Photography terms and definitions

What is vignetting in photography?

Jun 10, 2023 Daniela Bowker

Vignetting: sometimes you love it and sometimes you hate it. Sometimes it creeps into your photographs unintentionally and sometimes you decide that a vignette will…



What is the Sunny 16 Rule?

Jun 8, 2023 Daniela Bowker

Back in the days of film cameras, being able to accurately judge a correct exposure without having to fish around for a light meter was…



What is TTL, or through the lens, flash?

Jun 7, 2023 Daniela Bowker

When you’re starting out with flash, there’s a lot of ground to cover. Just working out which type of flash you want to use, let…



What is the rule of thirds in photography?

Jun 6, 2023 Daniela Bowker

The rule of thirds is probably the best-known compositional rule in photography. At a guess, it’s the first compositional rule beginners learn. It is straightforward…