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see if they are gone. If the light is nice and diffused with
defined patches of light, YAY! It is the perfect time to shoot.
You will likely have to raise your ISO a bit to get a nice
exposure. Dont be afraid to do this. Your photo will be
better quality and have less grain if you raise your ISO
and get nice exposure, than if you underexpose and
have to lighten the shot with post-processing.
SIDE LIGHT
FRONT LIGHT
BACKLIGHT
SUNLIGHT
Having your subject look away from the camera can also
be a great way to minimize the distraction of the midday sun.
CLOUDY
SHADE
CAMERA SETTINGS
manual
mode
where to start
making the most of your camera settings
Confused about where to start with your manual settings for different lighting conditions?
Try these guidelines to give you a starting place!
Confused about where to start with your manual settings?
Try these guidelines to give you a starting place!
Bright
Sun
BRIGHT SUN
ISO
100-200
ISO: 100-200 Aperture:
f/12
or lower // aperture f/1.2 or lower // shutter speed 1/100 or faster
Shutter Speed: 1/100 or faster
Cloudy
CLOUDY
Shade
SHADE
ISO 400-800
aperture f/5.6 or lower // shutter speed 1/80 or faster
ISO: 400-800 Aperture:
f/5.6 or//lower
Shutter Speed: 1/80 or faster
Window
WINDOW
ISO 800-1000
// aperture f/4 or lower // shutter speed 1/80 or faster
ISO: 800-1000 Aperture:
f/4 or lower
Shutter Speed: 1/80 or faster
Indoors
INDOORS
BOKEH
APERTURE
FOCAL LENGTH
D I S TA N C E
BONUS: Still not getting the results you want? Multiply your results by combining them!
5. DEPTH OF FIELD
It takes practice to shoot at open apertures like f/1.8.
When first shooting at these apertures, some think their
photos are out of focus. The reality is generally that
something in the photo is in focus but it isnt what you
intended. Practice and being specific about where you
are focusing will help get your focus right.
6. SAY NO TO FOCUS AND RECOMPOSE
Whenever you are shooting at an aperture f/2.0 or wider
and close to your subject DONT lock in your focus and
recompose the shot. With such a wide
aperture there isnt any room for error. Youll get better
results by moving your focus point over the closest eye.
7. ISO AS LOW AS POSSIBLE
ISO doesnt really affect sharpness, but images shot
at high ISOs often dont look as sharp because of the
noise/grain that high ISOs show. Keep your ISO as low
as possible without sacrificing a good exposure.
8. LENSES CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
A nicer lens will generally give you sharper photos.
Kit lenses (i.e. an 18-55 f/3.5-5.6) are made with
inexpensive glass. Exceptions are the Canon 50mm 1.8
and the Nikon 50mm 1.8. Both are sharp lenses with an
inexpensive price tag.
PHOTO BASICS
APERTURE
SHUTTER SPEED
ISO
speed, the sharper the image. Shooting at lower shutter speeds requires a
strong stance, steady hand and easy
breathing (you can even hold your
breath).
open apertures
rule of thumb
closed apertures
EXPOSURE MODES
canon
nikon
This is the mode for when you want to take a picture and not think about a
thing. In this mode the camera does everything for you.
auto mode
This setting still chooses everything for you but wont pop up the flash.
This is good for places where flash isnt allowed. However, beware of blurry photos.
auto no flash
In this mode the camera tries to pick an open aperture to throw the
background out of focus. It also softens the skin tones in the photo.
portrait mode
Keeps photos colorful and vivid and skin tones soft. This mode also tries to
choose a fast enough shutter speed to keep children in focus. (Not available on Canon.)
child mode
This mode switches off the flash and the camera chooses fast shutter speeds
to help freeze action.
sports mode
close-up mode
This mode helps you take close-up photos. Nikon chooses a small aperture;
Canon a wide one. A tripod is recommended.
This setting combines the on-camera flash and a slow shutter speed to
make use of the available light as well as light up the photo with flash.
night portrait mode
Here are the best tutorials, templates, cheat sheets, tips & tricks and business advice
we can find to help you build your skills, boost your business savvy and improve your
marketing. All Pretty Presets for Lightroom approved. (Just click and go!)
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Cropping in Lightroom
Liberating Your Lightroom Files: Exporting
Portfolio Building for Photographers
Portfolio Building for Photographers Part Two
Dreamy Baby Collection for Lightroom 4 RAW
Dreamy Baby and Spring Color, Flare & Haze Edits
Editing Newborns with Pretty Presets for
Lightroom
Histograms and Lightroom
5 Ways to Enhance a Boring Location
Time Travel in Lightroom [or All About
Lightrooms History Panel]
Free Printable: Lightroom 4 Shortcuts
Having Fun With the Pretty Presets Post Presets
How to use Lightroom Presets, Brushes and
Graduated Filters
3 Simple Steps to Using Your Lightroom 3
Pretty Presets in Lightroom 4
Workflow Set + Free Webinar on Lightroom
Presets, Brushes & Graduated Filters
How to Fix Missing or Offline Photos
in Lightroom
The 2 Biggest Differences Between
Lightroom 3 and Lightroom 4
5 Tips for Working with the Graduated Filter
Whos Afraid of Lightroom 4 (And Why You
Shouldnt Be!)
5 Tips for Using Lightrooms Adjustment Brush Tool
5 Tips for Getting Started with Lightroom 4
3 Ways to Rename Your Files in Lightroom
7 Free Presets for Sharpening in Lightroom
15 Frequently Asked Questions on Pretty Presets
Best Lightroom Presets for Lightroom 4 and 5 Top Selling Lightroom Presets
Lightroom Presets: Pretty Pastels Collection for
Lightroom 4
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PHOTO BASICS
BETTER SESSIONS
BUSINESS TIPS
& RESOURCES
223. What is a Professional Photographer?
224. All about Consistency and why you need it!
225. 5 Things To Consider When Starting Your Photography Business
226. Big Business vs Small Business
227. The Importance of Insurance for Your Business
228. Free Pinterest Webinar
229. Branding for Photographers
230. Your Website and Web Presence
231. Pricing Your Photography
232. 8 Tips For Becoming the Perfect Second Shooter
233. Budgeting Tips + Free Budgeting Worksheet
234. Should I Watermark My Images?
235. 3 Tips for Gaining More Referrals
236. 3 Mistakes and Lessons Learned as a
Photographer
237. Six Important Things I Have Learned in
the Past Two Years
238. Client Tracker for Photographers
239. Free Download - Weekly Blog Planner
240. Free Pricing Sheet and Invoice Download for
Photographers
241. Free Client Tracker Worksheet for Photographers
THE NEWBIE
CHRONICLES
242. 5 Photography Tips for Beginners: Part One
243. 5 Photography Tips for Beginners: Part Two
244. You Might Be A New Photographer If...