#exposure

In this segment, we’ll give you an introduction on exposure and how each of its facets affects your composition. By definition, Exposure is the amount of light (natural or artificial) that a camera’s sensor (or film) is exposed to. Exposure can be altered to meet the envisioned outcome of the user. There are, however, some instances where a slower shutter speed is required to produce the desired result (as seen in the image below) or what is commonly called as long exposure. Conclusion Whether you wield a dSLR camera or not, having a clear understanding of exposure (and each of its facets) can help improve not only your photography skills, but also the quality of your pictures. We’ll end this basic tutorial with some tips and tricks to improve your shot through proper exposure. • Use your camera’s light meter if it has one, it’ll help you get the proper exposure. • Invest on a good tripod, it’ll give you more leeway on using slower shutter speed and allow you to take long exposure shots. Read more in our articles including "Exposure 101: Working with light" and "vivo X200 Pro: Shots in Great Wall of China and Summer Palace".