Exposure Basics from a Minimalist Perspective
Some musicians can play instruments superbly without ever learning to read a single musical note, while others need sheet music in front of them to perform. Parallels to this can be drawn with regard to photographers: some work instinctively, while others require a more formal approach and need to have a good grasp of the theoretical.
Most of us fall somewhere in the middle. I find that an understanding of the theory behind exposure is a tremendous help, but I don’t have to keep the mathematical equations that underpin this stuff in my head, or even to know them, in many cases. It is enough to understand the interplay between ISO, shutter speed, and aperture size. Understanding the underlying principles ...
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