Shutter speed

We first have to understand what a shutter is as without a shutter, there is no shutter speed. A shutter is a screen located in front of the camera’s sensor which remains shut till the camera button is depressed. Once the button is depressed, the shutter retracts, fully exposing the camera’s sensor allow light pass through it. After enough light has passed to the sensor, the shutter immediately closes.

Shutter speed can be described as the amount of time the camera shutter opens to expose light to the camera’s sensor. Basically, it is how long a camera spends to take photography. Shutter speed is usually measured in seconds. Fractions of a second come in when they are quicker than a second.

Aperture

Aperture refers to the hole in the lens, which lets light travel to the body of the camera. The way it works is a similar concept to the way our eyes work. When we move from a dark environment to a bright one, our iris either shrinks or expands, controlling how large the pupil is. The pupil in photography is known as aperture. You can make it large or shrink it depending on how much light you want to get to the camera sensor.

Aperture is usually expressed by a number called either f-stop or f-number. The value of the aperture is represented by both the letter f followed by a number, such as f/2 for example. The majority of digital cameras display the aperture on their viewfinder usually like: f/4, f/5, f/5.5 etc. There are some cameras that get rid of the customary slash and just display the letter f with a number like: f3, f4, f4.5 etc. Basically, f stops or f numbers help to describe just how large or small the aperture is. This number reflects how closed or open the aperture is.

Conclusion

Shutter speed and aperture are extremely important in digital photography as they form two-thirds of the pillar of photography. They are responsible for creating pictures that not only look good but capture clear details depending on what the photographer wants.

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1.      Recommendations and Review

Every photographer has their unique weaknesses and strengths, so it becomes easy to known what a photographer’s strength is when you get reviews form previous clients. You can also do this by having a full conversation with the prospective photographer. Blatantly asking what their weaknesses are helps when making a choice, as professionals will clearly state what areas they could improve in, while you should avoid any photographer that states they don’t have any weaknesses.

2.      Lighting Situation

There is more to hiring a wedding photographer than simply making sure they are a right fit, and if past clients had nothing to sing but praises. The most seamless wedding to photograph is one held during the day with great shade and natural light. However, not all weddings are like that, some are held in a dark, low lighting environments. You have to be sure your chosen photographer is able to work in that sort of situation, either using external lights or other forms of lighting.

3.      Price and what it features

When checking the price of the photographer’s package, you have to consider what exactly the package entails. Features such as second shooters, hi-res Jpegs, additional hours, engagement sessions and albums might be part of the price, or could be additional money.

4.      Composition and Lighting

It is possible that different photographers can have the exact same situation and come out with varied stories thanks to how they use composition and lighting. You have to ask what the photographer’s take is. You can do this by asking to view their portfolio, as that clearly shows an accurate depiction of what a wedding story should be.

5.      Delivery

When the wedding date has come and gone, you would need to see the photos.  You can have a clear picture of just how long the delivery of the photos takes by asking the prospective photographer to give you a timeline. A full gallery typically takes anything from 2 weeks to about 6 months to deliver.

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Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular waterfalls on the globe, with visitors coming from every corner of the world to see it. They are situated on the border between the United States state of New York and Canada’s Ontario province. The best views of the falls are to be had in Ontario.

Bruce Peninsula National Park

The Bruce Peninsula National Park is situated on the peninsula of the same name which itself is located between the Georgian Bay and Lake Huron. You get amazing views of picturesque water, cliffs and rock formations. You can also get great pictures using numerous hiking trails that offer up amazing views.

Manitoulin Island

Situated on Lake Huron, Manitoulin Island is linked to mainland Ontario by a bridge. There are numerous lakes which offer up amazing scenery perfect for pictures, as well as the picturesque shores of Georgian Bay and Lake Huron.

Scarborough Bluffs

The Scarborough Bluffs has an elevation of around 90 metres above Lake Ontario. There are several parks with trails in the area which offer great scenes to photograph.

Bonnechere Caves

Bonnechere Caves are just west of Ottawa in Eganville. These caves are under a limestone hill.

Ouimet Canyon

The Ouimet Canyon Provincial Park is located north of Sibley peninsula. It features a 2 km long gorge with walls that reach almost 100 metres. Located on the gorge are trails and boardwalks which give access to platforms with stunning views.

Kakabeka Falls

This fall is located near Thunder Bay. These impressive 40 metre falls make up the Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park. There is a boardwalk located above the falls to give a great view of both the gorge and the falls. There are also trails which offer up not only excellent vies but also amazing photographic opportunities.

Agawa Canyon

Agawa Canyon is an isolated destination just east of the Lake Superior Provincial Park. There are a couple short trails and steps which lead to an observation platform.

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