What’s That STOP Sign All About?
By Gordie Elwell When you discuss one of your images with a friend, and they say, “You might want to adjust your exposure by a stop or two,” what do they mean? It is often heard in photography circles, referring to a “stop” of exposure. One of our main adjustments, and one corner of the exposure triangle, is called an “f/stop”. You never hear anyone discuss an “ISO stop” or a “shutter speed stop,” yet …
The OTHER Triangle: The ‘Becoming a Better Photographer’ Triangle
By Gordie Elwell I was asked to provide an article with tips to becoming a better photographer. Well, remember that exposure triangle you keep hearing about? Well, here’s another triangle for you . . . the “Becoming a Better Photographer” triangle. This triangle consists of “Planning, Luck, and Post Processing.” At least one of these is not completely within our control, but we certainly can influence it. Planning This one seems obvious, and it is. …