UNDERSTANDING APERTURE IN PHOTOGRAPHY

WHAT IS APERTURE?

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WHAT IS AN F STOP?

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Aperture is measured by the size of the hole opening in the lens. It is measured in F Stops.

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WHAT'S THE POINT OF APERTURE?

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THE BEAUTY OF THE BLUR

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Slowly build your understanding by practice. I'm challenging you to try this every day. Be creative and try to think about what your camera sees.

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