Exposure
Pet Photography Guide | Gear, Tips, and Common Mistakes to Avoid
When it comes to pet photography, or any animals really, you can expect to face a unique set of challenges.
Tips and Trick on Light Metering for Film
Metering film is the most common cause of frustration amongst new film shooters.
How to Use the Zone System for Film Photography
Some argue that the zone system is an antiquated system. Sure you could just meter your darkest shadow and expose for that....but what if you want areas of your photos to be black, vs just gray?
Check Out This Photographer’s Response to Being Asked for Free Prints—By Multi-Millionaires…
What would your response be if a very wealthy client asked you to work for free? Photographer Tim Wallace may have some advice for your reply if it happens to you.
Exposure Balance in Landscape Photography – What To Do To Get The Perfect Exposure
Ever heard of the magic cloth technique? It has nothing to do with a flying carpet. It's one of six solutions provided here to help you balance the exposure of both the landscape and sky in your photos.
Boudoir Lighting for a Moody Look
Learning to see light is essential, if not the most important thing, for a photographer.
Couple Turns to Craigslist to Find ‘Sponsors’ For Wedding
One couple is looking for wedding 'sponsors' to cover their entire wedding and honeymoon. One photographer responds to the 'cheapa** couple.'
Why Auto-ISO + Manual Mode Is the Best Auto Exposure Mode
Many of you have and do use Shutter Priority or Aperture Priority on a consistent basis. But what if I told you that Auto ISO, when combined with Manual Mode is actually the best auto-exposure mode there is?
Super Cheap DIY Diffuser & A Short Color Grading Tutorial to Get That ‘Cinematic’ Look
Short on cash? Here's a cheap hack to get some nice diffusion for a cinematic look and a bonus color grading tutorial.
Four Tips on How to Properly Meter Exposure in Snow
One of the great things about winter when it comes to photography is that the snowy landscape can provide some terrific photo opportunity. But there is one problem when it comes to shooting snow: Snow is white. Your camera’s metering system wants to meter everything as middle gray. As a result, that pristine white snow becomes dull and dirty snow. SLR Lounge has 4 easy-to-use tips that can help you expose your images correctly when shooting in the snow.
I Just Bought a New DSLR Camera, Now What? A Basic Primer on Automated Camera Modes
You have just bought a DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera) or advanced point and shoot camera with DSLR capabilities, now what? You might be asking yourself, “How can I start learning how to take professional quality photographs?” The goal of the SLR Lounge Shooting Guide is to teach you the techniques and insights that will make you a better photographer. For now, let’s focus on understanding some of the basic automated camera modes to help you start using your camera right away!
