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I’m so glad you found your way onto my Photography Basics series. I have taught the basics of photography to millions of photographers around the world through Improve Photography, so I know just exactly how difficult it can seem to learn the basics of photography. My goal is to make this Photography Basics series the […]
The iPhone XS has an amazing camera, and the best part of that camera is the Depth Control feature, which lets you adjust the background blur after you take the photo. This is a powerful feature, but to get the most out of it, you might want to check out these tips and tricks on […]
Today’s DSLRs have light sensors that measure the ambient light, and the lens on the camera affects this. However, when you are using TTL flash metering to set your exposure, you need not worry. TTL flash metering doesn’t base the exposure reading on the ambient light, but rather on what the flash output light will […]
Understanding High Speed Sync Flash and Shutter Curtains Before we can talk about high-speed synchronization (sync), we need to discuss what flash sync is. Flash sync is the computer-controlled feature in which the flash and the shutter release are synchronized such that the flash light output illuminates the subject for the specific moments that the […]
Understanding Autofocus Modes Nothing, ruins a photograph more than a blurry, unsharp image. One of the godsends of modern DSLR technology is the autofocus feature. But as useful as autofocus is, sometimes the camera gets it wrong and focuses on the wrong subject. Additionally, there are situations where autofocus just can’t cut it. The fantastic […]
Understanding Camera Lenses The creative use of the lens gives photography its expressive qualities – they shape the way you “see” the world through the viewfinder. There is an inherent distorting quality to a camera lens, and you have to embrace that to get your vision properly captured on “film” or in the image sensor. […]
Understanding Resolution in Digital Photography Resolution is a common word when you enter the digital photography realm. It can be a tricky and confusing topic, as each item in the photographic chain has its own relative resolution value that isn’t interchangeable with the next item. But once you understand what is being measured, you can […]
ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed Explained In photography, exposure is a critical element that determines what is actually recorded on a camera’s image sensor. There are three adjustable elements that control the exposure – ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed. 1.The Exposure Triangle ISO Speed is how sensitive your camera’s sensor is to light, each value […]
The night sky is variable. Some nights are grey and overcast, some filled with stars, yet others are busy with the movement of clouds on weather fronts. Long shutter speeds are the key to capturing imaginative and beautiful images of the sky at night, so be patient and this kind of photography will become second […]