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# Photography Cheatsheet ## Camera Settings - Aperture: controls depth of field - Shutter speed: controls motion blur - ISO: controls sensor sensitivity ## Exposure Triangle - Aperture, shutter speed, and ISO work together to create proper exposure - Changing one setting affects the others - Balancing the three creates a desired exposure ## Focusing - Manual focus: manually adjust focus ring on lens - Auto focus: camera automatically adjusts focus ## Composition - Rule of thirds: divide frame into thirds and place subject on intersection points - Leading lines: use lines to guide viewer's eye to subject - Symmetry: create balance by placing subject in center of frame - Framing: use elements in scene to frame subject ## Lighting - Natural light: use available light from sun or other sources - Artificial light: use flash or other lighting equipment - Direction: determine direction of light to create desired mood or effect ## Post-Processing - Raw files: unprocessed image files that allow for more editing flexibility - Editing software: use software such as Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop to adjust exposure, color, and other settings - Exporting: save edited image as JPEG or other file format for sharing or printing ## Resources - [Digital Photography School](https://digital-photography-school.com/) - [PetaPixel](https://petapixel.com/) - [B&H Photo Video](https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/)