About Elements of Photography
About Elements of Photography
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A camera didn't make a great picture any more than a typewriter wrote a great novel. - Peter Adams
Elements of Photography (EoP) is the most comprehensive app on the marketplace on photography. Instead of bogging down with a huge amount of text or long boring videos, EoP uses targeted small chunks of text backed by beautiful full screen HD photos.
EoP includes chapters, tools, quiz, and tips – designed in a way to help amateur and budding photographers understand the elements of photography and not let the camera become a technological barrier between the cameraman and the subject. The tools and tips are always close at hand for reference. The quiz section is included to check your understanding of the photography concepts. Chapters are organized with a smooth inclination making it easy for the absolute beginner to understand the basics of photography. Starting from the very basic topics like focal length, shutter speed etc. to more advanced topics like metering, exposure triangle, and flash photography. EoP is the complete reference available right at your figure tip.
Designed using special dynamic content scaling technology – it seamlessly works on different screen resolution and sizes. From phones to tablets: you will get a uniform user experience.
Stunning HD graphics on supporting devices.
Chapters-> Basics 1 is available in the base version. Rest can be unlocked via in-app purchase.
Chapters
•Basics 1
oDSLRs vs Others
oFocal Length
oShutter Speed
oAperture
oISO
•Basics 2
oComposition
oDepth of Field
oHistogram
oMetering
oHDR/Exp-bracketing
oRaw vs Jpg
•Exposure Triangle
•Camera Modes
oShutter Priority
oAperture Priority
oProgram mode
oFull Manual
oOther 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 all)
•Basics 1
•Basics 2
•Advance Questions
Tips (over 30 sub-sections)
•General Tips
oWhen to use manual
oLow light photography
oExposure compensation
oWhen to use flash
•Travel
oAerial Shots
oLandscapes
oCityscapes
oLandmarks
oCulture and Traditions
oSeascapes/Waterfalls
oSunrise/Sunset
oSnow
•Wildlife
oAnimals/Zoo
oBirds
oPets
oAquariums
oInsects
•People and Portraits
oPortraits
oWedding Shots
oGroup Shots
oSelf Portraits
oChildren
•Sports
oStadium/Team sports
oRacing/Motor sports
oExtreme sports
oIndoor sports
•Creative
oForced perspective
oStar trail
oLightning
oLight Art
oFireworks
oZoom blur
oMiniature faking
A perfect companion to start your photography journey. Happy clicking…
Send in your comments and feedback to feedback@elementsofphotography.com and do not forget to rate the app.
Elements of Photography (EoP) is the most comprehensive app on the marketplace on photography. Instead of bogging down with a huge amount of text or long boring videos, EoP uses targeted small chunks of text backed by beautiful full screen HD photos.
EoP includes chapters, tools, quiz, and tips – designed in a way to help amateur and budding photographers understand the elements of photography and not let the camera become a technological barrier between the cameraman and the subject. The tools and tips are always close at hand for reference. The quiz section is included to check your understanding of the photography concepts. Chapters are organized with a smooth inclination making it easy for the absolute beginner to understand the basics of photography. Starting from the very basic topics like focal length, shutter speed etc. to more advanced topics like metering, exposure triangle, and flash photography. EoP is the complete reference available right at your figure tip.
Designed using special dynamic content scaling technology – it seamlessly works on different screen resolution and sizes. From phones to tablets: you will get a uniform user experience.
Stunning HD graphics on supporting devices.
Chapters-> Basics 1 is available in the base version. Rest can be unlocked via in-app purchase.
Chapters
•Basics 1
oDSLRs vs Others
oFocal Length
oShutter Speed
oAperture
oISO
•Basics 2
oComposition
oDepth of Field
oHistogram
oMetering
oHDR/Exp-bracketing
oRaw vs Jpg
•Exposure Triangle
•Camera Modes
oShutter Priority
oAperture Priority
oProgram mode
oFull Manual
oOther 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 all)
•Basics 1
•Basics 2
•Advance Questions
Tips (over 30 sub-sections)
•General Tips
oWhen to use manual
oLow light photography
oExposure compensation
oWhen to use flash
•Travel
oAerial Shots
oLandscapes
oCityscapes
oLandmarks
oCulture and Traditions
oSeascapes/Waterfalls
oSunrise/Sunset
oSnow
•Wildlife
oAnimals/Zoo
oBirds
oPets
oAquariums
oInsects
•People and Portraits
oPortraits
oWedding Shots
oGroup Shots
oSelf Portraits
oChildren
•Sports
oStadium/Team sports
oRacing/Motor sports
oExtreme sports
oIndoor sports
•Creative
oForced perspective
oStar trail
oLightning
oLight Art
oFireworks
oZoom blur
oMiniature faking
A perfect companion to start your photography journey. Happy clicking…
Send in your comments and feedback to feedback@elementsofphotography.com and do not forget to rate the app.
