Photography terms and definitions
All about leading lines in photography
Aug 10, 2023
Daniela Bowker
When it comes to composition, photographers have a huge collection of tools and techniques to use to create strong, interesting photographs. The rule of thirds…
What are handheld light meters and how do you use them?
Aug 6, 2023
Daniela Bowker
A handheld light meter used to be an essential piece of kit. They are less common now but this is why and how you should be using one.
The histogram: what it is and how to use one
Aug 4, 2023
Daniela Bowker
Scrolling through the menu on your camera, you might have an option to ‘display histogram’, or something similar. When you open an editing suite like…
Symmetry in photography – everything you need to know
Aug 2, 2023
Daniela Bowker
Symmetry exists everywhere around us. It is within nature, for example, in flowers and starfish. This means that artists have been reproducing symmetry in their…
How to use triangles in photography composition
Aug 1, 2023
Daniela Bowker
Triangles are versatile and expressive shapes, so it is hardly surprising that they are a bedrock of composition. They are used by painters as well as photographers as a key composition technique. You can use them to organize your frame, to introduce tension into your scene, as an alternative to the rule of thirds, and so much more. This meant we thought it was worth taking a deeper look at triangles in photography.
What are focusing modes, and how do you choose one?
Jul 18, 2023
Daniela Bowker
There is a range of different focusing modes within autofocus. By choosing the right one for your shooting situation, you can get a whole lot more out of your camera and improve your photography
What is hyperfocal distance, and how to use it?
Jul 3, 2023
Daniela Bowker
Hyperfocal distance might sound hyper-complicated, but it’s a great tool for landscape photographers. Learn what it is and how to use it.
What is shutter dragging?
Jun 24, 2023
Daniela Bowker
Have you ever seen a photo that has been taken in low light conditions, where the subject is sharp, but there are blurred lights in the background? It’s a favorite wedding dance floor shot. This effect is called shutter dragging.
What is high speed sync flash and how do you use it?
Jun 22, 2023
Daniela Bowker
High speed sync is flash photography technique that you might not need to use very often, but when you do, it will make a huge…
What is rear curtain flash sync?
Jun 21, 2023
Daniela Bowker
Rear curtain flash sync. You might also hear it referred to as rear curtain sync, second curtain sync, or rear curtain flash. What is it…