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If you’re just starting out in Landscape or Seascape photography The value of photographic prints - Stephan R. Lewis is a professional photographer. He accepted to share his knowledge with us, with this exclusive article. The value of photographic prints I have been in the photo industry trenches for a long time and have watched many things come and go in popularity. When I say 'trenches' I mean not the glamour… , you’re probably wondering how to get your photos properly exposed. Don’t worry, we all go through it when we first start, and it won’t take long before you’ll be using manual settings like the pros! There are several methods for achieving correct exposure, but I find the following two techniques to be the simplest.
The first method is one I used when I was first starting, as it’s easy and works for a variety of situations. First, set your camera to automatic mode and try to point it at either red, green (grass), or blue (sky) colors, if you can’t find those colors, it’s not a big deal, but they can be helpful. Then, half-press your shutter button until it displays the settings the camera will use to take the picture. You should see the F-stop, ISO, and shutter speed it will use. Switch your camera to manual mode and use the settings that the camera was going to use and take a picture. If it’s too bright, simply increase the shutter speed, or if it’s too dark, slow the shutter speed down. Simple!
The second method is a bit more precise since the first method doesn’t consider the depth of field you want to use. This method is one I still use to this day. Firstly, set your camera to Aperture Priority mode, which allows you to choose the depth of field you want. You’ll need to set the ISO, which I usually set to 100 or 50. If you want everything to be in focus, then you can typically use F16. Next, half-press the shutter button to see what shutter speed the camera will use for the shot. Finally, set the camera to manual mode and start shooting with the same settings that the camera was going to use.
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