The ISO setting in your camera is a measurement of the sensitivity of your camera to light. It is measured as an exposure index (or EV). The higher the camera ISO setting, the more sensitive your camera will be to light and the less light you will need for a good exposure. ISO is one […]

What is Aperture? An Overview of Common Aperture Settings and Their Uses The aperture, as a camera setting, refers to the size of the opening in front of the film or sensor. The camera aperture and depth of field can be wide opened or closed down. There are many different types of apertures that you […]

Shutter speed is a mechanical device that opens and closes to controls the length of time that a shutter is open when taking a photo. It’s one factor in how much light gets into the camera and onto the sensor, which can affect how bright or dark your photos are. In this blog post, we’ll […]

Congrats on deciding to purchase your first (or upgrade your current!) DSLR camera. Not to worry if you are a true novice – in this post, we will discuss what DSLR stands for, if you need a DSLR camera, and how to purchase one! When starting to research a purchase like this, it’s easy to […]

5 Things a Need to Know About Your DSLR Camera Photo by Prasanna Kumar on Unsplash If you just purchased your first DSLR camera, congratulations! You’re well on your way to taking better photos, the kind you’ll look back on and treasure for years to come. The next step is learning about all the amazing […]

3 Mistakes You Might Be Making with your DSLR Camera (And How to Avoid Them) DSLR camera mistakes to avoid. So, you already took a major step toward improving your photography game: you bought a fancy DSLR camera! With the help of that amazing tool, you’ll be able to take stunning high-quality images in no […]

4 Great Reasons to Take a Beginner Photography Class Photography is everywhere. Documenting the special moments that come and go in your everyday life has never been more convenient and social media makes it easier than ever to share and consume photography. But that doesn’t mean that taking great photos is simple. Truly, photography is […]