In this video, we dive into the foundational elements of photography: ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed. These key settings on ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The Exposure Triangle sounds like the name of a complex spy novel, but in reality this is the ...

Learning how to use your camera's light meter will allow you to properly adjust your settings without the guesswork.

Last week I talked about aperture, depth of field and how to use them to your advantage. Today is about aperture’s kissing cousin: shutter speed. Like aperture, shutter speed controls the amount of ...

Q–I have an automatic camera with both shutter and aperture priorities. Can you please explain how these work and how I determine which one to use? A–In the shutter-priority mode, the photographer ...

Photography can be so much more expressive when you venture beyond point-and-shoot. For newbies stepping up to a more capable camera, such as an advanced compact, a mirrorless compact system camera, ...

I'm just getting into SLR style photography and hope someone knows the answer...<BR><BR>I understand the mechanics behind aperture and shutter speed but are there any rules of thumb on selecting ...

Compared to ISO and aperture, shutter speed is a relatively straightforward concept to understand. It's the period of time that a camera's sensor (or film) is exposed to light after you hit the ...

Last week I covered the three things you should do if you buy a DSLR or mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. Second and arguably most important on that list was mastering your camera's "Manual" ...

Jo Plumridge is a British writer and photographer who specializes in design, travel and comedy pieces. As a photographer, she focuses on portraiture. This post was originally published on the ...