What’s the difference between manual mode vs aperture priority? When learning photography, it’s helpful to start with understanding your options when choosing camera modes. These different modes affect how your camera measures light and chooses (or doesn’t choose) exposure settings. As I have mentioned in previous posts, as a family photographer, the first setting I […]
Wondering how to fix grainy photos? Maybe you took a photo is less than an ideal amount of light. Or maybe your settings were just off. Now you’ve ended up with a photo you like, except for the distracting digital grain and noise. How can you fix it? This post contains affiliate links. This means […]
Wondering how to fix a blurry photo? You’re going through your images. You find one that’s perfect. The kids have the cutest expressions. The lighting and composition look just right. You’re thrilled- until you zoom in on the photo and realize one of the kids is noticeably out of focus. Bummer!! Can you salvage it? […]
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. This post contains affiliate links. This means this website may receive compensation if a purchase […]
The Exposure triangle in photography is a concept that refers to how the settings of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO work together to affect an image’s exposure. Each setting of the exposure triangle also control key components of the image, including it’s depth of field, sharpness, and clarity. Since it’s one of the fundamental principles […]
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. TL/DR: What is Exposure in Photography? Exposure in photography refers to the amount of light that passes through […]
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? Do you ever look at a photo you took and think, “Why doesn’t this look as good as I remember it?” Maybe the kids were adorable, the light was beautiful, and the moment was perfect—but somehow the photograph doesn’t quite capture what you saw. If you’ve […]
