Have you heard photographers throwing around terms like “1 full stop” or “2 full stops”? Are you wondering, “what are stops in photography?” Today’s post is going to dive right into photography stops and how they are useful to know when dialing in, and changing settings for exposure! I’ll be honest, when I first heard […]

Have you heard of the Sunny 16 Rule in photography? It’s a simple way to estimate your camera exposure settings using day light when you don’t have a light meter or when your in camera light meter can’t be trusted. If you’ve been following along with my recent posts, you’ll know that I typically usually […]

Did you just purchase some new photography gear? Did you unbox it and feel a little surge of panic at the look of all the buttons? If you’re looking for tips about how to use the Godox V1 flash, then you’ve come to the right post. Confession: When I first purchased my Godox V1 speed […]

Who doesn’t love a good cheat sheet? If you are in the process of learning photography basics, I have a guide just for you! Download my Exposure Triangle Cheat Sheet for free. Keep it handy as you practice as a camera setting quick reference guide! In case we haven’t met, my name is Kelley Hoagland […]

The exposure triangle in photography is one of the fundamental principles you must master to start taking better photos of your family! Whether the exposure triangle refers to how a photographer dials settings into his/her camera to properly balance and manipulate the amount of light coming into the camera. When using the exposure triangle, the […]

If you are beginning the process of learning photography, you’re probably reading and hearing the term “exposure” a lot. You may think, “What is exposure in photography?” In this post, I’ll explore the basic concept of exposure. If we haven’t met before, I’m Kelley Hoagland! I’m a wife, mother of 3 girls, and family photographer […]

Are you on a journey of learning photography? If one of your goals is mastering the basics of exposure and shooting in manual mode, then this post is for you! Today I will be answering the question: What is ISO in photography? What is ISO on a camera? Keep reading and we can sort through […]

Are you a beginner photographer who is trying to make sense of photography shutter speed? Then this post is for you! One of the first big steps in learning how to take better photos is mastering the skill of using the exposure triangle. The exposure triangle is comprised of three elements: aperture, ISO, and shutter […]

Did you find this post in a search for the definition of aperture in photography? If you are a new photographer trying to make sense of the exposure triangle and manual mode, you’ve come to the right place! In this post, I will be diving into the definition of aperture for photographers. specifically, we’ll consider […]

Are you wondering about how to take better photos? Perhaps you want to take better everyday photos of your loved ones. Maybe you have a big trip coming up and want to document it beautifully. Or just maybe, becoming a photographer has always been a secret dream of yours. Whatever the motive behind your search, […]