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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Viewpoint

Photography; Professional photography

Is the position of the camera in relation to the subject.

E numbers on the lens barrel indicating the size of the aperture relative to the focal length of the lens. f numbers are calculated by dividing the focal length of the lens by the effective diameter ...

Nanometer

Photography; Professional photography

Is a unit of measurement of light wavelength. A nanometer is one millionth of a millimeter.

Sizing

Photography; Professional photography

Very dilute, gluey substance used to prepare surfaces for coating by filling in pores and giving even absorbance.

Chiaroscuro

Photography; Professional photography

Light and shade effect. The way in which objects can be emphasised by patches of light, or obscured by shadow.

Fluorescent whites

Photography; Professional photography

Brilliant highlights produced by applying a fluorescent agent to a printing paper base. The print can also be treated after washing with a fluorescent whitener or dye solution.