Chapter 1
IN THIS LESSON
Simply put, photography is the process of capturing light to create an image.
Ok, Stop! Read it again.
If you want to improve your photography then understanding this simple definition is crucial. It’s all about ‘light’.
Light, whether natural or artificial is the key factor in creating a successful image. The quality, position, and temperature of light can determine brightness, darkness, tone, mood, and even atmosphere.
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The first photograph ever taken was created in 1826 by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce. It was an image of the courtyard of Niépce’s estate in France, and it took eight hours to expose.
Yes, eight hours!