• How Does a Camera Work?

It is important to understand the parts of a camera and how they work before you start. 

• Aperture

The aperture is the opening inside your camera lens that lets in light. Learn how this works with this video tutorial. 

• Shutter Speed

The shutter speed is how much time that light is let into the camera. Learn more about this, including fractions and shooting moving objects, with this video lecture. 

• ISO

ISO is basically the sensitivity of your camera’s sensor. The higher the ISO number the more sensitive it is. Learn about how to brighten up your images with ISO.

• Exposure Triangle

Study how to combine all three settings to set the exposure you want in your image. 

• Lights & Filters

Learn how to increase exposure by adding more light. Or you can use filters to cut down light in settings that are too bright.

• White Balance

The White Balance setting adjusts depending on the Colour Temperature which is like a scale from cool to warm light. Learn how to get the most out of this setting with this lesson.

• Photo Resolution & Quality

Typically, the higher the resolution, the higher the pixels, and this improves the quality and sharpness of the image. Study pixels and sensors with this video.

• Intro to Mobile Photography

Smartphone photography has come a long way, we see a wide range of really advanced sensors, lenses, and portrait mode with settings that mimic the shallow depth of field of more expensive cameras. 

• Using a Smartphone Camera

Discover some capabilities and limitations of your Smartphone Camera vs a DSLR. 

• Exposing Properly with the Smartphone Camera

For the most part, phones are automatic, but you can change the exposure manually with the help of this video demonstration. 

• Tips for Shooting with Your Mobile Camera

These tips include composition, depth of field, exposure tips and even photographing at night.  

• Shooting in Low Light with a Smartphone

Study how to improve your low light shots with this video lesson and demo, from adjusting exposure to using flash or a tripod. 

• Mobile Camera Accessories

Discover the variety of accessories that can assist with your mobile photography. 

• Using Portrait Mode

Learn how to create a shallow Depth of Field look where the object in the foreground is in focus but the background is blurred.