Use your sunglasses in a pinch if you need a polarizer or ND filter

Sometimes photographers need to control the light in the picture by using a polarizer or ND (Neutral Density) Filter. Sometimes we leave these at home or don’t have them with us. A ND filter reduces the amount of light passing…

For a nice, blurred background – use a wide aperture

Your aperture setting controls the amount of light you let through the lens, but it also controls what’s called “depth of field.” Depth of field determines how much of your image is in focus. Smaller apertures let in less light,…