The Memories Thru a Lens Blog

So I thought I would share a little tip that I was given some years ago (more than I would care to admit!), to anyone how knows a bit about cameras this may seem like the basic of basic things, but for those of you out there who simply take shots on your snap happy to record the precious moments of life, here is the tip…

The opening of a camera lens where the light is admitted is known as an aperture and the aperture works just the same as the iris in your eye.  When you come inside to a dark place after being in a bright place your iris opens out and vice versa, a camera needs to do the same… the aperture being the iris.

So to get a shot in a low light condition such as a church, open the lens as much as you can and this should help get something that you’re happy with.

Of course I could go on as my trusty Canon 5D has many more features and settings that help me with this, but I wanted to make it short and sweet and hopefully give some of you guests a chance and getting the shot you’re after.

If you do see me at a wedding though don’t be afraid to ask, if you need a tip just tap me on the shoulder and I will be glad to help… although if you could try not tap me just as I’m about to get the bride and groom exchanging rings! )