In photography, it is very important to know about metering, as well as the role of each metering mode. That's because it helps you control your photo's exposure - or, in layman's terms, your photo's brightness. When I got my first DSLR - a Nikon D5100 - one of my...
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DNG vs RAW – Which One is Better and Why
Should you use DNG or Raw format? This is one of the most important questions that you as a photographer need to ask because it will affect your digital photography workflow. Every photographer has their own opinion on DNG or Raw, but it is important to know the key differences...
How to Properly Organize Your Photos
The process of organizing pictures is a time-consuming, but crucial task. Keeping your images organized and backed up will save you a lot of time and headache in the future. Therefore, it is essential that you do it properly early on and keep a consistent system in place. Photographs are...
Understanding ISO, Shutter Speed and Aperture – A Beginner’s Guide
It is difficult to take good pictures without having a solid understanding of ISO, Shutter Speed and Aperture - the Three Kings of Photography, also known as the "Exposure Triangle". While most cameras have "Auto" modes that automatically pick the right shutter speed, aperture and even ISO for your exposure,...
Understanding Digital Camera Modes (PSAM and More)
Having a good understanding of the digital camera modes is essential to control the exposure in photography. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced amateur, you should know what each camera mode does and when it should be used, under what circumstances. In this chapter of Photography Basics, I...
How to Photograph Children
Photographing children can sometimes be a challenging task, since children typically do not like posing for the camera (especially when they are too busy doing something they like). Everything happens way too fast, making it extremely difficult for the photographer to capture the moment. Because of that, many of us...
What is Bokeh and How It Affects Your Images
Bokeh, also known as "Boke" is one of the most popular subjects in photography. The reason why it is so popular, is because Bokeh makes photographs visually appealing, forcing us to focus our attention on a particular area of the image. The word comes from Japanese language, which literally translates...
How to Photograph Textures
Texture Photography can sometimes be challenging, since composition, light and depth work differently than in, for example, landscape photography. In texture photography, it's all about patterns, colors and depth, and every single detail of a texture plays a significant role in the overall perception of the photograph. The combination of...
How to Take Good Pictures
A common question I get from my friends and blog readers that just got into photography is "How can I take good pictures with what I have, without spending too much money on new cameras and lenses?". Ever since DSLRs and mirrorless have become more affordable and people started buying...
How to Take Sharp Photos
One of the things that makes photography frustrating is softness and blur in pictures. Sharp photos are much more appealing than soft images. It is very disappointing when you take a picture of a special moment and images come out soft/blurry or out of focus. So, in this chapter of...