Is Auto-ISO bad?
In this video I give the answer to one of the most common questions – Is Auto-ISO good or bad? Note- This video is from my course called Photography for Beginners.
What is a Stop of Light? Most Important Concept in Photography (VIDEO)
In this video, we’ll be learning what a stop of light means in photography and why it’s crucial for a photographer to understand this concept. We will also be understanding how this concept can help you understand functions like Image Stabilization and usage of ND filters.
Is Auto-ISO good or bad?
One of the most common myths among beginners photographers is that Auto-ISO is bad because it results in noise. I’m going to debunk this myth today and I will be doing so by getting a bit philosophical. Yes, that’s right. Photography is sometimes related to our life philosophy also. And I will demonstrate this by…
Is Auto mode bad?
One of the common myths in the photography world is that using the AUTO mode on your DSLR is a bad thing. A lot of people think that unless you are shooting in manual mode, you aren’t a REAL photographer. This is not entirely true. Manual mode is definitely a superior mode to shoot in…
How to Use the Color Balance (White Balance) Function to Correct Color Casts in Your Shots
Sometimes, due to the kind of lighting that we are shooting in, our images can have an unwanted colour cast in them. For example, look at the shot below: You can see that the shot appears very yellowish. This is because it’s being shot under tungsten lighting, which produces a yellow looking warm light. Different…
A Beginner’s Guide to HDR (High Dynamic Range) Photography
Ever wondered how photographers get those surreal looking landscape images, like the one below? The answer lies in HDR photography. HDR photography refers to High Dynamic Range photography. What this means is that usually, it’s very difficult to shoot scenes in which there is a high contrast. For instance, when we take a shot of…
Using the Monochrome Picture Style to Directly Shoot in Black and White
Monochrome Filter The monochrome filter basically refers to shooting your images in black and white directly from the camera. Though every shot can be turned into a black and white shot while editing, sometimes it’s fun to shoot a shot directly as black and white. Here’s how you can activate the monochrome filter: Watch the…
Evaluative (Matrix) Metering vs. Spot Metering: A Comparison
Understanding the metering system in a camera can help you get the correct exposure very quickly. The two most common types of metering systems are – Evaluative (Canon)/Matrix (Nikon), which is the default metering system and Spot Metering. When you take a shot, the camera works by taking into account the exposure for a certain…
When Should You Shoot in RAW format?
Well, to cut things short, the real answer to this question is – ALWAYS. But let’s also take a deeper look. A lot of people, especially beginner photographers don’t pay attention to the format that is set on their cameras. But it can be an important issue as you get more into photography. There are…
