Photography Induction

The Photography induction was a basic insight into the facility's and equipment which the photography department has to offer. We were then shown some basic rules and techniques of photography and told to test out these methods around the University. Having lots of prior experience and a strong knowledge on photography already, I wanted to display each technique in the most fitting environment for each specific type of shot. Therefore, I took my own camera around Manchester during the Christmas break. I felt that it would be much more worthwhile to display these techniques at a more applicable time of day and in a stronger location.

Slow Shutter Speed -

This shot was taken over Deansgate locks at a shutter speed of around 15 seconds. I used a tripod to capture the movement of the cars using light trails, whilst keeping the environment still. I chose to show this technique at night as in the day, there is too much external light which can make your shots too exposed when shooting at a high shutter speed.

Slow Shutter Speed - Zoom Photography

This technique was not shown in the induction however, it has always been an interest of mine due to photographers such as Jacob Wagner who create some amazing city-scape shots. This technique follows the same rules as the one above but the zoom lens on the camera is also utilized giving the effect of the lights shooting towards you like a firework. This shot was taken in the China Town area of Manchester city center to take advantage of the many bright neon lights to create a high contrast image.

I then tried to depict a representation of what different shutter speed actually looks like. To do this I have taken the four photos below on various shutter speeds without changing the placement of the camera.