best camera settings low light without flash

Mastering Low-Light Photography: Best Camera Settings With and Without Flash Low-light photography can be a creative playground or a technical challenge—often both. Whether you’re capturing the ambiance of a candlelit dinner, shooting a concert, or chasing city lights after dusk, the right camera settings can make or break your shot. In this guide, I’ll […]
How to use the exposure triangle

The exposure triangle The exposure triangle is a fundamental concept in photography that explains the relationship between three key elements that control the exposure (brightness or darkness) of an image: 1. Aperture (f-stop) What it does: Controls how much light enters the lens. Affects: Exposure and depth of field (how much of the image […]
Manual Mode Cheat Sheet

🔺 The Exposure Triangle 📷 Starting Settings Cheat Sheet ⚙️ How to Set Up Manual Mode Set ISO based on light Set aperture based on your creative goal Adjust shutter speed to balance exposure Use your light meter (0 = balanced) Take a test shot, adjust, repeat 🔧 Quick Reference ✅ Pro Tips Use histogram […]