Ratings & Reviews
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Easy to Use Entry-Level Overview
Aug 30, 2013 This app introduces a new photographer to the basic tools and ideas involved in shooting with a DSLR camera through photos, short paragraphs, charts and so on; it does not use videos. The different factors seem fairly comprehensive: a person new to photography could use only this app and come away with a pretty strong sense of what they are doing. Quizzes allow the user to test their understanding, and tools allow the user to use the app in the field after they have learned and begun shooting. Very rarely I wished for slightly more in depth explanations of the subjects but for the most part a good level of detail was included to educate me without confusing or boring me. I especially liked seeing the same compositions photographed with varying settings so I could see exactly the different effects of changing one's camera's settings. Initially I was a bit skeptical of the quality because I spotted spelling errors but I guess the authors figure that, as a picture is worth a thousand words, they needn't worry too much about the actual written words they chose. I would recommend this app to the new DSLR owner or even someone in the market for such because the app spends some time discussing the pros and cons of different kinds of digital cameras available today. Word. more -
Worth three bucks
Aug 22, 2015 A pocket full of information as a quick reference is always a good thing. If you need to learn the most basic stuff the free version is all you'll need, but paying for the full unlock is really worth the quiz refreshers and the DoF/EV guides. Four stars, this app is incredibly smart and shiny until you pay for the unlock, then what you will get feels unrefined and incomplete. There are whole slides that are blank, and poor English that needs editing. As for the content, the most confusing parts of photography are explained and your understanding of them is tested with a simple "you got is right, or not" check system, and a help button to point you to the correct part of the guide. This makes it easy to see where your weaknesses are and what you'll need to go over before that next shoot. I'd hope for updates that fix the small issues and add more content like the use of polarizing filters, intentional lens flares or when to use a hood, ND for waterfall shots, etc. for more of the creative processes that people might expect in a hide like this. Overall this is a good addition to your arsenal, and I'd recommend this app to everyone, beginner to professional. more -
Easy to use beginner photography
Mar 2, 2018 This is a fantastic program for beginner photographers easy learning with visual aspects as well as easy to follow prompts I love this and have learned more in basic 1 thank hours and hours of watching videos definitely recommend. I was also having difficulty trying to get the in app purchase to go thru I finally wound up just rebooting my phone as it kept saying my purchase was cancelled and was able to get the purchase complete this was a problem apparently on my end so FYI your getting a message error saying purchase cancelled just reboot and try again. more -
Amazing...and not just for beginners
Mar 16, 2015 I've been using my DSLR for almost 7 years, and this app taught me more in 3 minutes than all of the articles and attempted lessons from photographer friends I've tried to absorb . though I had a solid understanding of the principles of photography, translating it to the digital camera has been frustrating at times. This app gives a clear, logical explanation of concepts and settings without drowning you in unnecessary information. It's an incredible tool and the price is far less than it's worth. Lots of "ah HA!" Moments. My only regret us that I didn't have this years ago. more -
EXACTLY what I need!!!
