Camera panning captures a moving subject against a blurred background by following it with your camera during a relatively slow exposure. The goal is a recognizable, sharp subject with enough …

To set custom white balance in mixed lighting, photograph a neutral reference card under the light falling on your main subject, then use that reference to set your camera’s white …

Focus peaking helps you focus manually by highlighting high-contrast edges in your camera’s live view. Turn the focus ring until the highlights appear on the detail you want sharp, then …

To prevent camera condensation, seal your cold camera in a dry, airtight bag before you bring it into a warm room. Leave it sealed while the camera warms, so humid …

Silhouette photography works best when you expose for the colorful sky and let your subject fall into darkness. The key is to protect the brightest useful color, rather than asking …

For travel photography, a mechanical shutter is usually the safer choice for fast movement, while an electronic shutter is useful when you need a discreet exposure. The right choice depends …

Exposure compensation lets you brighten or darken your camera’s automatic exposure without abandoning a useful shooting mode. Turn it toward plus when the photograph looks too dark, or toward minus …

Foreground layers give travel landscape photos depth by connecting something near the camera with the view beyond it. The strongest foreground supports your subject rather than competing for attention. A …

For candid travel portraits with natural window light, find a softly lit spot and let your subject settle into it. Expose for their face, then wait for an expression that …

You can photograph waterfalls without an ND filter by working in shade, using your camera’s lowest native ISO, and choosing a shutter speed that suits the flow. Available light determines …