A Simple Technique That Will Help You Nail Exposure in Your Photos

Hey photographers, let's talk about this... [Home]( A Simple Technique That Will Help You Nail Exposure in Your Photos Download the [17 Piece Camera Fundamentals Guided Resource Kit]( today to jumpstart your photography skills (but read the tip below first!) –– Exposure Compensation is a feature that most of us might have heard of but few actually know how to use. It's one of the most significant photographic techniques you can learn because it can so easily make or break any shot. Simply put, Exposure Compensation is used in Program, Shutter, and Aperture Priority modes to lighten, or darken, an exposure, thus overriding what the camera’s light meter ‘thinks’ is the correct exposure value. Every camera has an Exposure Compensation function which is usually located on the outside of the camera body for fast access. Some smaller cameras incorporate the function inside the ‘less-easy-to-access’ camera menu. The default position, denoted by a zero in the middle of the scale, offers no influence over what the camera thinks is the correct exposure, but add a plus or a minus value to the Exposure Compensation and what the camera meter thinks is the correct exposure is overridden to make the results brighter or darker respectively. [📸 17 Handy Resources on Camera Fundamentals? Download our complete 17-Piece Guided Resource Kit that will help you understand the basics of photography... ⏰Be quick — Bonus expires midnight! Download Here →]( Take a look at the images below for a better understanding: The image on the left was shot with a zero Exposure Compensation value – not a bad result – but the photographer wanted more ‘atmosphere’ from those laser-like beams of sunlight penetrating the dark alley. The frame on the right was reshot at minus 2/3 stop and darkened a bit more in Photoshop to emphasize the atmosphere generated by the smoke and sunlight piercing the gloom of the market. The next time you’re out photographing and want a quick way to control the exposure in your shots, don’t forget to make use of the Exposure Compensation setting to brighten or darken a captured frame. BONUS: I've got something special for you on the next page... Want to get a stronger grip on camera fundamentals like 'Exposure Compensation'? Grab our [Camera Fundamentals Guided Resource Kit](. This curated collection includes some of our best material on camera fundamentals – including a 2-part guided video walkthrough, and 3 hands-on exercises & assignments for you to try! If you missed out on your kit last time, it’s available again, and on sale right now. Plus it includes a daily bonus for free. Click below now, to read about it on the next page… [→ NEXT PAGE]( [Continue to next page »]( Keep that creative fire burning 🔥 Cheers, Brett   P.S – Grab these [25 Free Lightroom Presets]( on our friend's website today!       [ Want a quick way to learn the basics of photography? Grab our best-selling collection of cheat sheets: [The Snap Cards]( If you missed out on your set last time, they’re available again and on-sale right now. Plus there's a sweet bonus that expires at midnight. Don't miss out! [Download Here →]( Thank you for supporting Photzy! We're so glad you're here. Our mission is to help you explore your creative side, through photography. As a small community-led team, email is a crucial way for us to keep in touch. We regularly send out free tutorials, photo tips, inspiration, and store discounts. Never want to hear from us again? Break our lil hearts and [unsubscribe](. Or tell us how we can improve [here](mailto:cservice@photzy.com?subject=Feedback%20on%20your%20email). [Made with ♥ at Level 2 11 York St Sydney Australia]( Copyright © 2012 – 2024 Photzy Pty Ltd. [All Access Pass]( | [Free Quiz]( | [Advertise](