Wandering Through The Lens

Wandering Through The Lens Local to SW Missouri but traveling far and wide finding hidden gems and amazing sites near & far!

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This session was out of a literal dream. This momma and her boy are just a loving bond you can feel radiating. ✨🖤🥰Baby’s...
07/09/2025

This session was out of a literal dream. This momma and her boy are just a loving bond you can feel radiating. ✨🖤🥰

Baby’s face is blurred for privacy 🖤🫶🏼

Update!! 📸🖤✨
07/08/2025

Update!! 📸🖤✨

07/08/2025

Mastering the Exposure Triangle: The Foundation Every Photographer Needs

One of the very first—and most important—lessons every aspiring photographer understanding for is the exposure triangle. It’s not the most glamorous topic, but it’s the heartbeat of photography. You can have the best camera, the most beautiful subject, or the perfect location, but if your exposure is off… the whole image suffers.

So let’s break it down in simple terms and dig into why mastering the exposure triangle is non-negotiable if you’re serious about leveling up your photography game.

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🔺 What Is the Exposure Triangle?

The exposure triangle consists of three main components:
1. Aperture (f-stop)
2. Shutter Speed
3. ISO

These three settings work together to control the exposure (brightness) of your image. But each setting affects much more than just light—and that’s where the magic and challenge come in.

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📸 1. Aperture – Controls Depth of Field

Think of aperture like the pupil of your camera lens—it widens or narrows to let in more or less light.
• A wide aperture (like f/1.8 or f/2.😎 lets in more light and creates a beautiful blurry background—perfect for portraits.
• A narrow aperture (like f/8 or f/11) lets in less light and keeps more of the image in focus—ideal for landscapes or group shots.

Bonus effect: It’s your go-to for achieving that dreamy bokeh or sharp detail from front to back.

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🕒 2. Shutter Speed – Freezes or Shows Motion

Shutter speed is how long your camera’s shutter stays open to let in light.
• A fast shutter speed (like 1/1000) freezes motion—great for action shots or kids who never. stop. moving.
• A slow shutter speed (like 1/30 or slower) allows more light in but can blur motion, which is perfect for artistic shots like light trails or waterfalls.

Bonus effect: This setting is where you can get creative with motion blur—or eliminate it entirely.

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🌙 3. ISO – Your Camera’s Sensitivity to Light

ISO determines how sensitive your camera is to available light.
• A low ISO (100-200) is best for bright conditions and gives you clean, crisp images.
• A high ISO (800, 1600, and up) helps you shoot in low light, but can introduce grain/noise.

Bonus tip: Higher-end cameras handle higher ISO better, but you still want to use the lowest ISO possible when quality matters most.

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💡 Why the Exposure Triangle Matters So Much

Understanding how these three settings affect each other—and the final image—is what separates shooters from storytellers.

Here’s why:
• It puts you in control—not the camera.
• It lets you adapt on the fly, whether you’re shooting in full sun, candlelight, or fast-paced action.
• It helps you develop a style, because your choices in aperture, shutter speed, and ISO influence the entire mood of your photo.

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🧠 Final Thoughts for Photographers & Educators

If you’re mentoring or teaching others, remember this: mastering the exposure triangle is not about memorizing numbers. It’s about understanding the cause and effect. Teach your students to ask:

What am I prioritizing in this shot—light, motion, or depth?
That’s the beginning of creative control.

Whether you’re a beginner learning manual mode or a seasoned photographer brushing up on fundamentals, this triangle is the key to unlocking your vision.

It’s always a huge compliment when clients show me their photos in their home and how they are displaying them 😭✨🫶🏼
07/08/2025

It’s always a huge compliment when clients show me their photos in their home and how they are displaying them 😭✨🫶🏼

Sharing a few more from this amazing session! ✨🌿🪴📸🍃
07/08/2025

Sharing a few more from this amazing session! ✨🌿🪴📸🍃

07/07/2025

Editing my life away todaY! I AM a message away, but fair warning: responses may come with coffee-fueled typos and a heavy dose of Photoshop brain. Proceed with caution. 💻☕🎨

Tongues out this weekend cause it’s hot! ☀️🌞🕶️
07/06/2025

Tongues out this weekend cause it’s hot! ☀️🌞🕶️

How cute are these Pre 13 bday photos!! 🥰🍓🌸🎀
07/06/2025

How cute are these Pre 13 bday photos!! 🥰🍓🌸🎀

Beautiful pup session this morning! 🥰🖤📸
07/05/2025

Beautiful pup session this morning! 🥰🖤📸

I had to share some of my favorites from this session. Let me tell you, I dang near peed my pants laughing with these wo...
07/05/2025

I had to share some of my favorites from this session. Let me tell you, I dang near peed my pants laughing with these wonderful ladies! 📸😂🖤✨

P.S the cows were paid actors

Nothing to see here… well maybe just two besties having each others backs and having a ton of laughs 🥰📸🖤✨
07/05/2025

Nothing to see here… well maybe just two besties having each others backs and having a ton of laughs 🥰📸🖤✨

📣 Vacation Announcement! 🌴✨Im doing this early but will post again closer as a reminder! I will be out of office and COM...
07/05/2025

📣 Vacation Announcement! 🌴✨

Im doing this early but will post again closer as a reminder!

I will be out of office and COMPLETELY unplugged from September 17–25 with no reception or access to messages (over seas). During this time, I will not be answering inquiries, editing, or delivering any sessions.

📸 If you would like your photos completed and delivered BEFORE I leave, please make sure to schedule your session no later than August 31.

⚠️ Sessions can still be booked between September 1–16, but turnaround will not be guaranteed until after September 26.

Thank you all so much for your support and understanding while I take this time to rest, recharge, and return with fresh creativity! 💛

— Nicole

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