Understanding the Exposure Triangle | Digital Photography Education

Aperture. Shutter speed. ISO. The holy trinity of photography—the exposure triangle.

But what are these, and how do you make them work together?

First, you have to understand that photography is literally “writing with light.” As I teach the students in my ELA class every year, “photo” means light and “graph” means write. Aperture, shutter speed, and ISO all have to do with controlling the light you allow into your camera so that you can expose, or make clear, your image. But there are other effects that you can achieve by controlling aperture, shutter speed, and ISO that aren’t light related—bokeh, blur, and grain.

Where to Begin Learning About Photography | Digital Photography Education

Whether or not you want to become a professional photographer or not, learning photography can be one of the most challenging yet rewarding things you can do. There is SO MUCH information out there, but where do you even begin? First, you must master your camera. Then, you must master your craft.

Just Launched: KCP Fine Art Print Shop!

Well, I did it. I took another leap into the unknown parts of this home-grown photography business and opened my own Print Shop! Photography has always been a passion of mine, and before I even started this business, I was printing photos I took to hang on the walls of my home. Beautiful images are meant to be shared, so I thought, why not? Why not share some of the photos I have taken through the years of Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Disney World (of course!), the Florida coast, and some of the gorgeous locations right in our own backyards?

Visit the Print Shop to see more and order a print for your home or other gifts created from the photos (greeting cards, canvases, magnets, coasters, playing cards, Christmas ornaments, and more—which are also available to any of my weddings or portrait sessions)! The prices are very reasonable, and the quality produced by my gallery host is exceptional.

How to Love on your Photographer

It’s Valentine’s Day! And yes, I still have Christmas cards hanging up. The ones my clients sent me with the photos I took for them are my favorites, and I just can’t bear to take them down! I love, love, love this job, and the love my clients show me fills my bucket in a way that sometimes even my own family can’t. So instead of a typical “Happy Valentine’s Day” post, I thought I’d share something a little different! Whether I am your photographer or you use someone else, here are five ways that you can show your love for us!

What to Wear for Senior Portraits | Senior Portrait Photographer

You’ve got your senior portrait session scheduled—whoo hoo! You have a location you love—sweet! 2-3 outfits are the norm for a senior session—gulp! So what do you wear? This is a question I am asked often by my clients, so here are some ideas that might help!