Understanding Shutter Speed in Photography | The Inquisitive Journal

When it comes to photography, shutter speed is one of the most important settings to understand. Simply put, shutter speed is the amount of time that the camera’s sensor is exposed to light. In other words, it’s how long the camera’s “shutter” is open when you take a picture. When you’re taking a photo, the camera’s sensor is exposed to light as soon as you press the shutter button. The longer the sensor is exposed to light, the more light will be captured in the final image. Conversely, the shorter the exposure time, the less light will be captured. This … Continue reading Understanding Shutter Speed in Photography | The Inquisitive Journal

Understanding Shallow Depth of Field in Photography | The Inquisitive Journal

When it comes to photography, depth of field is an important concept to understand. In short, depth of field refers to the amount of an image that is in focus. A shallow depth of field means that only a small portion of the image is in focus, while the rest is blurred. This can be a powerful tool for photographers, as it allows them to draw attention to a specific subject within an image. One of the main ways to control depth of field in photography is through aperture. Aperture refers to the size of the opening in the lens … Continue reading Understanding Shallow Depth of Field in Photography | The Inquisitive Journal

Dynamic Niagara Falls

If ever you are presented with a chance to visit Niagara Falls, you must do so!  According to my kids in one thousand years Niagara Falls will cease to exist, so if you want to visit this place, please make sure to do so within the next one thousand years! Niagara Falls has as much beauty as it does water flowing down the falls.  From the Maid of the Mist, to the Caves, to the Sky View, and much more, all of it is breathtaking. No mater the attempts, no image you see of the falls is as good as … Continue reading Dynamic Niagara Falls

Photography Quick Tip: Making Use of Reflections

Making use of reflections If you pay attention, you will see that there are a lot of unique opportunities to make your portraits stand out. One of the things to look out for, that many others miss, is reflections. You can find them after (or even during) rainy days, in small or large puddles, in ponds or lakes or even in swimming pools. Water isn’t the only source, try mirrors, big glass windows, and chromed out fixtures, reflections are everywhere if you know to look for them!   Add a wow factor with reflections!   ~Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe, & … Continue reading Photography Quick Tip: Making Use of Reflections