What is ISO?
The acronym ISO refers to International Standards Organization. This gives us absolutely no clues as to how it is relevant in photography. The ISO setting…
Category: Camera Settings
Spot Metering – A Beginner’s Guide on How to Use it
Using the spot metering mode on your digital camera can help you make better photos. Spot metering helps you set more precise exposures than other…
How to Use a DSLR Camera: Basic Guide for Beginners
Using Your DSLR Camera How to use a DSLR camera is on the mind of every new photographer that has one. These cameras are complicated…
Long Exposure Photography: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide
Long exposure photography is a creative technique that produces stunning images you cannot replicate through normal exposure. It is a creative art that is unique,…
Understanding White Balance in Photography
Why it’s Important to Control the White Balance Settings on Your Camera When the white balance is correct in a digital photograph, white will appear…
How to Select the Best Camera Settings for Portraits
Selecting the best camera settings for portraits is challenging for many new photographers. Even some more advanced photographers who are not used to portrait photography…
What is Aperture? Introduction Lesson
Aperture in photography is a diaphragm in lenses that controls the amount of light that can enter the camera. This function works in a similar…
Sunrise Photography Tips from a Pro for Capturing Beautiful Images
Sunrise photography is breathtaking. Many of us miss the best free show nature has to offer daily by not waking up in time for it!…
How Do You Know if You Have a Correct Exposure?
Setting a correct exposure is foundational to good photography. But what is a correct exposure? A correct exposure is one that you are happy with.…
What is a Viewfinder and How is it Used?
Have you ever taken a moment to think about your camera’s viewfinder? It’s a component of our equipment that is often overlooked and ignored. But…