A crash course to give you an understanding of how to use your DSLR or compact system camera properly to take better photos. Through practice, clear explanations and demonstration, you will …
How To Create Light Trails
Light trails are a fun way of doing something a little bit different with photography. Once you know how to create light trails you will discover that you can create shapes and patterns using the …
What is White Balance?
On your camera you'll see a setting for white balance. Ever wondered what this means in photography terms? Read this article to find out. The first thing to realise is that the colour of light from …
Using Hard, Direct Light Creatively
Light comes in two types - hard and soft. Hard light comes from a small light source (e.g. direct sun, or direct flash); you see clearly defined edges to your shadows with hard light. Soft light …
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How To Show Motion Blur In A Photo
Any movement that happens while your shutter is open will be recorded by the sensor. If something moves during that time, it won’t be rendered as a single sharp position but as a streak across the …
The Relationship Between Aperture, Shutter Speed & ISO
Aperture, shutter speed and ISO combine to control how bright or dark the image is (the exposure). I like to think of the exposure triangle when talking about them. Using different …
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