The Exposure Triangle - Why Photography is like Baking a Pie - Photography Tutorial


Imagine you’ve just put a pie in the oven. Now, the back of the packet said it needed 20 minutes at 120 degrees, but you haven’t defrosted your pie yet and the guide on the pack is for a fully thawed out pie. How hot do you want it? How long should you leave it in for and at what temperature? Welcome everyone to the world of photography. Confused? This is where The Exposure Triangle can help. - View Tutorial »


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