You may wonder, “Why must I be concerned with photo editing and, in particular, using masks when photo editing?” Here is a very short and direct answer: “99% of the very best photographs that you see around you have been edited using masks… and the other 1% were probably shot on film.” If you want to […]
For those of you getting used to new cameras, fully understanding exposure compensation with snow on the ground outside is a great place to start. Ever wished you had a better control over exposure when taking photos? Exposure compensation is a useful technique that allows you to quickly fix exposure issues when taking photos […]
An underexposed or an overexposed photo results from using incorrect settings. The exposure settings are determined using a process called metering, based on the metering mode that is selected. Having an understanding of the metering modes can give you much better control over the image exposure. There are three main metering modes that you should […]
What is “Clipping” in photography? When the brightest tones in your photograph are pure white, and they contain no image detail at all, this means the highlights have been “clipped” off. Conversely, when the darkest tones in your photograph are pure black, and they contain no image detail at all, this means the shadows have […]
Minimum Handheld Shutter Speed for Crisp Photos There is a good reason why professional photographers suggest that you use a tripod for tack sharp photos. We do not realize it, but even the tiniest of movements from our hands can creep into the image in the form of camera shake. This does not make much […]
