This document provides an introduction to basic photography concepts. It begins with the history of photography, tracing the evolution from camera obscura in the 18th century to early photographs in 1826. It then covers the key elements of exposure including aperture, ISO, and shutter speed. The document explains composition and framing techniques such as the rule of thirds, leading lines, depth and background. It concludes with a section on lighting that defines characteristics of light, types of light sources and additional tips for photographing events.