The exposure triangle explained – Mastering ISO the easy way
What is ISO and how do you use it in your photography? This article explains everything you need to know to understand ISO and implement it in your photography.
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What is white balance and why is it important in photography?
What is white balance and why is it important in photography? White balance is the process of matching your camera to the temperature of the light used to capture a photograph. Light is the basic component when making a photograph. One could simply describe a photograph as a recording of the light in…
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Why do photographers prefer cloudy days?
Why do photographers prefer cloudy days? If you follow any photographers or if you read any blogs about photography you’ve probably come across this whole idea that photographers prefer overcast or cloudy days instead of sunny days. On the surface, this appears to go against common sense. After all, wouldn’t a nice sunny day…
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Are light meters still relevant in 2021?
Are light meters still relevant in 2021? Over the last few years there seems to be a lot of people talking about light meters and how they are no longer relevant in today’s photography. I’d like to share an opposing point of view that says that light meters are still very much relevant and…
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What is the rule of thirds and why do photographers use it?
What is the rule of thirds and why do photographers use it? The rule of thirds is something that’s been around for a long time. The word rule is a little misleading. It is actually more of a guideline in a rule. in fact, it is a guide. The composition of a photograph is…
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Why do photographers always wear black?
Why do photographers always wear black? It turns out that it is not a fashion statement. There is a very good reason why black is their preferred color. Find out why.
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Why do photographers use umbrellas?
Photography umbrellas have been around for years. I’ve seen photographers use them in studios come and associate it with big expensive shoots. But what are they actually for? The answer may be simpler than you expect. In its simplest form, a photography umbrella is there to diffuse light. When working with studio strobes, also known…
