Category: Photography Basics

Camera Basics Series - Shooting Modes Explained

Shooting modes may be confusing for people just starting in photography. After all, there are so many letters and icons on that mode dial! What

The Basics of a Zoom Lens Explained

A zoom lens is a versatile tool in your camera bag. You can get close when the world throws up barriers. You can see beyond

How to Use Leading Lines in Composition - Free Quick Guide

Lines exist everywhere in our world. In photos, they carry a distinct purpose. Today, you can learn about leading lines in photography & how to

The Zone System – Why It Is Important for You to Learn It!

Learning about the Zone System is important for every serious photographer. When you know the Zone System, you will have a good understanding of tone

How to Use Low Light to Create Dramatic Mood

Light is a powerful way to create mood in your photographs. We respond on a deep emotional level to light. Bright, warm light reminds us

I’m Confused by White Balance. Please Explain!

If you’ve been using your digital camera for a while, you’ll have noticed a button or function called White Balance. You might even know a

Camera Basics Series: ISO Explained

ISO is the third element that works together with shutter speed and aperture to complete the photography exposure triangle. Learning and using these elements properly

Camera Basics Series: Aperture Explained

Aperture, like shutter speed, is an essential building block in understanding how light reaches our camera’s sensor for us to create the perfect photograph. Learning

Camera Basics Series: ISO Explained - Free Quick Guide

ISO is the third element that works with shutter speed and aperture to complete the photography exposure triangle. ISO is an acronym for International Standards

Creating Blur Is Easy, Managing It Is Something Else

We’ve all created blur in photos. Sadly, blur can occur more often than we want it to. Creating blur in our images is easy, but

Five Tips for Low Light Photography

What do we mean when we talk about low light? And how do you take great photographs when there isn’t much light available? In this

Camera Basics Series: Shutter Speed Explained

If I were to ask you to hold a pretend camera up to your face and take a photo, I bet you would hold the

Category: Photography Basics

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