THE INSIDER’S GUIDE TO PHOTOGRAPHY TERMS
Every discipline has its own insider’s language, and photography is no different. Photographers have a lexicon of terms to describe techniques, gear, and accessories, and this can make outsiders feel confused. Here is a list of words and terms that will allow you to understand what other photographers are talking about.
Bokeh (Boke-uh): This term refers to the out-of-focus areas in a photo (especially when using a very shallow depth of field).
Brad’s Beard: My good friend and talented photographer, Brad Moore, who has been the first assistant to both Joe McNally and Scott Kelby, grew a beard that gained a following in the photography community and I wanted to give the beard a mention here. It is an inside ...
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