Professional photography

Professional photography

Professional photography is the occupation of taking pictures and selling them freelance or as part of a contract usually with a publication.

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Thumbnail

Photography; Professional photography

A small preview of an image. In cameras, thumbnails are used to show multiple images in a single display known as a "thumbnail list. "

Single-servo autofocus

Photography; Professional photography

An autofocus mode in which the camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and in which focus remains locked while the shutter-release button is held in this position.

Of lenses: To reorient in relationship to the image sensor. This allows the pictures to be taken at with the lens at an angle while keeping the focal plane parallel to the object being photographed, ...

Tripod

Photography; Professional photography

A three-legged stand used to provide a stable platform for a camera.

Sharpness

Photography; Professional photography

The noun form of "sharp" (adjective): degree of detail or clarity. Example: Control the sharpness of outlines.

Troubleshooting

Photography; Professional photography

The process of identifying and correcting a problem ("trouble"). In manuals, a section devoted to analysing difficulties that might be encountered by the user and their possible solutions.