The Photographer's Core Four: Mastering Shutter Speed, Aperture, White Balance, and ISO

Photo Ninjas Deep Dive by Walter Schnecker, CPP, CPC, CCH

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Every time you press the shutter button, a delicate dance of four key settings unfolds within your camera, working in harmony to create the image you capture. Understanding and controlling shutter speed, aperture, white balance, and ISO is fundamental to moving beyond automatic modes and crafting truly compelling photographs. These four elements are the pillars of exposure and the foundation upon which creative photographic choices are built. Let's take a quick peek at each:

Shutter Speed: Often the culprit behind blurry photos, shutter speed dictates how long your camera's sensor is exposed to light. Too slow, and motion blur creeps in; too fast, and you might sacrifice precious light. Finding that sweet spot is key to capturing sharp images with the right amount of illumination. In our Photography 1 cours ... 

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