09/22/2025
Cool Tips 👍🏼
The Exposure Triangle—comprising aperture, shutter speed, and ISO—governs how light interacts with your camera’s sensor and shapes the mood and sharpness of your images.
- **Aperture** (marked by f-numbers such as f/1.8 or f/22) controls the diameter of your lens opening. A lower f-number means a wider opening, more light, and a soft, blurred background—ideal for portraits. A higher f-number narrows the opening, admits less light, and keeps more of your shot in focus—perfect for sweeping landscapes.
- **Shutter Speed** sets the duration your sensor is exposed to light. Fast shutter speeds (for example, 1/2000s) capture split-second action with clarity, while slower speeds (like 1/4s) produce creative blur, highlighting movement in scenes like flowing rivers or bustling streets.
- **ISO** is your sensor’s light sensitivity setting. Lower ISO values (such as 100) ensure crisp, noise-free photos in bright conditions. Higher ISOs (like 6400) allow shooting in dim light but may introduce grain, which can add atmosphere or texture, depending on your vision.
Experiment with different combinations of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO - learn how to blur the background, make your images crisp, and more . . .
