Aperture is perhaps the most important — and also the most confusing — photographic concept to grasp. Mastering the use of aperture opens up a range of artistic possibilities and brings your ...

Setting your aperture is one of three keys to better and creative photos. The other two are your ISO and Shutter Speed. Do you want to create better, more creative photos? But, maybe you find the ...

If you want to get creative with your photography, and out of that all-too-tempting automatic mode, you'll need to get your head around a few key settings. We've already looked at ISO, and now it's ...

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Depth of field refers to the area of an image before and beyond the actual focus point that appears acceptably sharp. We've discussed it a little as it relates to aperture, but there's a bit more to ...

The A on your camera’s mode dial is not for Amateur (and the P is not for Professional, but that’s another story). Aperture priority mode, designated by A or Av on the camera’s mode dial, blends the ...