Category: Camera Know-how

5 Camera Controls for Landscape Photography

Every now and then, when I show one of my pictures to a friend or family member, I’ll hear a familiar response: “Wow, you must

A Beginner's Guide to the Wide-Angle Lens

A new lens has entered my meagre kit and rather than get to know it slowly, I decided it would be fun to jump in

Photography for Beginners: 3 Free Cheat Sheets to Get You Started Today

EDITOR’S NOTE: If you’re looking for a quick way to learn the basics of photography take a peek at our popular cheat sheets: The Snap

5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Camera Shutter Speed

There are a few things that are commonly discussed about the use of the camera’s shutter speed. They include: A fast shutter speed stops action

How to Avoid Blurry Photographs

Unwanted blur is annoying. It’s something that we all want to avoid. Many of us want our photos to be acceptably sharp, if not tact

The Real Reason You Should Be Using Manual Mode

If you do a Google search on using a camera’s manual shooting mode, you will come up with a zillion articles and blog posts that

Short Guide to Portrait Photography

You love photography. You’ve been taking pictures for a while now. Maybe you’ve invested in a better camera, or more lenses, perhaps an external flash,

Making Use of the Live View Function in Your Digital Camera - Free Quick Guide

Live View is a great feature on most digital cameras offered today. The first thing that you need to know about Live View is that

5 Tips for Better Low Light Images

Photo from Pixabay A photographer’s journey is one of many epochs. In many ways, it is like the long process of growing from a child

10 Camera Controls Every Photographer Should Know

So you’ve gotten your first camera. The package has finally arrived, you’ve charged the batteries, and inserted a brand new SD card. Breathlessly, you switch

The Dirty Secret about Scene Modes

A friend of mine that I’ve had since I was thirteen years old inspired this guide. The photography bug bit me at the tender age

DSLR Auto-Focus Modes Explained

When first embarking on the journey toward becoming a photographer, you were probably repeatedly told of the importance of exposure and composition. You went through

Category: Camera Know-how

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