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Taking better pictures: understanding focal length (part 2)

In the first part of this tutorial, we explored focal length. We learned what it is, how it is related to the angle of view, and how the camera sensor size affects the equivalent focal length of a given lens. Here we will explore when to use a particular focal length, and why. You will […]

Taking better pictures: understanding focal length (part 1)

This new post continues the mini-series where we introduce and explain concepts useful for taking better pictures. After exploring the exposure triangle, and learning about camera settings, it’s time to look at the main piece of any camera: the lens. If you would like, here is a primer on how a camera works, and one […]

Smartphone photography

Smartphone photography has become such a staple in everyday life, that we can’t image ourselves living without it. A picture now very quickly replaces written notes, to ourselves and friends, of just about anything; grocery items, a nice piece of furniture, a parking spot number… Did you want to write it down? I’ll take a […]

Taking better pictures: composition

So far we have been exploring the technical aspects that make for a good picture. The knowledge and understanding of the concepts behind a good exposure, are the foundation of photography, the tools to translate a concept into a good photograph. What we will be analyzing next, is the more elusive and ethereal – artistic, […]

Taking better pictures: understanding the exposure triangle

Ever wondered what it takes to capture a perfect picture? Let’s start with taking better pictures first. A good picture is a well exposed and sharply focused image of the subject of interest. In this post we will go over the photography parameters involved during the capture of an image. We will cover things like aperture, […]