Photography terms and definitions
What is the Sunny 16 Rule?
Back in the days of film cameras, being able to accurately judge a correct exposure without having to fish around for a light meter was…
What is TTL, or through the lens, flash?
When you’re starting out with flash, there’s a lot of ground to cover. Just working out which type of flash you want to use, let…
What is the rule of thirds in photography?
The rule of thirds is probably the best-known compositional rule in photography. At a guess, it’s the first compositional rule beginners learn. It is straightforward…
What is the Exposure Triangle?
It’s not as sexy as a love triangle and not as dangerous as the Bermuda Triangle. However, the exposure triangle is key to understanding how…
What is ISO in photography? A complete guide to understanding ISO
What exactly is ISO in photography? You’ve probably heard of it when someone shouts random numbers at you at a camera club. It seems important. Maybe…
What is shutter speed in photography? A complete guide
Understanding shutter speed in photography is another important step in the journey to taking full creative control over your images. Shutter speed is one of…
What is Aperture in Photography? A Complete Guide
Understanding aperture in photography is understanding one of the fundamentals of how your camera works. It’s one of the three important points of the exposure…
