Photography terms and definitions
Understanding dynamic range in photography: A complete guide
Dynamic range is one of the critical concepts in photography. It determines how well your camera captures the brightest highlights and deepest shadows within a…
All you need to know about the blue hour in photography
I feel like we talk a lot about the golden hour, while the blue hour in photography seems to be a little neglected in comparison….
What is exposure in photography?
Exposure is a foundational concept in photography, and even if you’re a brand new photographer, you’ve heard of it. A camera’s iconic “click” when taking…
What is focal length in photography?
Focal length is one of the most essential concepts in photography and yet another addition to our “Terms and Definitions” series. It determines not just…
Depth of field – Everything you need to know and more
Depth of field is one of the key concepts in photography and a term you’ll hear a lot. After discussing exposure in great detail, I…
Back Button Focus – What it is and why you might want to use it
Yes, we’re bringing up the back button focus. This is one of those things that regularly seems to split the camera-owning public. One side swears by it, and the other side can’t stand it or just doesn’t see the point. But, like many things in photography, it’s just another way of doing something. In this case, focusing your lens.
Camera symbols and their meaning: a complete guide
There are a lot of icons on your camera’s LCD and viewfinder. Here is a list of all the camera symbols you can find in your camera’s LCD and their meaning
Metering modes: a complete guide
When you take a photo, the camera recommends some settings for you. They do it with a built-in light meter. And while that light meter…