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8 Things You Should Always Keep in Your Camera Bag

8 Things You Should Always Keep in Your Camera Bag

There are a few things every photographer should keep in his or her camera bag. Check our list to make sure you’re not forgetting something important! 1. Spare memory card There’s nothing worse than having the perfect shot, going to take your picture, and your camera telling you your memory card is full. To avoid […]

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Manual Mode Demystified: A Tutorial for Beginner Photographers

Manual Mode Demystified: A Tutorial for Beginner Photographers

Are you new to the fascinating world of photography? Or perhaps, you’ve been experimenting with your camera for a while, but have only relied on the “auto” mode thus far? If so, the recent tutorial video by photographer Paul Farris is could be helpful. For the sake of brevity and convenience, we will delve into […]

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10 Common Mistakes Beginner Photographers Make

10 Common Mistakes Beginner Photographers Make

You’ll definitely be making lots of mistakes when starting out in photography. Of course making mistakes is fine – it’s an important part of the learning process. But what’s a real bummer is if you keep on making the same mistakes time and again, and you can’t figure out what you’re doing wrong. If that’s […]

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How to Use the Exposure Triangle in Photography

How to Use the Exposure Triangle in Photography

Photography is an intricate art form that relies on the harmonious synergy of its essential components to produce the perfect shot. One of the most fundamental and critical concepts that every budding photographer should understand is the Exposure Triangle. It forms the foundation of photography, bringing together three vital settings – Aperture, Shutter Speed, and […]

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What is Noise in Photography?

What is Noise in Photography?

When we talk about “noise” in the world of photography, we’re not referring to audible sound. Instead, this term signifies something entirely different. Noise in photography denotes the visual distortion seen in an image, often manifesting as random specks or grain. But what exactly causes it, and how can we minimize it? Let’s delve deep […]

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Camera Metering Modes Tutorial

Camera Metering Modes Tutorial

It’s frustrating when an image turns out bright or darker than you would have liked. To better understand how to get correct exposures, you need to understand the different ways a camera meters light. Photographer Saurav Sinha shares his insight on three basic metering modes: To form an image, cameras need to focus the light […]

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7 Beginner Tips For Sharper Photos

7 Beginner Tips For Sharper Photos

Scott Kelby, the author of many digital photography books says, “If your photos aren’t sharp then the rest doesn’t matter.” Key to any image is its sharpness, and in order to get those photos pin sharp you need to follow some basic guidelines. There’s nothing worse than looking at a portrait photo and seeing that […]

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Camera Modes Photography Exercise

Camera Modes Photography Exercise

Related reminder: only 1 day left for the Fundamental Photo Cheat Sheets at 75% Off This article is to help photographers gain expertise in utilizing the most important camera modes, enabling them to adapt to different shooting situations and take their photography skills to the next level. This exercise consists of four parts, each focusing […]

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Understanding Metering Modes

Understanding Metering Modes

Here’s another quick tutorial from the Camera Fundamentals Cheat Sheets (launch sale is ending soon)! Metering modes are an often-overlooked camera setting that determine how the camera measures the amount of light in a scene and sets the exposure. The three most common metering modes are evaluative, center-weighted, and spot metering. Let’s take a closer […]

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How to Read a Camera’s Histogram

How to Read a Camera’s Histogram

Today’s quick tip comes from these new Fundamental Photography Cheat Sheets which are currently 75% off for the launch sale. The histogram is a graphical representation of the tonal range of the image, with the left side of the graph representing the shadows and the right side representing the highlights. By checking the histogram, you […]

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