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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Why is the exposure triangle so important to creative photography? Well, without it there is no creativity to your photography which makes it really important. Oh, you don’t know what the exposure triangle is? It’s your three most fundamental keys in photography: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, which together control how much light reaches your […]
Today’s quick tip comes from the PictureCorrect Fundamental Cheat Sheets which are currently 75% off for a Summer Sale. Camera autofocus modes refer to the different ways in which a camera’s autofocus system can be set to focus on a subject. Each mode has its own strengths and weaknesses, and can be used in different […]
Understanding your camera’s built-in light meter is crucial for achieving proper exposure in your photographs. In a YouTube video by photographer Phil Steele, he explains how the light meter works, how it determines proper exposure, and how it can sometimes be a hindrance when trying to capture certain scenes: Most DSLR cameras have a built-in […]
In this new video, photographer Simon d’Entremont addresses the issue of whether or not high megapixel camera bodies are worth it for photography. He aims to help viewers decide if they need a high megapixel camera and whether or not upscaling software can replace the need for one: The megapixel count of a camera refers to […]
In this short video, professional photographer Phil Steele from Steeletraining demonstrates how to properly hold your camera to minimize camera shake and get sharp images: Steele starts by cautioning against some of the common mistakes he sees people make when holding their cameras. Holding the camera too far away from your body or not supporting […]
Starting something new is always the hardest part. Chances are you’ll feel lost most of the time. The worst part is when you keep repeating the same mistakes and you have no one to correct you. In photography, this can severely impact your attitude and budding career before it even takes off. If you’re someone […]
