Today is our first lesson on shooting in manual the easy peasy way. We will start with shooting in Aperture Priority Mode or AV which is one of the easiest setting to shoot in manual because your camera automatically adjust the shutter speed for you depending on what aperture and ISO you choose. First, find your control dial on top of your camera. Switch it to AV mode (Canon) or A mode (Nikon). See diagram below for Canon camera setting. You will need to adjust your aperture. Aperture or f … [Read more...]
Photography Tips: This Mama is Going Manual
Have you been telling yourself you will learn how to shoot in manual mode on your DSLR? But like me it's been well over a year that you've been saying this and you still haven't gotten around to it. Or you've been wondering what the heck "aperture" is? My excuse for shooting in auto mode all the time is the photography lingo seems overwhelming plus time is always an issue. Well, I finally decided to make myself do it. You want to join me? Whether you want to learn manual mode to take better … [Read more...]
Blur Technique- Photography Life Lessons #5
Welcome to tip #5 of our Life Lessons from Photography School! Let me give you a quick recap of what you have missed: #1 A Few Changes Can Lead to Great Photos #2 DIY Reflector and Boucing Light #3 Great shots take time #4 Shooting from Different angles and a different perspective Contributing Photographer: Carla Ackermann Todays Photo tip and Life lesson: Blur Technique and Lean On It This past weekend I photographed a great wedding. The couple wanted two things for their wedding: 1) That … [Read more...]