Photography Hints and Tips

If you've ever wondered why photographers get so excited about an f/1.4 lens, or why your kit lens only opens to f/5.6 when you zoom in, then understanding aperture is the key. Aperture isn't just another camera setting. It can have a large influence on creative decisions every time you press the shutter, affecting not only how bright your image is but also how it looks and feels.

Ask almost any photographer what an f-stop does and they'll probably tell you it controls depth of field. They're right— and we are all about limited fuss here but that's only part of the story.

Experienced photographers of all levels often have a bizarre backlog of stories from shoots, that required anything but their photography skills to solve. Here we are sharing just some of the things we now do or take to help location shoots run as smoothly as possible.

This quick glossary explains common photography terms in simple, practical language. It is designed to help you understand the language used throughout this course and in real-world photography situations.