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AE Bracketing

by Tom Wiggins
January 7, 2017March 30, 2025

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 »

The Basic Camera Functions You Need to Turn Off or Enable.

by Tom Wiggins
October 23, 2016March 30, 2025

I’ve been teaching basic digital photography for several years and have students with just about every make and model camera. I have come to the conclusion that the camera menus are getting more complicated. The features are more numerous than it is practical to learn without many months/years of study.… Read More »

Photographing Children

by Tom Wiggins
August 13, 2016March 31, 2025

Recently I conducted a private lesson with a student who has an 18-month-old and was struggling to get good pictures. Several of my students over the past year have had the same issue. I thought maybe it was time for advice on what I’d learned. I recalled a question I’ve gotten several… Read More »