Tag: exposure
Online Photography Courses for Beginners
We’re all photographers these days, sharing images on social media or blogs, instantly emailing snapshots to friends. But many of us have only the...
Understanding How to Determine and Adjust White Balance
In this article, we are focusing on the color balance within your digital camera system - better known as the white balance. A setting...
How to Take Better Portraits: Understanding the Principles of Aperture
Portraiture and Aperture
Portraiture is considered one of the most versatile and ever-changing practices of photography. A portrait is an image that not only captures...
Introduction to Shutter Speed
What is Shutter Speed?
Shutter speed is the amount of time the shutter is open and a measurement of time. It's basically the timer for...
Introduction to Aperture
Aperture
In our course on Understanding the Exposure Triangle, we talked about the importance of light in photography and about controlling how much light gets...
Understanding ISO Sensitivity
ISO
In our course on Understanding the Exposure Triangle, we spoke of the importance of light in photography and about controlling how much light gets...
Tips for Better Landscape Photography
Landscape Photography
Landscape photography is one of the toughest genre's of all types of photography. Once the moment is passed it can't be faked and...
Using the Pop-up Flash on Your Camera
Pop-up Flash
This article, though primarily intended for DSLR users, would be just as useful for any digital camera user with a built-in flash. I...
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)
What is Auto Exposure Bracketing?
Auto exposure bracketing, or AEB, is a term that is used to signify a process where the camera automatically takes...
Sunset Photography (Easy as 1, 2, 3)
Sunset Photography
You may have probably faced this challenge many times. You’re standing in front of the most magical sunset. You decide to whip out...
An Introduction to Flash Painting
Flash Painting
Slow shutter speed does open up a whole world of possibilities in as much as creative photography is concerned. Literally, you are limited...
Low Light Photography Tips
Low Light Photography
I wrote about flash painting in one of my previous articles. It is but one application of low light photography techniques which...
Reflector Basics
Photography Reflector Basics
A reflector is often seen in the possession of many professional photographers. If asked, they would probably say that it was one of...
How to Choose the Right ISO for Your Shot
The Right ISO
Selecting the right ISO for your shot depends on the lighting where you are taking your pictures. To learn more of what...
Techniques for Landscape Photography
Landscape Photography
Using simple camera techniques will assure you capture a beautiful, sharp landscape photograph. What's the point of spending considerable time and effort to...
