PHLEARN Magazine

Exposure compensation is an extremely useful photographic tool for photographers from absolute beginners to advanced and professional level. We discuss what it is and how to take advantage of your camera’s capabilities so you can control how your desired final image turns out.

The Golden Ratio, also known as the Fibonacci Sequence, is one of the least understood rules of composition in photography. Here, we explain what it is, how to recognize it, what it does, and how you can use the sequence to create eye-catching compositions.

You’ve heard the terms and seen the numbers on camera lenses, but what exactly does it mean to call a lens wide-angle, telephoto, zoom, or normal? What are the characteristics we should expect from using these lenses? How will they affect our images? We’ve got the answers!

Regardless of whether you are exposing to film or digital sensors, measuring and controlling the light is vital to how photographs are made. Here’s everything you need to know about light metering and how you can take control to get perfect exposures every time.

Just when we thought it might be time to retire the old SD card, it has recently received a huge boost with the introduction of the new SD Express. But, how will it stack up against the latest and popular competing card, the CFexpress? And which memory card format will be better for your specific photography needs?

Freelancing can be one of the more rewarding ways to make a living in professional photography. Whether you’re looking for more freedom to pick and choose your projects, or want to nail down a couple long-term contracts, here are the best places to find freelance photography jobs online.

Photoshop and Lightroom both have their advantages, but which one is better for your photography needs? We wanted to know which differences really matter, so here’s our comparison of the unique functions and uses of each.

The Canon EOS R is the latest full-frame mirrorless camera to hit the market and we wanted to see how it compares to Nikon’s Z6 and Z7 and Sony’s A7R III. Here’s our comparison of the three cameras, complete with reviews, specs, lenses, pricing details, and more info from around the web.

With the recent announcement of Nikon’s new full-frame mirrorless Z6 and Z7 cameras, attention is being turned to the memory cards they’re using – the XQD. Hot on the heels of XQD has come announcements of CFexpress. We compare the two.