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Exposure 101: Intro to ISO
Exposure 101: Intro to ISO
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted 01/13/2026
If you’ve been around photography for any length of time, you’ve probably heard of ISO. ISO is one of the three settings that determine our exposure in photography. These settings are collectively referred to as the exposure triangle. ISO is unique in this equation, and in this guide, we’re going to explore why. ISO can be referred to in two ways. It’s most commonly spoken as an abbreviation, but it is also sometimes referred to as a word pronounced as eye-so. General consensus is that you call it whichever you like. After all, it’s not what
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iso
A Beginner’s Guide to Pet Photography
A Beginner’s Guide to Pet Photography
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted 10/24/2025
Anyone who has dabbled in pet photography knows that it can be a rewarding yet challenging experience. While pets are considered to be part of the family, they’re still animals who walk to the beat of their own drum and do things at their own pace. Even the best listeners can be easily distracted or have trouble sitting still for more than two seconds. If you’re considering trying your hand at photographing our fuzzy friends, we’ve put together this helpful guide for you. In this guide, we’re going to cover the essentials for those with a
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Pet Photography
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Fix It Before Post! A Guide to In-Camera Effects
by Cory Rice · Posted 03/26/2020
When many people think of special effects, they think of dimly lit rooms, expensive computers, and complicated software. While this may be an accurate picture if you are editing a blockbuster action movie, digital still photographers can do a lot to their images even before transferring files off their camera. The following guide covers some of the more popular in-camera effects on the market to consider when purchasing a new camera or for better understanding the camera you already own. Film Simulation and Color Profiles In recent years,
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SFX Week
A Glossary of Digital Photography Terms
by Allan Weitz · Posted 03/21/2016
Sometimes, the phrases, acronyms and strings of numbers or number-letter combinations used to identify photographic hardware or techniques can be daunting to the uninitiated neophyte photographer. We've prepared a list of the basic terms. Have we left any out that you think should be added? Please let us know! 0-9 | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
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DSLR Cameras