Photography

While turning your Canon T7i on and off probably seems simple enough, there are actually a few areas of the process that I’d like to discuss with you. First is the actual switch itself that’s located on the top of the camera. If you take a look at the round knob that’s sitting on the […]

Simply put, the aperture in a camera lens is the adjustable hole that allows light through the lens and into the camera. Some lenses have fixed aperture sizes, but most have variable ones. When you see an Aperture Priority mode available on a camera, it means that as the photographer, you’re able to change the […]

After you purchase your camera and turn it on for the first time, you’ll be presented with the Date/Time/Zone screen. There will be a few steps for you to follow in order to make these settings. Begin with the time zone in which you live and then move onto the date and time. When you […]

I’ll let you know right off the bat that I just finished writing an extensive post discussing this very topic. The conclusion I came to was that using a focus rail that’s attached to a tripod and having your camera mounted on the focus rail is the best way to go as far as making […]

The Canon T7i comes with a few different options that have to do with how you view the LCD screen on the back of the camera. If you’re a total beginner, you’ll have the option of being guided through the process of using your camera and if you’re a more experienced user and are someone […]

I rarely, if ever, use my camera’s flash. I think you’ll hear this same sentiment from professional photographers as well. While the built in flash that comes standard with almost every camera does illuminate a scene, it can appear absolutely awful in the final photograph. I’m sure you’ve seen images that have been completely blown […]

Question: Hey guys. I’m not sure if this is the best place to ask but here we go. I wanted some input on what camera to buy. I’m willing to spend $700. My main focus is to take good quality videos. My smartphone is acting up and has no more storage left for me. I […]

There are tons of settings on the Canon Rebel T7i camera and some of those settings aren’t too easy to access. I mean, they are easy to get to, but discovering that access route can sometimes be a challenge. While the Menu button is fairly obvious, turning the mode dial and then choosing some alternate […]