Learn about Exposure

Learn the basics of exposure, including aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, and discover how to use them to achieve the right exposure for your photos.
  1. The Complete Handheld Lightmeter Guide

    The Complete Handheld Lightmeter Guide

    Tutorial Advanced

    Almost every modern camera currently being produced has a lightmeter built into it. It's the device that measures the exposure, and allows for accurate...

  2. Photography Kick-start Guide: How Your Camera Works

    Photography Kick-start Guide: How Your Camera Works

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Twice a month we revisit some of our reader favorite posts from throughout the history of Phototuts+. This tutorial was first published in August, 2009. ...

  3. 50 Stunning Photos That Freeze Time With a Fast Shutter

    50 Stunning Photos That Freeze Time With a Fast Shutter

    Tutorial Beginner

    Capturing a moment takes patience, a degree of luck and often, a fast shutter speed! When done correctly, these fleeting moments tell a story, capture an...

  4. Quick Tip: Should You Buy a Light Meter?

    Quick Tip: Should You Buy a Light Meter?

    Tutorial Beginner

    Today we're taking a look at the once ubiquitous light meter, and how it can still help you in today's world of cameras attempting to do it all for you....

  5. The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Shooting High Key

    The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Shooting High Key

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Today we're going to learn all about what high key photography is and how to create the effect. We'll go over what kind of equipment you'll need, how to set...

  6. How To Shoot the Perfect Lightning Photograph

    How To Shoot the Perfect Lightning Photograph

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Photographing lightning is a lot of fun, but it can be quite challenging and even dangerous if you do not use a little forethought and planning. This...