How I got better at Photography

Common camera parameters and their meanings:

1. Focal Length

2. ISO

3. Exposure

In photography, EV stands for Exposure Value. It is a numerical representation of the amount of light that hits the camera’s sensor or film, helping to standardize exposure settings. EV is a combination of two key factors: aperture (f-stop) and shutter speed, and sometimes the ISO setting is considered as well.

In practice, EV can be used to calculate exposure settings, especially when comparing different lighting conditions, and many cameras display the EV value in their metering system to assist photographers in achieving the desired exposure.

In addition, an EV range is sometimes used to describe the dynamic range of a camera or sensor, which indicates the range of brightness levels the camera can capture, from dark shadows to bright highlights.

4. Color Temperature

By adjusting these parameters, you can control how your photos look, balancing things like light, color, and detail in both bright and dark environments.


For a night shot, you’ll want to adjust your camera settings to properly expose the image while managing the lower light conditions. Here’s a guide for achieving good results in low-light situations:

1. ISO

2. Shutter Speed

3. Aperture

4. White Balance / Color Temperature

5. Focal Length

6. Use a Tripod

7. Additional Tips for Night Photography

Example Settings for Night Photography

By experimenting with these settings, you should be able to capture crisp, well-lit night shots, whether you’re photographing the cityscape, stars, or low-light portraits.