When it comes to photography, there are several technical terms and concepts that can seem overwhelming for beginners. One such term is “aperture.” Understanding aperture is crucial for achieving the desired depth of field and controlling the amount of light that enters your camera. In this article, we answer what
So you’ve got a new DSLR. Welcome to a wonderful world of creative control over your images! If you’re wondering how to get started with your new DSLR camera, you’re in the right place. When you first crack open the box on a new DSLR, it can be overwhelming how
Ever wondered why some photos look wide and expansive, while others are zoomed in and detailed? Or why are some images bright and clear while others seem to blur more? The answer lies in the lens, a crucial component of any camera. Let’s take a look at two key concepts:
Understanding the basic operations of your camera can be overwhelming. We’ll simplify the Exposure Triangle (shutter speed, aperture, ISO). And we’ll keep it short and sweet! Why is it called The Exposure Triangle? Eh, why not? There are three camera settings that work together to control how bright your image
Why would I choose to only use prime lenses while there are many other great options out there? This sounds like a legitimate question, doesn’t it? Here’s how I became obsessed with primes! The one that started it all When I started doing photography, I had no money … that’s
Let’s think technical for a moment. A properly exposed image is created by mixing three key elements, known as the Exposure Triangle—Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO—to produce the right amount of lightness and darkness for a photograph. There are almost endless combinations that can be used to achieve an equivalent
We’re going to discuss depth of field. But I’m going to try and keep it really simple. When I’ve given workshops and busted out charts, most people’s eyes glazed over. So … no charts. Just photos. What is depth of field? Depth of field, sometimes written as DoF, is the
A sun flare or starburst is an artistic photographic technique that can be achieved without any special post-processing or editing tricks. By controlling how light enters the camera, we can make some really compelling images. Here’s how. The key to capturing starbursts To capture starbursts, we need to stop down to the minimum aperture of
I am an administrator for two Facebook groups — Long Exposure Photography and Long Exposure Creativity. Every once in a while, I see people asking, “What are your camera settings?” Invariably, someone will say, “What does it matter? EXIF settings aren’t helpful. They won’t tell you how to shoot.” That’s
Shutter Priority exposure mode is a fantastic tool for controlling how motion appears in your final image. This exposure mode allows the photographer to set the shutter speed while the camera determines the aperture. Most DSLR and mirrorless cameras offer at least four different exposure modes including shutter priority, aperture
Bokeh is a word you use to describe the effect of the blur or out-of-focus background that you get when shooting a subject. Simply put, bokeh is the pleasing or aesthetic quality of the out-of-focus blur in your photograph. So, the bokeh “effect” is an extremely shallow depth of field.
When I bought my first DSLR — a fancy Nikon D5100 — I was completely overwhelmed. I had watched a ton of YouTube videos and read the manual, but really didn’t feel like I had a deep knowledge of how to use my camera. There was one piece of advice
