Tag Archives: Technique

Auto ISO Works Perfectly, But Many People Don’t Understand It

For decades, the Exposure Triangle, Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO—has been taught as a delicate balancing act where the photographer must manually command every corner. But as camera sensors have evolved, a strange elitism has lingered, the idea that Auto ISO is a beginner feature or a shortcut that sacrifices quality. The truth? Auto ISOContinue reading “Auto ISO Works Perfectly, But Many People Don’t Understand It”

The most important editing setting once you’ve cropped your raw image

We all know that one of the, if not the most important tool in your photography editing toolkit is the crop tool. It can really make a composition better, and even create multiple compositions from a single image, cropping into various sections. However, the next most important setting is one that some people skip forContinue reading “The most important editing setting once you’ve cropped your raw image”

Choice Paralysis: Why less is more in photography

We live in the golden age of gear. Every few months, a new camera body is released with more megapixels, faster autofocus, and better dynamic range. We have zoom lenses that cover every focal length imaginable and software that can “fix” almost any mistake in post-production. But for many photographers, this abundance doesn’t lead toContinue reading “Choice Paralysis: Why less is more in photography”

Unlock the Power of Your Sensor: Why In-Camera Crop Modes are Perfect for Everyday Photography

Many full-frame (FF) camera owners ignore the built-in crop modes, such as the APS-C (or DX) crop, viewing them only as a feature for adapting older lenses. However, for most users whose photos end up on social media or in family albums, 6these modes offer powerful, practical benefits that can significantly improve your shooting experienceContinue reading “Unlock the Power of Your Sensor: Why In-Camera Crop Modes are Perfect for Everyday Photography”

Something Strange – I get called out for editing too much and using sooc images too much.

Photography is a funny, funny thing. As a full time photographer, a content creator and someone deeply involved in photography with other people I have a huge workflow of images posted daily on my website, on numerous groups on Facebook and Instagram among other places. Recently, and not for the first time, I have beenContinue reading “Something Strange – I get called out for editing too much and using sooc images too much.”