Aug 28, 2016 I've wanted to get into photography but the technical aspect has always intimidated me. Now that I just bought my first dslr, I have no choice but to learn. This app gives straight forward concise definitions of each concept and then provides really good examples. Many of the examples even include sub-examples. E.g.: when showing you the effect of changes to ISO it provides the same image taken with four diff ISOs, allowing you to actually *see* what ISO means in practice. I'm only through a couple of the units but I've learned so much already. If you're new to photography, this app is a must have. more -
Great App! A must have app for beginner photographers
Jan 2, 2021 I love this app! It explains the basics of photography in an easy to understand format and includes interactive graphics that enhance learning. It goes beyond my expectations. As a beginning photographer, I'm glad I can take this app with me on my phone for reference when needed. Above all, I believe when I complete all the lessons, I will not only be more knowledgeable about photography but I will be equipped to use that knowledge in real life photography situations. more -
Best kickstarter app for beginners
Sep 8, 2017 I appreciate this app. The material challenged me but was presented well for learning. The quizzes and charts and tables and exercise tool are brilliant. It's a great app to come back to for refreshers and when you've forgotten something. Out of the dozens of apps I've looked at and of all the apps I've ever bought this one is one of the tops for delivering value. PS years later, I'm still enjoying it. Thank you. more -
Amazing
Jan 15, 2017 As a Videographer it's a whole diffrent story going from just that to photography. This app teaches you everything you need to know plus some super handy tips for people already in the game. Very handy and props to the creator you made something people who care about learning can use and even look back on anytime they like for the 3 dollars it is well worth it. more -
Professional photographer 6yrs
Mar 30, 2018 This is the most detailed app for beginner photographers.I bought just to see how accurate it was it is dead on. I would give this app a perfect 10 if rating would allow so if you are a beginner photographer I would buy this app it would help you out more then any other app I have downloaded. more -
Great Visual Photography Tutorial
Apr 20, 2015 This app is great for explaining and re-explaining everything you need to understand to get started (or brush up on, or expand) in photography. As you manipulate on-screen simulated camera controls, the background picture changes to show the resulting effect on the resulting photo. Great job! more
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Easy to Use Entry-Level Overview
Aug 30, 2013 This app introduces a new photographer to the basic tools and ideas involved in shooting with a DSLR camera through photos, short paragraphs, charts and so on; it does not use videos. The different factors seem fairly comprehensive: a person new to photography could use only this app and come away with a pretty strong sense of what they are doing. Quizzes allow the user to test their understanding, and tools allow the user to use the app in the field after they have learned and begun shooting. Very rarely I wished for slightly more in depth explanations of the subjects but for the most part a good level of detail was included to educate me without confusing or boring me. I especially liked seeing the same compositions photographed with varying settings so I could see exactly the different effects of changing one's camera's settings. Initially I was a bit skeptical of the quality because I spotted spelling errors but I guess the authors figure that, as a picture is worth a thousand words, they needn't worry too much about the actual written words they chose. I would recommend this app to the new DSLR owner or even someone in the market for such because the app spends some time discussing the pros and cons of different kinds of digital cameras available today. Word. more -
Worth three bucks
Aug 22, 2015 A pocket full of information as a quick reference is always a good thing. If you need to learn the most basic stuff the free version is all you'll need, but paying for the full unlock is really worth the quiz refreshers and the DoF/EV guides. Four stars, this app is incredibly smart and shiny until you pay for the unlock, then what you will get feels unrefined and incomplete. There are whole slides that are blank, and poor English that needs editing. As for the content, the most confusing parts of photography are explained and your understanding of them is tested with a simple "you got is right, or not" check system, and a help button to point you to the correct part of the guide. This makes it easy to see where your weaknesses are and what you'll need to go over before that next shoot. I'd hope for updates that fix the small issues and add more content like the use of polarizing filters, intentional lens flares or when to use a hood, ND for waterfall shots, etc. for more of the creative processes that people might expect in a hide like this. Overall this is a good addition to your arsenal, and I'd recommend this app to everyone, beginner to professional. more -
Easy to use beginner photography
Mar 2, 2018 This is a fantastic program for beginner photographers easy learning with visual aspects as well as easy to follow prompts I love this and have learned more in basic 1 thank hours and hours of watching videos definitely recommend. I was also having difficulty trying to get the in app purchase to go thru I finally wound up just rebooting my phone as it kept saying my purchase was cancelled and was able to get the purchase complete this was a problem apparently on my end so FYI your getting a message error saying purchase cancelled just reboot and try again. more -
Amazing...and not just for beginners
Mar 16, 2015 I've been using my DSLR for almost 7 years, and this app taught me more in 3 minutes than all of the articles and attempted lessons from photographer friends I've tried to absorb . though I had a solid understanding of the principles of photography, translating it to the digital camera has been frustrating at times. This app gives a clear, logical explanation of concepts and settings without drowning you in unnecessary information. It's an incredible tool and the price is far less than it's worth. Lots of "ah HA!" Moments. My only regret us that I didn't have this years ago. more -
EXACTLY what I need!!!
