Tutorials

Aperture
Depth of field
Exposure
Field of View primer
Home made ring flash
Special Flash Effects



Tutorials are given a difficulty rating out of five stars(*). Five stars being the hardest to master.

Aperture ***

This tutorial will help you understand aperture, it's functionality and the effect it has on depth of field.


Exposure ***

The exposure tutorial explains how to use the exposure controls of your camera including what exposure settings to use for specific situations or events. Includes several example photos.


Depth of field ****

The depth of field tutorial shows how and when to use depth of field including several example photos.


Special flash effects ****

Shows how to use a flash to obtain special effects including stopping water in motion, backlighting and repeat flashes.


PDF guide to creating a home made ring flash *** (267k PDF)
HTML Guide to creating a home made ring flash

Find out how to produce stunning professional lighting in this tutorial on how to make a home made ring flash.


Focal length and field of view primer *

A tutorial of a different kind, basically a diagram comparing different lenses and also showing how your focal length and field of view affects your photos.