What does photography aperture mean?

Photographing aperture refers to the size of the camera lens opening, which mainly controls the light in and out by adjusting the aperture size. The size of the aperture determines the exposure and depth of field effect of the photo. The larger the aperture, the greater the photo exposure and the shallower the depth of field effect, and vice versa. So when taking pictures, we need to choose the appropriate aperture size according to the distance of the scene, the required effect and other factors.

The adjustment of aperture size can be realized by camera mode, such as aperture priority mode, manual mode and so on. When using aperture priority mode, the camera will automatically adjust the shutter speed to ensure the exposure of photos, while manual mode needs to manually adjust the shutter speed to control the exposure, which is quite challenging. Before shooting, it is recommended to know the aperture size of the camera in order to better control the quality of the photo.

For photographers, the understanding and application of aperture is very important. Only by mastering the adjustment method of aperture size can we better express the shooting theme and shooting intention. For example, when shooting a character, the appropriate aperture size can separate the model's face from the background, thus making the character more prominent. In addition, you can also try to create some special effects by adjusting the aperture size, such as the effect of focusing on the glass ball around the model to increase the artistry of the photo.