Is Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) The Same As HDR?
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Is Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) The Same As HDR?

AEB is auto exposure bracketing, an image capture technique in which more than one photo is taken of the same thing using different exposures.

HDR is High Dynamic Range. High Dynamic Range is the range of tones in an image.

So, whilst the two are not the same, you can use AEB to create HDR images. However, you can also create HDR images in a single image capture using software without AEB.

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How Do You Create A Great Photography Portfolio?
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How Do You Create A Great Photography Portfolio?

At some point in the journey of every photographer, we need to create a portfolio. In this post, I will tell you what you need to do to create your own, great photography portfolio. And why. And even how.

You create a great photography portfolio by

  • Deciding what your photography portfolio is for

  • Deciding who you want to see your images

  • Selecting no more than 20 of your best images

  • Refining the edits to make the photos the best you can

  • Putting the images in a logical sequence

  • Publishing your portfolio for the world to see

A great photography portfolio shows anyone in an instant who you are as a photographer, what you can do, how you create photos, how you see and interpret the world, and how you create great images.

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11 Things You Can Do To Take Better Photos (From The Photography Explained Podcast)

11 Things You Can Do To Take Better Photos (From The Photography Explained Podcast)

The 11 actionable things that you and I can do to improve our photography in 2023 are

  1. Get out more and take photos

  2. Learn to use all our gear properly

  3. Start all over again

  4. Simplify and get rid of distractions

  5. Really think about composition

  6. The one photo rule

  7. Learn one new thing

  8. Rethink how you edit your photos

  9. Get a critique

  10. Apply what you learn from that critique

  11. Reflect on all of this stuff

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What Does Manual Mode Mean In Photography?

Manual mode is the mode on your camera that you use where you set the aperture, shutter and ISO to get the best exposure when you take a photo. You decide all the camera settings, not the camera. You should learn how to use manual mode as there are times when you will need it. Learn manual mode and it will help you to understand and use the exposure triangle.

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