Aug 28, 2016 I've wanted to get into photography but the technical aspect has always intimidated me. Now that I just bought my first dslr, I have no choice but to learn. This app gives straight forward concise definitions of each concept and then provides really good examples. Many of the examples even include sub-examples. E.g.: when showing you the effect of changes to ISO it provides the same image taken with four diff ISOs, allowing you to actually *see* what ISO means in practice. I'm only through a couple of the units but I've learned so much already. If you're new to photography, this app is a must have. more -
Great App! A must have app for beginner photographers
Jan 2, 2021 I love this app! It explains the basics of photography in an easy to understand format and includes interactive graphics that enhance learning. It goes beyond my expectations. As a beginning photographer, I'm glad I can take this app with me on my phone for reference when needed. Above all, I believe when I complete all the lessons, I will not only be more knowledgeable about photography but I will be equipped to use that knowledge in real life photography situations. more -
Best kickstarter app for beginners
Sep 8, 2017 I appreciate this app. The material challenged me but was presented well for learning. The quizzes and charts and tables and exercise tool are brilliant. It's a great app to come back to for refreshers and when you've forgotten something. Out of the dozens of apps I've looked at and of all the apps I've ever bought this one is one of the tops for delivering value. PS years later, I'm still enjoying it. Thank you. more -
Amazing
Jan 15, 2017 As a Videographer it's a whole diffrent story going from just that to photography. This app teaches you everything you need to know plus some super handy tips for people already in the game. Very handy and props to the creator you made something people who care about learning can use and even look back on anytime they like for the 3 dollars it is well worth it. more -
Professional photographer 6yrs
Mar 30, 2018 This is the most detailed app for beginner photographers.I bought just to see how accurate it was it is dead on. I would give this app a perfect 10 if rating would allow so if you are a beginner photographer I would buy this app it would help you out more then any other app I have downloaded. more -
Great Visual Photography Tutorial
Apr 20, 2015 This app is great for explaining and re-explaining everything you need to understand to get started (or brush up on, or expand) in photography. As you manipulate on-screen simulated camera controls, the background picture changes to show the resulting effect on the resulting photo. Great job! more
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Easy to use beginner photography
Mar 2, 2018 This is a fantastic program for beginner photographers easy learning with visual aspects as well as easy to follow prompts I love this and have learned more in basic 1 thank hours and hours of watching videos definitely recommend. I was also having difficulty trying to get the in app purchase to go thru I finally wound up just rebooting my phone as it kept saying my purchase was cancelled and was able to get the purchase complete this was a problem apparently on my end so FYI your getting a message error saying purchase cancelled just reboot and try again. more -
Amazing...and not just for beginners
Mar 16, 2015 I've been using my DSLR for almost 7 years, and this app taught me more in 3 minutes than all of the articles and attempted lessons from photographer friends I've tried to absorb . though I had a solid understanding of the principles of photography, translating it to the digital camera has been frustrating at times. This app gives a clear, logical explanation of concepts and settings without drowning you in unnecessary information. It's an incredible tool and the price is far less than it's worth. Lots of "ah HA!" Moments. My only regret us that I didn't have this years ago. more -
EXACTLY what I need!!!
Aug 28, 2016 I've wanted to get into photography but the technical aspect has always intimidated me. Now that I just bought my first dslr, I have no choice but to learn. This app gives straight forward concise definitions of each concept and then provides really good examples. Many of the examples even include sub-examples. E.g.: when showing you the effect of changes to ISO it provides the same image taken with four diff ISOs, allowing you to actually *see* what ISO means in practice. I'm only through a couple of the units but I've learned so much already. If you're new to photography, this app is a must have. more -
Great App! A must have app for beginner photographers
Jan 2, 2021 I love this app! It explains the basics of photography in an easy to understand format and includes interactive graphics that enhance learning. It goes beyond my expectations. As a beginning photographer, I'm glad I can take this app with me on my phone for reference when needed. Above all, I believe when I complete all the lessons, I will not only be more knowledgeable about photography but I will be equipped to use that knowledge in real life photography situations. more -
Best kickstarter app for beginners
Sep 8, 2017 I appreciate this app. The material challenged me but was presented well for learning. The quizzes and charts and tables and exercise tool are brilliant. It's a great app to come back to for refreshers and when you've forgotten something. Out of the dozens of apps I've looked at and of all the apps I've ever bought this one is one of the tops for delivering value. PS years later, I'm still enjoying it. Thank you. more -
Amazing
