Chapter 1: What Is Photography?
What Is Photography?
Photography means drawing with light.
- A camera catches light
- Light hits a sensor
- The sensor saves an image
You press a button, and the camera freezes a moment in time.
Photography helps us:
- Remember trips
- Share stories
- Show feelings
Key idea: No light = no photo.
Types of Photos
You can photograph many things:
- People (portraits)
- Places (landscapes 🏔️)
- Animals (pets, wildlife)
- Objects (toys, food)
- Actions (sports, dancing)
Try looking around you now. What could make an interesting photo?
Camera Types
You can take photos with:
- Phone camera 📱
- Small camera (compact)
- Big camera (DSLR or mirrorless)
- Tablet or laptop
For learning, your phone is enough.
Rule: The best camera is the one you have with you.
Basic Camera Parts
Most cameras have:
- Lens: eye of the camera
- Screen/Viewfinder: where you see
- Shutter button: you press to shoot
- Flash: adds light in the dark
Touch each part on your own camera and say its name out loud.
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