Category Archives: Photography Basics

5 Tips for Fantastic Holiday Photos

1. Make sure that your cameraʼs autofocus is actually in focus. Most autofocus cameras require that you press the shutter button down halfway to focus the camera. If you just press the shutter button all the way down, the camera … Continue reading

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The Rule of Thirds

The rule of thirds is one of the most basic principles of photography and an understanding of it can greatly improve the quality and composition of your photographs. The human eye has natural tendencies–where it tends to focus, where attention … Continue reading

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Photography Terms Glossary

Ambient – ambient light is the available or surrounding light Aperture – the amount of light being let in through the lens (lens opening) see f-stop ASA – a film speed rating similar to an IOS rating Bracket – to … Continue reading

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What is Depth of Field?

Depth of field is the amount of space in your images that is before and beyond the point of focus. The depth of field lets you determine if your subject and the background can be in sharp focus together. Though … Continue reading

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Examples of Lighting in Photography

The color, direction, quantity, and quality of the light you use determines how your subjects appear. Outdoor Lighting Changing daylight can alter the apparent shapes, colors, tones, and forms of a scene. The color of sunlight changes most rapidly at … Continue reading

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