Category: Photography Basics

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

6 Free eBooks That Will Improve Your Photography Composition

Photo by Thomas Leuthard Looking to improve your photography composition and don’t know where to start? We have put together a list of some free

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

5 Important Photo Facts I Didn't Know When I Started - Free Quick Guide

When you first pick up a camera, there’s a huge thrill about the possibilities lying ahead of you to create beautiful images. If you’re interested

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

Aspect Ratios

Photo by Björn Bechstein If someone asked me to compile a list of topics photographers enjoy discussing, I doubt aspect ratios would make the top

4 Misconceptions That New Photographers Believe

Photography is easily one of the most rewarding hobbies or occupations that a person can practice. It can be visceral and exciting, or calming and

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: Photography Basics

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