Exploring Photography Level 2

    Digital Imaging, Printing and Exhibition  Task 1: Prepare and print photographic images AC 1.1, 2.1   When choosing the images for the exhibition I have decided that the first one will be to the liking of my classmates and the second one will have a personal meaning. Both photos have been printed via theprintspace.co.uk. When preparing an image for printing you will need the best resolution pixelation - no less than 300 dpi. The cropped image will still look quality but if a resolution is lower, for example, 72 dpi photo will not print well. Full-frame cameras produce the best results for printing purposes. The camera which I use is Canon EOS 700D with APS-C sensor, dimensions 22.3 x 14.9 mm. I was not able to print images in very big format but A3 format was easily achievable. ‘Sw ing of joy’ Theprintspace.co.uk offers 2 types of printing paper: Silver-based Digital C-type prints are archival photographic prints, letting you capture and preserve the beauty of your photography.  

Light in photography When it comes to photography, the type of lighting that you use is one of the most important elements of any photo. Light in photography refers to how the light source, which can be natural or artificial, is positioned in relation to your subject. The position and quality of light can affect any number of things in your final photo, from clarity to tone to emotion and so much more. Task 1 AC 1.1 Task 2 AC 1.1, 2.1, 3.1 Artificial light is man-made, continuous, or flash. It is affected by the type, size, and placement of the lamps that are being used. Studio Equipment used during photography classes: Infra red flash trigger (attached to the Cannon camera)                     Two soft boxes and beauty disk above.                                            Strobe light   Seconic light meter - gives correct exposure reading.                      What is Exposure? The intensity of light is controlled by camera exposure. Exposure in photography means adjusting your ca