Photography 101

For many starting out in photography, the relationship between aperture, shutter speed, and ISO can be confusing. To further muddy the water, the terms ‘stop’ and ‘f-stop’ are often used interchangeably but refer to different things. In this article, I would like to take some of the mystery out of these concepts by talking about the exposure triangle and why it is important to understand for those who are starting out. Please keep in mind that the concepts in this article are oversimplified to make it easy for beginners to understand, especially when it comes to ISO.

Finding the best camera lenses for your camera can vastly improve your images and overall production, but understanding camera lenses can be very time-consuming. In this article, we explain how to understand lenses for photo and video so that you can not only understand how your lens and camera work together but also which lens, or set of lenses, is the best option for you moving forward. Let’s dive in.

If you’re in the market for a new way to take photos in 2022, this camera buying guide is a must-read! Choosing a new camera used to be so easy. With limited selection, your decision usually just revolved around price. Nowadays, there are hundreds of models to choose from, and to make matters even more confusing, your smartphone already takes pretty good photos! With all the technical jargon surrounding photography terms and the parts of a camera, making a decision can be intimidating. That’s where this guide will come in handy ;-) Here at Shotkit, we’ve got over 100 years of combined photography experience. We can definitely help find the right camera for you… so let’s get stuck in!