PHOTOGRAPHY EFFECTS IN LENS (PART 1: BASIC LENSES -WIDE, NORMAL, TELEPHOTO)

November.05.2010 · Posted By - Paul

As mentioned in the introduction blog of this series, I intend to explore various tricks and effects that can be done in camera without having to rely on the crutch of post-processing.  Before doing that though it would be valuable to give a brief introduction to various types of “regular” SLR lenses and what they have to offer.

1.  The wide angle lens – This type of lens will generally have an mm size less than 40mm.  For my Canon SLR …

PHOTOGRAPHY EFFECTS IN LENS (INTRODUCTION)

November.05.2010 · Posted By - Paul

Photography is something that I enjoy a lot. I not only enjoy taking photos but I also enjoy post-processing them as well.  Over the years I have come to realize just how valuable post-production of my digital photos in Photoshop and other programs can be. Nevertheless, I have also come to realize that a lot of great effects that can really enhance a photograph can be done directly through the optics of the camera without Photoshop manipulation.  Currently, my philosophy …