Due to the magnification factor and the small camera-subject distance, macro photographs usually have a shallow depth of field. It means only the subject or a part of the subject is in focus while the background is blurred. Nevertheless, it doesn’t mean that background doesn’t matter in macro photography. It does, and quite a lot. So don’t overlook the background …
Updates in the World of Metering Modes
Until recently, cameras offered three metering modes: matrix, center-weighted, and spot. And it was very easy to choose the right metering mode as the differences between them were big. However, things have changed. Metering Mode Updates are something we wouldn’t have dreamed of 5 years ago, but we have updates in the newest cameras. Advanced camera models provide more intelligent …
Learn Landscape Photography Composition from Paul Cézanne
Photography has its roots in art, although many digital photographers have entirely forgotten about it. We thrive on technology and modernity and never look back. And what a mistake we make. Looking at art is one of the most efficient ways to find inspiration, learn to master color, light, and composition, and grow a profound sense of beauty. So admire …
What Is Hyperfocal Distance in Photography?
Hyperfocal distance is not something many beginner photographers know. Like other concepts in photography, the hyperfocal distance is based on physics, more precisely optics. And although working with formulas may scare you at first, you’ll soon discover better ways to find the hyperfocal distance. Maybe even approximate it just by looking at the scenery. But first, you need to know …
The Relationship between Aperture and Focal Length Explained
Aperture and focal length are some of the first concepts a photographer has to know. They are defining the parameters of the lens and influence framing, composition, and exposure. And although you can treat aperture and focal length as individual parameters, there is a strong relationship between them. Knowing how aperture and focal length work together helps you choose the …
What is ISO in Photography?
The quality of your digital photographs heavily depends on the choice of three parameters: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Of course, you can let the camera deal with those, but that’s rarely a good idea. Instead, you should know exactly what aperture, shutter speed, and ISO are and use them to support your creative ideas. And while you can practice …
5 Reasons to Choose Macro Flower Photography
Flowers are some of the preferred subject matters for macro photography, and there are plenty of reasons to do so yourself. Macro flower photography allows you to enter the fascinating world of flowers and capture their smallest and most intimate details. Not everyone gets to see them, which make your photos unique and appealing to the public. If you are …
Aperture or Shutter Speed Priority Mode
If you want to make the best of your digital camera, you need to learn all its functionalities. DSLR cameras can work in Auto mode (the camera automatically choose settings based on lighting conditions), Manual mode (you choose all the settings), Aperture priority mode (you select the aperture and let the camera adjust the other settings to provide the correct …
Negative Space in Photography: When Less Means More
Great photographs don’t always have complicated compositions with lots of elements. Sometimes, the best photos have simple, straightforward compositions, in which the viewer can immediately identify the subject and then get lost in the space around it. They produce a meditative state that makes the viewer spend more time with the photograph, trying to understand its subtlety and unseen stories. …
Explore Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is a functionality provided by most digital cameras, even by the cameras on smartphones. It allows you to overpower the camera’s exposure settings and make the photos look brighter or darker. Why would you want to do this when your camera is perfectly capable of evaluating the lighting of a scene and setting the right exposure? Well, because …