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The term "Framed" refers to the act of enclosing or presenting something within a frame, which is a common practice in photography to enhance the visual appeal of an image. "Shot" relates to capturing a photograph, often used to describe the act of taking a picture. Together, "The Framed Shot" suggests a focus on both the artistic presentation of photographs and the moments captured, implying a professional and curated approach to photography. The name evokes a sense of artistry and attention to detail in the photography business.
Astrophotography
Astrophotography is a style of photography focused on capturing celestial objects and scenes in the night sky, such as galaxies, nebulae, star fields, and the moon. This genre includes diverse techniques like wide-angle nightscapes, time-lapse videos, and highly detailed deep-sky imaging, requiring specific gear like high-aperture lenses, star trackers, and, for advanced work, telescopes and planetary cameras. The focus is on capturing celestial bodies like the Milky Way, stars, planets, and deep-sky objects such as nebulae and galaxies. It often takes place in dark environments with minimal light pollution to allow the fainter light from space to be captured. Common equipment includes cameras (DSLRs or mirrorless), wide-angle lenses with wide apertures (e.g., f/2.8 or lower) to gather more light, and stable tripods. Astrophotography is typically shot in manual (M) mode to control settings like shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. Aperture: Wide apertures (small f-numbers) are used to let in the most light possible. Shutter Speed: This is adjusted to balance light capture and avoid star trails, with longer speeds used to capture more light and shorter speeds to keep stars sharp. ISO: Kept as low as possible to reduce noise while still capturing enough light. Finding dark skies and planning around celestial events like meteor showers or moon phases are crucial for successful shots.
