Appendix

Camera Lens Types & Uses
Type Description Best For
Wide-Angle Lens (14mm – 35mm) Captures a very wide field of view. Used for landscapes, architecture, real estate, and group photos.
Standard / Normal Lens (35mm – 70mm) Matches a natural human eye perspective. Used for street photography, travel, and casual everyday shots.
Telephoto Lens (85mm – 300mm+) Magnifies far-away objects and narrows the background view. Used for portraits, wildlife, and sports.

Types of Photography

  • Portrait: Shows a person's face, mood, or personality. It can be done in a studio or outside.
  • Wildlife: Focuses on animals in their natural habitats.
  • Wedding and Event: Documents celebrations and important gatherings.
  • Street: Records candid, everyday life in public spaces.
  • Food: Makes meals and drinks look appetizing for menus and marketing.

Camera Order of Operations

  1. Aperture and Depth of Field: Pick your f-stop first to control how much of the scene stays in sharp focus.
  2. Focus the Lens: Adjust your lens focus carefully on your main subject.
  3. Add filters: Screw on any polarizing or neutral density filters you need for the light.
  4. Meter and Shoot: Check your light levels, take a test picture, and fix settings if needed.

Video: A photographer takes pictures of vibrant lotus flowers in a lush, green field. (Used with permission).


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