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Manual Mode—Different Settings for Different Situations

Learn how to set your aperture, shutter speed, and ISO for a variety of shooting situations—from landscapes and portraits to sports and macro. You’ll gain confidence in handling your camera’s settings so you’re ready for just about anything. Manual mode gives photographers the most control. It’s not the easiest option, but it helps you understand the rules of photography so you can better decide when it makes sense to use manual mode and when another mode might serve you better.     

Air Travel with Photography Equipment: How to Protect Your Gear and What To Remember

If you’re flying to a bustling city, or heading off the grid into the wilderness for an extended period of time, here are a few tips for packing your camera gear. Plus, I let you know what to watch out for based on my own personal experiences. Travel offers countless unforgettable moments we want to capture in our photos. The last thing you want is for those memories to be ruined because you didn’t follow the rules for carrying camera equipment on the plane.

6 Reasons You Don’t Need a Fast Lens

When I first got into photography, my camera backpack was full of prime lenses with the lowest possible f-numbers. Back then, everyone insisted that I needed fast lenses. Their reasons varied: better technical quality, faster focusing, and most importantly, beautiful bokeh or blurred backgrounds. How do I see it today? 

Travel Photography: Where to Go in May

May is one of the best months for traveling. With spring in full swing in the Northern Hemisphere and the arrival of autumn in the Southern Hemisphere, travelers have a wide range of destinations to choose from. There’s something for everyone. The best locations for photographers are places that are interesting without being overrun by tourists. That’s why in this article, we’ll focus on lesser-known destinations or places where the tourist season hasn’t yet peaked.  

6 Beginner Mistakes and How to Fix Them

Just getting started with photography and feel like your pictures are missing something? You’re not alone. Nearly every beginner photographer makes a few common mistakes, from crooked horizons to poor composition. In this article, we’ll show you how to avoid these beginner mistakes, improve your composition and editing, and sharpen your photography technique.