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This is the ISO I use for 90% of my photos
By Dan Mold published
OPINION I was shocked to see how my ISO usage has shifted in the past decade. This is the ISO I’m now using for most of my work…

It's a pirate's still life for me! How I created this cinematic still life photo at home
By Wendy Evans published
Tutorial Yar, me hearty! Relive watching the umpteenth Pirates of the Caribbean film by creating a still life project featuring pirate booty

3 Legged Thing Luna light stand review: stand and deliver!
By Matthew Richards published
Review The multi-purpose 3 Legged Thing Luna is a light stand and more. It really delivers on all fronts and is impeccably turned out

What is aperture in photography? The "f-number" is actually key to taking better photos
By Lauren Scott, Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
TUTORIAL What is aperture in photography? Here's what you need to know – and how it affects your images

What is exposure in photography?
By James Artaius last updated
WHAT IS It's the foundation of every image you take, so what exactly IS exposure in photography?

You buy your first fast lens and now your camera aperture is fixed at f/1.8 forevermore – sound familiar? I used a wide-open aperture because I could, I never stopped to think if I should
By Mike Harris published
Feature When I got my first 50mm f/1.8 nifty fifty lens, it didn't occur to me that I shouldn't use it wide open at f/1.8 all the time

Photography composition: Enhance the drama and direct the viewer
By Kim Bunermann published
Tutorial Not every composition strategy suits every subject, Katarzyna Kujawska explains how to find the most drama in your scene

Harness the WB settings on your camera to get ‘pure’ whites or get creative by giving your photo an unnatural hue
By Kim Bunermann published
Tutorial Learn how to control White Balance settings, whether you are following a 'true-to-reality' approach or want to bring your creative vision to life - here's how
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