The aperture is one of the elements of the exposure triangle, along with ISO and shutter speed. It is one of the controls we learn very early in our exploration of photography. At a base level, it’s a pretty simple and basic control. However, if you think briefly about it, the aperture is quite a […]
Photography for Beginners Articles
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A lot of people can be put off of flash photography due to their first experiences with it. The reason for this is that they use the internal flip flash unit on their cameras. These tiny little flashes push out a harsh, very direct flash that can give a very unflattering shot. Take a look […]
Are you looking for simple photography tips? Well, if you’re a beginning photographer you will encounter endless streams of advice and rules that purport to make you better — maybe even overnight. Some of this information will be foisted upon you by more seasoned photographers who feel a sense of duty to pass on their […]
There’s a lot that goes into being a successful photographer. Certainly, the stakes are higher for professional photographers, but anyone who engages in this craft will experience some degree of anxiety in pursuit of their goals. Of course, there’s all the technical skills one has to acquire and develop and, for some, a wide range […]
I suppose many of you are wondering – what are the most important camera controls beginners need to master? I am sure that like me, there are one or two of you that bought their first camera because you were attracted to all the buttons and dials it had. There was a sense of wonderment […]
