Chapter 1. What Is Exposure?
Learning the Basics
It doesn’t matter what camera model you own, what brand it is, or even what type of camera it is. They all have a singular purpose: to create a properly exposed photograph. But what exactly does “properly exposed” mean? And how do we know that the camera is getting it right? It all begins with a basic understanding of exposure and how to make adjustments to get the results you want, so that’s where we will begin.
Poring Over the Picture
While walking through the Old Town Alexandria waterfront, I came upon these parrots hanging out with their owner. The skies had started turning a little overcast ...
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