Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO, Depth of Field, Dynamic Range

Aperture- Controls the brightness of an image. It’s the hole or opening through which light travels and is usually expressed as “f/” followed by a number. The following image has a very high Fstop (20) so the image appears extremely dark

Source:https://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/dslr/basics/04/04.htm

Shutter Speed- The length of time that the film is exposed to the scene you’re photographing. Digitally it’s the length of time your image sensor sees the scene you are wanting to photograph. This photo has a very high number for shutter speed (1/800) but a pretty average fstop (5.6) but because of the high shutter speed, it still appears dark.

If you lower the shutter speed to 1/4 and keep the fstop at 5.6 you get a more visible outcome like this one

Source:https://digital-photography-school.com/shutter-speed/#:~:text=In%20film%20photography%2C%20shutter%20speed,you're%20attempting%20to%20capture.

ISO- The sensitivity of the camera’s sensor. It’s used to control exposure. If there is plenty of light, you will typically want to use a low ISO. This image has a very high ISO so its coming out way too bright.

Source: https://www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-and-explore/a/products-and-innovation/iso-control.html

Depth of Field- Distance between the nearest and the farthest objects that are in focus in an image. This image shows that there is depth because there is a distance between what is on the table shown in the image, and the paper towels on the stove behind it.

Source:https://www.photopills.com/articles/depth-of-field-guide#:~:text=The%20aperture%20is%20the%20setting,deeper%20the%20depth%20of%20field.

Dynamic Range- Ratio between the largest and smallest values that a certain quantity can assume. Measures the range of light intensities from the shadows to the highlights. Low light conditions have a small dynamic range. (I had a hard time figuring out how to photograph this one.)

Source: https://www.adorama.com/alc/dynamic-range-photography-explained/