Jan 15, 2017 As a Videographer it's a whole diffrent story going from just that to photography. This app teaches you everything you need to know plus some super handy tips for people already in the game. Very handy and props to the creator you made something people who care about learning can use and even look back on anytime they like for the 3 dollars it is well worth it. more -
Professional photographer 6yrs
Mar 30, 2018 This is the most detailed app for beginner photographers.I bought just to see how accurate it was it is dead on. I would give this app a perfect 10 if rating would allow so if you are a beginner photographer I would buy this app it would help you out more then any other app I have downloaded. more -
Great Visual Photography Tutorial
Apr 20, 2015 This app is great for explaining and re-explaining everything you need to understand to get started (or brush up on, or expand) in photography. As you manipulate on-screen simulated camera controls, the background picture changes to show the resulting effect on the resulting photo. Great job! more -
Thank you for iOS 11 Update
Oct 22, 2017 Thank you for updating to iOS 11. You so had been wonderful for the last several years that I've owned it. I have yet to update my iPhone to 11 because of all the wonderful apps that I would lose. I look forward to Future updates. more -
IN LOVE
May 8, 2019 I definitely recommend this app to any and all photographers whether you’re a beginner trying to get into it or a pro just trying freshen up some things, this app will no doubt be the savior to your problems! Very easy to work and understand more
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Easy to Use Entry-Level Overview
Aug 30, 2013 This app introduces a new photographer to the basic tools and ideas involved in shooting with a DSLR camera through photos, short paragraphs, charts and so on; it does not use videos. The different factors seem fairly comprehensive: a person new to photography could use only this app and come away with a pretty strong sense of what they are doing. Quizzes allow the user to test their understanding, and tools allow the user to use the app in the field after they have learned and begun shooting. Very rarely I wished for slightly more in depth explanations of the subjects but for the most part a good level of detail was included to educate me without confusing or boring me. I especially liked seeing the same compositions photographed with varying settings so I could see exactly the different effects of changing one's camera's settings. Initially I was a bit skeptical of the quality because I spotted spelling errors but I guess the authors figure that, as a picture is worth a thousand words, they needn't worry too much about the actual written words they chose. I would recommend this app to the new DSLR owner or even someone in the market for such because the app spends some time discussing the pros and cons of different kinds of digital cameras available today. Word. more -
Worth three bucks
Aug 22, 2015 A pocket full of information as a quick reference is always a good thing. If you need to learn the most basic stuff the free version is all you'll need, but paying for the full unlock is really worth the quiz refreshers and the DoF/EV guides. Four stars, this app is incredibly smart and shiny until you pay for the unlock, then what you will get feels unrefined and incomplete. There are whole slides that are blank, and poor English that needs editing. As for the content, the most confusing parts of photography are explained and your understanding of them is tested with a simple "you got is right, or not" check system, and a help button to point you to the correct part of the guide. This makes it easy to see where your weaknesses are and what you'll need to go over before that next shoot. I'd hope for updates that fix the small issues and add more content like the use of polarizing filters, intentional lens flares or when to use a hood, ND for waterfall shots, etc. for more of the creative processes that people might expect in a hide like this. Overall this is a good addition to your arsenal, and I'd recommend this app to everyone, beginner to professional. more -
Very helpful
Jan 3, 2015 This app is very helpful for beginners like myself. I believe the content is explained well and it gives good examples of the concepts. It is definitely worth the 2.99 in my opinion. I didn't give it 5 starts because I noticed while gong through the lessons a couple of the pages were blank where text should've been. Other than that, it's great! more
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Good but froze me
Oct 26, 2019 I liked the app but when I finally purchased it I used some of the features. But I opened the Ev table chart and it froze. I could not get back to the home page. So my only recourse was to delete the app. Then I went out and downloaded it again but it was locked and wanted me to pay again. I am not going to pay twice but I really liked it. more
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What’s Groovy
This goes beyond the typical beginner lessons elsewhere. Instead of the same old "don't shoot in auto" this interactive app teaches the fundamentals of exposure, light, lenses, when to do this or that, how to understand histograms, bracketing, and depth of field in one of the easiest explanations I've seen yet. It even has an introduction to flash photography and how it works.
Couple charts for EV table, DOF calculator, and quizzes on the information learned.
Well worth buying if you're serious and tired of hunting across the web just to find articles that teach in a million different ways what a million different people think is the correct way.
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Release Notes
3.0
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