Photo Terms Defined

TEKeez is announcing a new class of information today.  For the folks interested in learning about this crazy expression of oneself known as photography we must know the photo terms.  Part of learning photography is knowing the language and terminology.

So, I give you “Terms Defined”.  From HDR and ISO to Color Checker and View Camera I’ll be there to help by defining and giving some background of the photo terms.  We start today with Bokeh and an offer to listen to your advice on terms that you’d like to see explained.

©Gary Culley

 

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