In this video, we’ll dive into how Exposure Compensation works and its connection to metering modes. Exposure Compensation allows you to adjust your camera’s exposure settings to either lighten or darken your images, helping you achieve the perfect shot. We’ll also explore how metering modes, which determine how your camera reads light, play a crucial…
ISO is one of the three key settings in photography, but what does it actually do? In this easy explanation, I’ll break down the purpose of ISO, how it controls brightness, and its impact on image quality. You’ll also learn how increasing ISO can introduce noise and when to use high or low ISO settings…
Welcome to Photography 101! In this three-part video series, we’ll unravel the magic behind aperture, shutter speed, and ISO—key elements of the exposure triangle. You’ll learn how they work together to create stunning images, from perfectly exposed landscapes to sharp action shots or dreamy portraits. Whether you’re a beginner or brushing up on the basics,…
Welcome to Photography 101! Today, we’re breaking down the f-stop on a lens—one of the most important concepts in photography. The f-stop, or aperture, controls how much light enters your camera, impacting your exposure and depth of field. Whether you want a beautifully blurred background or sharp focus throughout, understanding f-stops is key. In this…
Welcome to Photography 101! Today, we’re diving into one of the most essential concepts in photography: aperture. Ever wondered how photographers achieve those stunning blurry backgrounds or ensure everything in the frame is crystal clear? It all comes down to aperture. In this video, we’ll break down what aperture is, how it affects your photos,…
Is Auto ISO the secret to faster and easier photography, or does it compromise control? In this video, we dive into the truth about Auto ISO, exploring how it works and when it’s best to use it. Learn how this feature can simplify your shooting process, letting you focus more on composition and creativity. Perfect…
In this video we will be looking at the anatomy of the body of a basic DSLR camera. We will be looking at the various important buttons and functions on the body that every beginner should know of. In this video the camera shown in the Nikon D5500, but this learning is applicable to most…
In this video we will be learning about how shutter speed affects exposure. We will be performing a very simple demo of taking a random shot with different shutter speeds, to see how the light coming on to the sensor gets affected by it. Here’s the video: This video is from our Photography for Beginners…
In this video we will be learning how the three settings in the exposure triangle, i.e, Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO work together. We will be doing an exercise to understand this. Learning how the exposure triangle works is the key to understanding how to shoot in the manual mode of a DSLR or a…
In this video we will be learning when to use exposure compensation in photography. We will also be understanding how the different metering modes work and we will also be looking at the setting of Auto ISO. Here’s the video: This video is from our Photography for Beginners course, which has 45 videos and 7…