3. Function Junction

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Flash, White Balance, Exposure Compensation, Metering, Focus, and More!

Now that you’ve got a grip on the basics of photography and are familiar with the various shooting modes, learning to fine-tune your images is going to be a breeze!

Before we get started, it’s important to remember that on most cameras, the functions available to you will vary dramatically depending on what shooting mode you’re in.

Poring Over the Picture

My little nephew Haris loves to fish. I caught up with him on a dock one early evening where he was quick to show me his favorite part—the box of worms! This shot is one of my favorites from that session ...

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