This week’s lecture focused on aperture and depth of field. We are starting to learn the basics of photography and camera settings. We explored different types of focus, the fundamentals of iPhone cameras, and how to adjust settings on both smartphones and traditional cameras.
We also discussed how aperture influences the meaning of a photo and how it shapes the way an audience perceives an image.
For the workshop task, I went out with Fin, and we found a passage covered in graffiti and vibrant colors. We took three different photos using various apertures and analysed how each setting affected the image’s meaning.
I really enjoyed this lecture and am excited to apply what I’ve learned using my personal camera instead of an iPhone, as it will allow me to have more control over the settings for my photographs.
Photographic Journalism 