephoto lens. For macro photography, get a
dedicated macro lens. And so on. Lenses matter more than any other piece of
equipment because they determine what photos you can take in the first place.
Post-processing software. One way or another, you need to edit your
photos. It’s ok to start with software already on your computer, or software
that comes with your camera. But in the long run, a dedicated program will do a
better job. Adobe sells Lightroom and Photoshop as a bundle for $10/month, or
you can buy standalone software from another company if you prefer; there are
tons of options. Whatever you pick, stick with it for a while, and you’ll learn
it quite well.
Everything else is
optional, but can be very helpful:
1.
A
tripod. A landscape
photographer’s best friend.
2.
Bags. Get a shoulder bag for street photography, a
rolling bag for studio photography, a technical hiking backpack for landscape
photography, and so on.
3.
Memory
cards. Choose something in
the 64-128 GB range to start. Get a fast card (measured in MB/second) if you
shoot bursts of photos, since your camera’s memory will clear faster.
4.
Extra
batteries. Get at least one spare
battery to start, preferably two. Off-brand batteries are usually cheaper,
although they may not last as long or maintain compatibility with future
cameras.
5.
Polarizing
filter. This is a big one,
especially for landscape photographers. Don’t get a cheap polarizer or it will
harm your image quality. We recommend the B+W Kaesemann filter (of
the same thread size as your lens)..
6.
Flash. Flashes can be expensive, and you might need
to buy a separate transmitter and receiver if
you want to use your flash off-camera. But for genres like portrait photography
or macro photography, they’re indispensable.
7.
Better
computer monitor. Ideally, you’d get
an IPS monitor for
editing photos (which we’ve also written an
article about). A color calibration device is also really
helpful, so you know you’re editing the “correct” colors.
8.
Cleaning
kit. The top item is a
microfiber cloth to keep the front of your lens clean. Also get a rocket blower to
remove dust from your camera sensor more easily.
9.
Other
equipment. There are countless
other photography accessories available, from remote shutter releases to GPS
attachments, printers, and more. Don’t worry about these at first; you’ll
realize over time if you need one.
Question :
What is the purpose of
photography?
The purpose of photography
can vary depending on what the photographer is trying to achieve. For example,
documentary and news photographers capture images for the purpose of providing
detailed account of actual events, while hobbyist photographers aim to capture
life moments with their families and friends.
Who took the first selfie?
The first photographic
portrait ever taken was a self-portrait, or a “selfie”. It was captured Robert
Cornelius, an amateur chemist and photography enthusiast from Philadelphia.
When was pothography invented? Throughout
the 18th century, scientists played with materials that caused the light to
stick, creating a still image. However, it wasn't until the 19th century that a
breakthrough occurred. The world's earliest successful photograph was taken by
French inventor Joseph Nicéphore Niépce in 1826.
Where was the first photo
taken?
The first permanent
photograph was captured in 1826 (some sources say 1827) by
Joseph Nicéphore Niépce in France. It shows the roof of a building
lit by the sun
Why Gear Is Actually an
Extremely Important Aspect of Photography? Great Gear Helps Make the
Images You Want to Make, Great photographers create; they don't just
observe. They previsualize what they want to create and take steps to make that
image a reality. Often, the photographer needs very specific, sometimes
expensive gear to make the shot that is inspiring them.
How can I learn
photography?
You can learn photography
from many books and online resources. A lot of information related to
photography can be obtained for free in the forms of articles and videos. This
article is a part of photography basics series, which is provided by
Photography Life for free to everyone.
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Nomina
Photography
is the art of capturing light with a camera, usually via a digital sensor or
film, to create an image
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Verb
Photography is the art
of capturing light with a camera
you can buy standalone
software from another company if you prefer; there are tons of options.
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Active |
Passive |
Translate |
Pattern
and tense |
reasons |
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you can try out different types of photography
more easily |
There are more different
types of photography that you can try easily |
Anda dapat mencoba
berbagai jenis fotografi dengan lebih mudah |
subject + V1 + O |
The writer want to reader
try some type of photograpy |
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