Photography

Definition

Photography is the art and practice of capturing and preserving images using light-sensitive materials or digital sensors. It allows us to freeze moments in time, document events, and express our creativity through visual storytelling.

Related terms

Shutter Speed: The length of time that the camera's shutter remains open when taking a photograph. It determines how motion is captured in an image, whether it's freezing action or creating motion blur.

Aperture: The opening within a camera lens that controls the amount of light entering the camera. It affects both exposure (brightness) and depth of field (how much of the image appears sharp).

Composition: The arrangement and placement of elements within a photograph. Composition techniques such as rule of thirds, leading lines, and symmetry help create visually appealing images.