This tutorial was written by my co-host, Beth from Manic Mother. What is aperture? Aperture is the hole inside of your lens that lets light in. Different lenses have different apertures. A lens of f/1.4 will have a large hole where as a lens of f/4.5 will have a smaller hole. Aperture is measured in…
Shutter Speed {All You Need To Know} – A Bloggography Tutorial
It’s time for another addition of Bloggography! Today we’ll concentrate on shutter speed. Visit my co-host, Manic Mother! What is shutter speed? Shutter speed is the amount of time that the camera’s shutter (or the opening that lets light into the camera’s sensors) stays open. The shutter speed is measured in seconds (or fractions of…
Learning ISO with Bloggography
This tutorial was written by my co-host, Beth from Manic Mother. What is ISO? One of the greatest tools of a DSLR camera (and many point & shoots) is the ability to adjust the ISO. Before the digital age, photographers bought their film in different “speeds” – the ISO number referred to the speed of…
The Mode Dial: Get to Know Your Camera With Bloggography
For quite a while after getting my digital Canon Rebel, I happily kept it on auto mode all the time. I honestly had no idea what all of those other modes were for. But when I decided to become more serious about photography, I knew that I needed to learn at least a little more…
Introducing Bloggography! And, Why You Should Ask Santa For A DSLR Camera
10 Reasons Why a DSLR Should Top Your Gift List This Year: • Because they are amazing! (you will thank yourself later) • Because it is always fun to learn something new. • Better pictures = better blog. • Great pictures leave good impressions (and make for repeat visitors to your blog). • To record…
Foto Friday–Composition
What is it that makes a photograph stand out? It is certainly more than just correct exposure or whether or not the photographer has achieved perfect focus. Even photos that are technically “correct” can be BLAH if they are not well composed. And I’ve certainly seen plenty of photos that were not focused or exposed…
Indoor Photography Tips
No matter if you are a professional, hobbyist, or a mom wanting to improve your photos, everyone seems to struggle sometimes with capturing the perfect picture inside. When I asked people what photo-related questions they had, the majority of the responses had something to do with taking pictures indoors. Today I’d love to address some…
10 Tips to Improve Your Photography
I have always loved taking photos, but until recently I really didn’t know much about the technical aspects of photography. I have spent the last year studying and experimenting with my camera, and I have learned several key things along the way that can improve anyone’s pictures. While it’s not a comprehensive list, these are…