MINISTRY OF PHOTO
Welcome to the Ministry of Photo photography website! Whether you are a beginner photographer just starting out, an enthusiast photographer looking to improve your skills, or a professional photographer looking for new ideas and inspiration, we have something for you. I hope you enjoy your visit!
Welcome to the Ministry of Photo photography website! Whether you are a beginner photographer just starting out, an enthusiast photographer looking to improve your skills, or a professional photographer looking for new ideas and inspiration, we have something for you. Our photography tutorials and articles are written by some of the best photographers in the business. We hope you enjoy your visit!
Macro photography and extension tubes
Macro photography and extension tubes Macro photography is a really easy and fun way to do photography around the house. This is especially relevant during this COVID-19 outbreak where not everyone is allowed to leave their home. Just in case you don't know...
What is the Exposure triangle? – Learn it here
The Exposure Triangle Explained Exposure triangle! Welcome to our 4th and final article where we discuss the exposure triangle and how we can alter each side of the triangle to make a photograph. Before we get started let's do a quick recap. The exposure triangle is...
What is the exposure triangle? – Shutter speed
Exposure triangle – Shutter speed Welcome to the third article in the discussion of the exposure triangle. In the two previous articles we discussed ISO and aperture, and in this article we'll be talking about shutter speed. Out of all the parameters that make...
The Exposure triangle explained – Easy Aperture guide
Exposure triangle – Aperture Welcome to part two of our exposure triangle article. In our previous article we discussed ISO and how changing the value can change the sensitivity of the sensor. In this article we discuss the next parameter in the exposure...
The exposure triangle explained – Mastering ISO the easy way
The exposure triangle is the basis of any exposure. In order to create the desired photograph you need to determine a value for each side of the triangle. As the name suggests, the exposure triangle is made up of three values (or sides). This article is one of four...
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...
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...
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...
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...
8 tips for getting sharper images
8 tips for getting sharper images We've all had photos ruined by them not being in focus. You can re-crop an image and you can correct some over-exposure or underexposure but focus is still one of those things that cannot be fixed in your post-production....
Starting out in photography
Photography Tips For Beginners Photography is a medium that can take your interest and turn it into an artful masterpiece. You no longer need to wait hours for film or be restricted by darkroom conditions, you have the instant gratification of digital photography at...
Print Your Photos And Save Your Memories
Why you should print your photos It's a fact that we are living in the age of technology. We are taking more photos than ever before, but instead of printing them out and keeping them in an album or scrapbook, most people just put their photos on computers. This...
What are megapixels in a camera?
What are megapixels in a camera? Have you ever asked yourself, what are megapixels? Whenever anyone talks about cameras, the term megapixels is always thrown around. This got me thinking that there may be people out there that don’t know what a megapixel is. ...
Canon R3 Monster Camera Announcement
Canon R3 Announced Canon has announced a true powerhouse camera to be released this year and it's a beauty. As someone that uses Canon's top-of-the-line bodies, I was not that impressed by the R5. Sure it is a fantastic camera but it is not different enough for me...
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