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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!
Canon 1DX Mk II
Canon 1DX Mk II This is my workhorse. I have used several 1 series from Canon and they are always dependable machines that do everything you need them to do. Yes they are expensive but the 1 series are no ordinary cameras. They are design to take a beating. I do a...
Canon 85mm F1.2
Canon 85mm F1.2 If you shoot Canon then you will be familiar with this legend. Having said that, you’ve probably never actually used one because they are insane expensive. I mean like super expensive. It’s hard to justify the cost of it until you use it. It’s like...
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...
A Beginner’s Guide to Adobe Lightroom: Interface and Settings
Adobe Lightroom is a powerful, yet simple photo editing software. It can do all sorts of things to your photos; from lightening and darkening them, to adding filters or changing the color temperature. The power it has comes with one downside: it's not always easy to...
What is contrast in photography?
What is contrast in photography? Contrast is one of the most basic components in a photograph. Yet, it is something that is not often understood. In this article, you are going to learn what contrast is and how changing it can transform your snapshots into engaging...
More details on the new Canon R3
Canon has released more details on the much-anticipated R3. This camera is shaping up to be a monster of a camera that will hopefully be a good balance between photographers and filmmakers. Up till now the best option if you wanted a combination of both good video...
Long-Exposure Photo Tutorial: Step by Step Guide for Beginner Photographers
Long exposure photography If you have never tried or seen long exposure photography, you are in for a treat. In this article, I'm going to describe what it is and why it can be so addictive and fun. Below are some of the basics that need to cover before getting...
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....
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