Camera Modes: What Are They?

New to photography? Here's a beginner's guide for camera settings and what each setting is used for.

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We'll cover how to use camera modes properly and how each one can make your photos better.

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Most cameras come with a full automatic mode to do the adjustments for you.

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Whenever you need to snap a quick picture before it passes, full auto mode is your best bet!

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This mode, as the name implies, prioritizes the shutter speed you’ve manually set over anything else.

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APERTURE PRIORITY MODE

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This mode gives you the most creative freedom since you have full control over the camera.

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Remember that creation and art are forms of expression and using different camera modes can give you more tools to expressing yourself!

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Camera Modes: What Are They?

New to photography? Here's a beginner's guide for camera settings and what each setting is used for.

THE BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO CAMERA SETTINGS

We'll cover how to use camera modes properly and how each one can make your photos better.

CAMERA MODES

Most cameras come with a full automatic mode to do the adjustments for you.

THE EXPOSURE TRIANGLE

Whenever you need to snap a quick picture before it passes, full auto mode is your best bet!

PROGRAM MODE

This mode, as the name implies, prioritizes the shutter speed you’ve manually set over anything else.

SHUTTER PRIORITY MODE

APERTURE PRIORITY MODE

This mode gives you the most creative freedom since you have full control over the camera.

MANUAL MODE

Remember that creation and art are forms of expression and using different camera modes can give you more tools to expressing yourself!

CREATING ART AND MEMORIES

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