3.0 Safe to install
A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Photography Basics

Elements of Photography by Amiya Patanaik offers an in-depth exploration of essential techniques and principles, making it a vital resource for both beginners and seasoned photographers.
"A camera doesn't create a great picture any more than a typewriter writes a great novel." - Peter Adams
Elements of Photography (EoP) is a comprehensive app designed to help amateur and budding photographers understand the fundamentals of photography. Unlike other apps that overwhelm with excessive text or lengthy videos, EoP presents targeted information accompanied by stunning full-screen HD photos.
EoP features chapters, tools, quizzes, and tips to ensure that the camera doesn't become a technological barrier between the photographer and their subject. The user-friendly interface provides easy access to tools and reference materials, while the quiz section allows users to test their understanding of photography concepts. The chapters are organized in a progressive manner, guiding even absolute beginners through topics ranging from focal length and shutter speed to metering, exposure triangle, and flash photography. EoP is the ultimate photography reference right at your fingertips.
The app is designed with special dynamic content scaling technology, ensuring a seamless user experience across various screen resolutions and sizes, from phones to tablets.
- Stunning HD graphics on supported devices
- Chapter "Basics 1" included in the base version, additional chapters can be unlocked via in-app purchase
Chapters
- Basics 1
- DSLRs vs Others
- Focal Length
- Shutter Speed
- Aperture
- ISO
- Basics 2
- Composition
- Depth of Field
- Histogram
- Metering
- HDR/Exp-bracketing
- Raw vs Jpg
- Exposure Triangle
- Camera Modes
- Shutter Priority
- Aperture Priority
- Program Mode
- Full Manual
- Other Modes
- Flash Photography
- EV Chart/Table
- Videography
Tools
- Depth of Field and Hyperfocal Distance Calculator (supports custom circle of confusion)
- EV Table and Chart
- Basic Interactions between Light and Camera Parameters
Quiz (56 targeted questions in total)
- Basics 1
- Basics 2
- Advanced Questions
Tips (over 30 sub-sections)
- General Tips:
- When to Use Manual Mode
- Low Light Photography
- Exposure Compensation
- When to Use Flash
- Travel:
- Aerial Shots
- Landscapes
- Cityscapes
- Landmarks
- Culture and Traditions
- Seascapes/Waterfalls
- Sunrise/Sunset
- Snow
- Wildlife:
- Animals/Zoo
- Birds
- Pets
- Aquariums
- Insects
- People and Portraits:
- Portraits
- Wedding Shots
- Group Shots
- Self Portraits
- Children
- Sports:
- Stadium/Team Sports
- Racing/Motor Sports
- Extreme Sports
- Indoor Sports
- Creative:
- Forced Perspective
- Star Trail
- Lightning
- Light Art <l1>Fireworks
- <l1>Zoom Blur <l1>Miniature Faking
EoP is the perfect companion to kickstart your photography journey. Happy clicking! Don't forget to send your comments and feedback to [email protected] and rate the app.
Overview
Elements of Photography is a Freeware software in the category Audio & Multimedia developed by Amiya Patanaik.
The latest version of Elements of Photography is 3.0, released on 12/16/2023. It was initially added to our database on 12/16/2023.
Elements of Photography runs on the following operating systems: Android/iOS.
Users of Elements of Photography gave it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Pros
- Comprehensive coverage of photography concepts
- Easy to understand for beginners and advanced photographers
- Includes practical examples and illustrations
- Encourages creativity and artistic vision
- Offers insights into technical aspects of photography
- Suitable for various types of photography (landscape, portrait, etc.)
- Access to online resources and community discussions
Cons
- Limited to specific photographic styles in some chapters
- May lack depth in advanced techniques for seasoned photographers
- Printed copies may be expensive
- Online resources may require internet access
- Not all topics may be applicable to all regions or cultures

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