Posts by Author: Daniela Bowker
Metering modes: a complete guide
When you take a photo, the camera recommends some settings for you. They do it with a built-in light meter. And while that light meter…
Reflectors in photography – a complete guide
If there’s one piece of kit that any photographer should have, it’s a reflector. They are inexpensive, simple to use, and highly effective. We’re going to look at the different types of reflectors you can purchase and how to use them. You’ll see why anyone with a camera, from an amateur to a professional photographer with years of experience, should never be without one.
What is the golden ratio, and how to use it in photography?
The Golden Ratio is a compositional tool. Composition is the process of arranging your frame to make an image that draws in the viewer and keeps them interested in your photo. Along with exposure and lighting, composition is key to good photography. So, in this article, we’re going to look at the Golden Ratio, learn what it is, how to spot it, and how to use it when composting photos.
All about leading lines in photography
When it comes to composition, photographers have a huge collection of tools and techniques to use to create strong, interesting photographs. The rule of thirds…
What are handheld light meters and how do you use them?
A handheld light meter used to be an essential piece of kit. They are less common now but this is why and how you should be using one.
The histogram: what it is and how to use one
Scrolling through the menu on your camera, you might have an option to ‘display histogram’, or something similar. When you open an editing suite like…
Symmetry in photography – everything you need to know
Symmetry exists everywhere around us. It is within nature, for example, in flowers and starfish. This means that artists have been reproducing symmetry in their…
How to use triangles in photography composition
Triangles are versatile and expressive shapes, so it is hardly surprising that they are a bedrock of composition. They are used by painters as well as photographers as a key composition technique. You can use them to organize your frame, to introduce tension into your scene, as an alternative to the rule of thirds, and so much more. This meant we thought it was worth taking a deeper look at triangles in photography.
What are focusing modes, and how do you choose one?
There is a range of different focusing modes within autofocus. By choosing the right one for your shooting situation, you can get a whole lot more out of your camera and improve your photography
What is hyperfocal distance, and how to use it?
Hyperfocal distance might sound hyper-complicated, but it’s a great tool for landscape photographers. Learn what it is and how to use it.
