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Understanding Shutter Speed in Photography | The Inquisitive Journal

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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

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Understanding Shallow Depth of Field in Photography | The Inquisitive Journal

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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

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Photography Quick Tip: Making Use of Reflections

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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

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Photography Quick Tip: Photograph Your Passion

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Photograph what it is you are passionate about! Focusing on what you love in photography will make photography more enjoyable for you. If you are passionate about nature, then photograph nature.  If you are passionate about people, then photograph people.  If you are passionate about pets, then photograph pets.  If you are passionate about something else entirely, then photograph that.  Start learning by taking pictures of what you are passionate about.   You will stay interested in, and want to learn more, by photographing that which you are passionate about.  The obstacles that you encounter won’t seem so tough when … Continue reading Photography Quick Tip: Photograph Your Passion

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Photography Quick Tip: Keep Your Eyes Open

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Keep both eyes open when looking through the rangefinder This has a couple of advantages. First, when shooting portraits, your subjects will be able to ‘connect’ with you by seeing one of your eyes. Without this, many subjects can feel a little bit uneasy like you’re hiding behind the camera. Secondly, keeping both eyes open lets you monitor what’s out of the frame so you can predict when your subject will enter the frame. This is important for capturing sports, animals, or any kind of action shots.   Keep Your Eyes Open.   More Photography Quick Tips Every Friday   … Continue reading Photography Quick Tip: Keep Your Eyes Open