ISO stands for International Standards Organization. In the photography world, though, it's essentially a setting on your camera that brightens or darkens your image.
“Set the camera to auto ISO and look back at your work to see what ISO was recorded,” photographer Stephen Klise suggests. “It will help you understand the relationship between real-life situations and ISO.” While graininess is sometimes used as an artistic effect in photography, lower ...
So, how does the 500 Rule work? In principle, the 500 Rule is easy to calculate. Simply take 500 and divide it by the focal length of your lens. The result is equal to your maximum shutter speed. For example, when using a lens with a focal length of 24mm, you would divide 500 by...
At its core, steel wool photography is an exciting blend of light, motion, and creativity. It starts with something as mundane as steel wool – the kind you might find in a kitchen or workshop. When this wool is lit and spun rapidly, it becomes a source of glowing sparks that you can...
Learning how to photograph the moon is a gateway niche to astrophotography. It's easy to do and doesn't require as much equipment as star or Milkyway photography.
Things like composition and framing techniques apply to art in general. Next, you’ll want to dive into photography specifically. How does your camera work and how can you use it to create the story you’re trying to tell? You’ll want to understandshutter speed,aperture, andISO— theexpos...
When it comes to the use of light and shadow in photography, none does it better thanshadow photography. As the name suggests, shadow photography focuses on the intentional use of shadows as a prominent part of the composition. It aims to create abstracts, patterns, and a combination of mast...
Mount a 2D artwork on a blank white wall with no glass or Perspex over the work. Don’t lean work against a wall and shoot down at them at an angle, as it will distort or ‘bend’ your artwork. This bend calls attention to the photography (in a bad way), and not the artwork.Ti...
Many people find insects creepy. But for macro photographers, there might not be a better subject for insect photography. Creepy as they may be, insects are also very photogenic if you get close enough.
Some of my favorite planetary astrophotographers areDamien PeachandChristopher Go. Have a look at their amazing work for some inspiration and tips. Related Posts: What does Saturn look like through a telescope? How to Photograph a Lunar Eclipse ...