Dear New photgraphy students,

I just wanted to share some cool things I learned in Digital Photography. One important aspect is capturing a balanced picture, as well as experimenting with overexposed and underexposed shots. Shutter speed plays a big role too. A low shutter speed lets in more light and creates a longer exposure, while a high shutter speed freezes action but lets in less light. And if you’re shooting in the shade, adding a flash can brighten up the subject. When it comes to editing software, I personally prefer Photoshop over Lightroom because it offers more options and tools. And a quick tip: always save your edited pictures as JPG files when you’re done. In terms of assignments, my top three favorites were shooting sharp motion, capturing candid moments, and the mandalas. It’s amazing to see how you’ve grown and improved by comparing your old and new work. Managing your own site is also super fun because you can customize it to your liking and showcase your work to others. Collaboration with other students is great too, as you can get feedback and opinions on your work. Overall, I highly recommend taking this class. It’s a blast and allows you to be creative and make lasting memories.

Sincerely, Lucie Martinez