High Dynamic Range

How to Shoot in Manual Mode

by Tom Wiggins
February 14, 2024December 11, 2024

Over the last year, I had several students ask me about how to shoot in manual mode. When I explored it further, most were saying “I don’t want to use automatic. I want to learn the other settings on my camera.” A recent student said, “I want to be able… Read More »

ISO Study (A New Camera)

by Tom Wiggins
March 7, 2023August 11, 2023

One of the questions students often ask is “Should I buy a new camera?” My answer is always, “Learn how to use the camera you currently own and only consider buying a new camera when the camera is limiting your photography, not your knowledge of photography and how to use… Read More »

Sunrise and Sunset Photography

by Tom Wiggins
September 7, 2018August 11, 2023

I hope you all had a good summer and had the opportunity to get outside and use your cameras. Sunrises and sunsets are popular subjects for photographers. Recently I came across several articles on sunrise and sunset photography. I have included those links below. When taking photos of a sunrise or… Read More »

AE Bracketing

by Tom Wiggins
January 7, 2017August 11, 2023

In a previous blog on Histograms, I included photos where I had used Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB). So why and when would you use AEB? I see a couple of times when it really makes sense: 1) when you are not sure what is the best exposure set-up under changing light conditions,… Read More »