Photography can most certainly be overwhelming to begin with, every camera has multiple buttons and seemingly infinite ways of customising them. Nailing the fundamentals is going to be key to enjoying your journey with this newfound hobby or career path.…
What does SLR stand for in photography? – Single Lens Reflex A camera which is reasonably compact, easy to operate, and can take a whole range of lenses opens up dozens of possibilities for any photographer. Telephoto lenses for sports…
What is TLR in photography? – A twin lens reflex camera. They use two lenses, one for composing the picture, and one for taking the picture, and they look like this: 35 millimetre format cameras dominate camera sales,…
Camera ISO and understanding exposure is complex, so let’s start right at the beginning. You may have read on other photography courses about the exposure triangle. FORGET ALL OF IT. Whilst this can be a useful visual aid, it’s important…
Fisheye lenses in photography are dependent purely on your need for the most mega wide view of the world. Like all things, this lens is simply a tool and when applied to the right situation can produce truly incredible images.…
What is aperture? Aperture literally means a hole, an opening or a gap. A window can be an aperture, a vent or passage can be an aperture. Because we love the English language and all its subtleties, we must wrap…