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CONTENTS

1. Framing the Camera......................... 4-7

2. Exposing.................................... 9-15

3. Vantage Point ............................... 17-19

4. Focal Length................................. 21-27

5. Portrait Photography.......................... 29-37

6. Specifications................................. 38

Congratulations on your purchase of a B2291. We know that you are anxious to look at Connolly Photography.Ourfirsthintfortaking great photos is to read these instructions. Follow the steps in order and become well acquainted with Connolly Photography. The brief time spent in reading these instructions is a sound investment in satisfaction and enjoyment.

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Hold camera still and frame subject to create an interesting composition. Make sure subject is in focus before proceeding to exposure.

Observe Figures 1-4 as examples of creating an interesting composition

FRAMING AND HOLDING CAMERA

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Figure 1: Berlin, Germany 2012

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Figure 2: Florence, Italy 2012

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Figure 3: Pompeii, Italy 2012

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Figure 4 : Stowe, Vermont 2012

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Make sure to expose your image so that it is well balanced from lights to darks. Use your light meter, adjusting the shutter speed and aperture to make sure the line is between the + and - signs. Creating images that have an exposure against norms is a good way to create attention (Figure 2).

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EXPOSING YOUR PHOTO

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Figure 1: Florence, Italy 2012

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Figure 2: Florence, Italy 2012

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Figure 3: Venice, Italy 2012

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Figure 4: Amsterdam, Netherlands 2012

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Figure 5: Amsterdam, Netherlands 2012

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Figure 6: Boston, MA 2012

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Choose an interesting angle or vantage point to take the photo, the more interesting the angle the better the photograph will be. Try to break away from taking photographs at eye level.

Figure 1 and 2 show interesting vantage points.

VANTAGE POINT

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Figure 1: Munich, Germany 2012

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Figure 2: Venice, Italy 2012

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Close focal length shots can create interesting images, making a whole new world or landscape amongst the macro subject matter. Decide if your subject would be more interesting close up or as a whole. This decision can determine the difference between a good and great photograph.

The following photos are of human origin, yet create landscapes themselves.

FOCAL LENGTH

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Human Landscape 2012

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Human Landscape 2012

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Human Landscape 2012

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Human Landscape 2012

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Human Landscape 2012

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Human Landscape 2012

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When taking portraits one must be aware of the surroundings. The background can over power the person you are taking a photo of. You need to compensate for the backgroundifit’sinthestudiooroutdoors.

Figures 1-5 are portraits featuring natural light, Figures 6-9 are portraits using studio light

PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

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Figure 1: Florence, Italy 2012

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Figure 2: Florence, Italy 2012

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Figure 3: Florence, Italy 2012

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Figure 4: Florence, Italy 2012

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Figure 5: Florence, Italy 2012

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Figure 6+7: Text-Based Book 2012

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Figure 8+9: Text-Based Book 2012

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SPECIFICATIONS

Name

Telephone Number

Email

Origin

Current Location*

Kevin Connolly

774-994-1518

kevinc369@gmail.com

Yarmouthport, MA

Yarmouthport, MA

*Subject to change with notice.

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