exposure triangle

Long exposure of flowing waterfall demonstrating the effect of slow shutter speed.

Shutter Speed Explained: Capturing Motion and Sharpness in Your Photos

If you’ve been following along in this series, you’ve already explored how aperture shapes depth of field and controls how much light enters the lens. Now it’s time to move to the second element of the exposure triangle – shutter speed. Understanding shutter speed explained simply: it’s the amount of time your camera’s shutter stays

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Aperture and depth of field comparison showing shallow and deep focus in portrait photography.

Aperture and Depth of Field: Understanding How They Shape Your Photos

Aperture and depth of field are two of the most important concepts in photography. They control how much light enters your camera and how much of your image appears in focus. Mastering aperture gives you creative control — from beautifully blurred backgrounds to sharp landscapes. What Is Aperture? Aperture refers to the adjustable opening inside

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