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Ron Leach  |  Aug 20, 2024

Yesterday we debunked a popular myth that shooting in Manual mode is the only way to capture great images. Today we're going that route again by addressing the conventional wisdom that Raw files are always better than Jpegs.

Dan Havlik  |  Mar 12, 2019

Ever since she started making YouTube videos, professional photographer Irene Rudnyk has received comments from some viewers who say she’s holding her camera “wrong.” In particular, the commenters have criticized how Rudnyk holds her DSLR when shooting in portrait or vertical mode.

Ron Leach  |  Mar 08, 2022

Nothing spoils an otherwise great shot more than failing to achieve precise focus. You can compose a scene properly, nail exposure, and capture beautiful colors, but if the image is soft all is for naught.

Ron Leach  |  May 22, 2023

Some photographers think all that’s involved is a decision to frame a scene in either a vertical or horizontal orientation. But as you’ll see in the tutorial below, there’s much more that factors into the equation. One is creative cropping, and another is whether to modify the native aspect ratio of the camera you use—which varies from one model to another.

Ron Leach  |  Feb 28, 2018

Aurga is the newest “smart digital assistant” to hit the streets, enabling photographers to wirelessly control a DSLR with their smartphone from up to 100 feet away.

Ron Leach  |  Jul 02, 2025

Today we're taking a close look at why one of our favorite instructors insists that "Auto ISO is the secret tool for better exposure in any light." While everyone is familiar with this mode, Hamed explains that the secret nature of the oft-ignored setting is than many folks fail to understand all of its benefits and how to them to use.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 21, 2024

There's no denying that photography can be an expensive pursuit, whether you're an avoid amateur or a working pro with a boatload of high-end equipment. In either case it's important to protect gear properly so that everything remains it top condition and performs as it should. In this video you'll learn several pro tips for doing just that.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 25, 2024

Fast and precise focus is a primary goal of all photographers regardless of the type of images they shoot. Today's your lucky if back-button focus isn't part of your repertoire, because this tutorial from First Choice Photo will bring you up to speed on this game-changing technique in the next 13 minutes.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 19, 2024

So you finally tried shooting in Manual mode after listening to all the noise from so-called "purists" and surprise; the images you captured were far from impressive. What's up with that?

Charles Wade  |  Jul 26, 2019

When I was a teenager, every year without fail, we would go on our family camping trip. It was our traditional yearly pilgrimage.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 09, 2025

Setting your camera's autofocus mode correctly for the specific task at hand can make all the difference between a failed, blurry shot and a sharp attention-grabbing image. If you're usure which AF mode to when, the follow beginners guide will get you up to speed in a hurry.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 16, 2025

If you're struggling with blurry images or unreliable focus, it may be because you never turn to the Manual Focus setting on your camera whenever AF fails. We're going to change all that today with this comprehensive beginners guide designed for those who don't understand how MF works.

Ron Leach  |  Feb 23, 2022

You’ve probably heard the silly adage that “If the mode dial on your camera isn’t set to ‘M’ you’re not a real photographer.” While most pros would disagree, there are clearly advantages to choosing camera settings yourself.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 12, 2022

If you’re tired of hearing photo purists claim that, “you’re not a real photographer unless you shoot in Manual,” join the club. That’s simply a lot of bunk, as numerous pros of all genres regularly shoot very effectively in Aperture or Shutter Priority modes.

Ron Leach  |  May 06, 2024

We've been exploring a variety of exposure modes over the past month, explaining the benefits of Shutter Priority for avoiding camera and subject movement, how to use Scene modes in unfamiliar situations, and why one pro says, "Forget Manual Mode and use Priority instead."

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