Why Shooting Your Camera in Full Auto Mode Doesn’t Work
Let me start by saying that there is a time and a place for shooting in full auto. If you’re a beginner photographer, for example, full auto allows you to Continue Reading
Category Archives: exposure settings
Bought Your First DSLR? 6 Tips for Learning How to Use Your New Camera
After a lot of thought and research, you finally pull the trigger. You bring home your first digital camera, pull the sleek marvel of engineering out of the box, and Continue Reading
Different Shutter Speeds for Different Situations
In this article we shall be discussing the use of different shutter speeds in different kinds of situations. Before we elaborate on that, let’s define what shutter speed is. Shutter Continue Reading
15 Beginner Tips for Winter and Snow Photography
Winter is a beautiful time of year and offers many opportunities for amateurs and pros alike to hone their skills and capture some great images. Whether you have a simple Continue Reading
Understanding Exposure in Photography – Canon
This video from Canon is all about exposure. Learn how ISO, shutter speed and aperture affect your photographs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_10AbMujRJU
4 Secrets for How to Get Tack Sharp Photos
We’ve all been here before. You get home from an afternoon with your kids in the park, at the ball game, or even a formal photo session only to load your Continue Reading
What You Need to Know About Camera Aperture
One of the most commonly cited reasons that people give for wanting to transition from a point-and-shoot camera to an interchangeable lens system (mirrorless or DSLR) is the desire for Continue Reading
13 Camera Settings Every Beginner Needs to Know
Virtually any DSLR or mirrorless camera you buy today comes with a bunch of options and settings, all designed to help you get some awesome pictures. Most of these cameras Continue Reading
What is a Stop? The Common Currency of Exposure Explained
What are stops? Are they the same as f-stops? How are they measured? Are they the same for different exposure controls? Are they still useful now? These are common questions Continue Reading
Understanding the Most About Aperture
If your passion for photography has compelled you to advance from a smartphone or compact camera to a DSLR, then the most important concept to learn is how to achieve Continue Reading