How to Take Better Photographs:Control Quality by Controlling the Camera

Tech Talks Presentation by Jerrell Jones and Nathan Hall, July 27, 2011

Introduction

In this presentation, we demonstrate simple ways to improve a photograph by making use of camera controls and by considering location, lighting, and composition.  We will introduce basic information about using manual camera settings to control aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, and we will discuss specific "shooting" situations such as portraits, group photos, and events.

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About the Authors:  Digital Imaging Technician Jerrell Jones specializes in large format scanning and printing for the UNT Libraries' Digital Projects Unit. Librarian Nathan Hall is the Environmental Science Digital Library Coordinator for the UNT Libraries' Digital Libraries Division.