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Aperture Priority

Aperture Priority

Aperture Priority (A or Av on your camera) is the sweet spot between full control and full automation. You pick the aperture to control depth of field and creative look, and the camera automatically sets the shutter speed to match the light. Add Auto ISO, and you’re free to focus on framing, timing, and expression instead of numbers. Aperture Priority is how many photographers shoot most of the time because it balances control with speed and lets creativity lead the way.
20
Jan
Camera Dates Recap: What We’ve Been Learning Lately

Camera Dates Recap: What We’ve Been Learning Lately

Good photography starts with intention, not settings. When you decide what matters first, depth, motion, or light, the camera becomes a partner instead of a problem. That’s the thread running through every recent Camera Date.
2 min read
17
Jan
The Exposure Triangle Is Not a Rule. It's a Negotiation.

The Exposure Triangle Is Not a Rule. It's a Negotiation.

Every photograph sacrifices something. The exposure triangle isn't about getting it all right. It's about deciding what you're willing to lose. Your camera wants balance. You want meaning. That's where photography becomes yours.
2 min read
11
Jan
Aperture Priority Mode (A, Av)

Aperture Priority Mode (A, Av)

Aperture is storytelling. Use wide settings to isolate a face or moment, and stop down to bring more of the world into view. That creamy blur called bokeh is part of it, but what you’re really shaping is depth of field and what the viewer sees first.
1 min read