If you’ve recently purchased a new camera or are wanting to make the jump from smartphone snaps to an actual camera, it can be an intimidating jump. Sure, you can set the camera to automatic and start ...

Nikon D800 | Tokina AT-X 16-28mm F2.8 Pro FX | ISO 400 | 1/640 sec | F2.8 Photo: Abby Ferguson Understanding shutter speed, aperture and ISO can be overwhelming for beginner photographers. Even once ...

After years of testing and reviewing hundreds of cameras, these are the lessons I give every new photographer.

Compared to ISO and aperture, shutter speed is a relatively straightforward concept to understand. It's the period of time that a camera's sensor (or film) is exposed to light after you hit the ...

Photography can be so much more expressive when you venture beyond point-and-shoot. For newbies stepping up to a more capable camera, such as an advanced compact, a mirrorless compact system camera, ...

Here's a look at what we'll be covering today: Shooting modes, or the different ways your camera can assist you in taking a photograph. Flash modes and when to use them. What different image ...