Photography terms and definitions
What Is the Exposure Triangle? Understanding Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO
Jul 17, 2026
Alex Baker
It’s not as sexy as a love triangle and not as dangerous as the Bermuda Triangle. However, the exposure triangle is one of the most…
What Is White Balance in Photography? Understanding Color Temperature and Kelvin
Jul 15, 2026
Alex Baker
White balance is one of the most important camera settings for achieving accurate, natural-looking colours in your photos. It tells your camera how to interpret…
What is shutter speed in photography? How It Affects Exposure and Motion Blur
Jul 8, 2026
Alex Baker
Shutter speed is one of the most important camera settings every photographer should understand. It controls how long your camera’s shutter stays open, determining how…
What Does RAW Mean in Photography? RAW vs JPEG Explained
Jun 22, 2026
Leonard Skapp
If you’ve spent any time learning photography, you’ve probably come across the term “RAW.” It’s often recommended by professional photographers, appears as an option in…
What Is Aperture in Photography? Understanding F-Stops, Exposure and Depth of Field
Jun 22, 2026
Alex Baker
Aperture is one of the most important camera settings every photographer should understand. It controls how much light enters your camera through the lens and…
What is ISO in Photography? A Complete Guide to Understanding ISO
Jun 15, 2026
Alex Baker
What exactly is ISO in photography? You’ve probably heard of it when someone shouts random numbers at you at a camera club. It seems important. Maybe…
Understanding dynamic range in photography: A complete guide
Jan 6, 2025
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Dynamic range is one of the critical concepts in photography. It determines how well your camera captures the brightest highlights and deepest shadows within a…
All you need to know about the blue hour in photography
Dec 26, 2024
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
I feel like we talk a lot about the golden hour, while the blue hour in photography seems to be a little neglected in comparison….
What is exposure in photography?
Dec 19, 2024
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Exposure is a foundational concept in photography, and even if you’re a brand new photographer, you’ve heard of it. A camera’s iconic “click” when taking…
What is focal length in photography?
Dec 17, 2024
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Focal length is one of the most essential concepts in photography and yet another addition to our “Terms and Definitions” series. It determines not just…