Comparison: Manual + Program

Howdy! A few comparisons from this afternoon of manual (first two) vs. program mode (last two). All photos are straight out of the camera with no post-processing.

These are meant to show:

  • how two different equations can equal similar exposure
  • how to use EXIF data (the recipe, if you will, your camera stores with the image on how it was taken) to your future advantage for determining manual settings
  • how adorable my daughter is when she’s trying to kiss her teddy bear

Manual (M) > 1/125 at f/2.8, ISO 400

Manual (M) > 1/125 at f/2.8, ISO 400

Program (P) > 1/60 at f/4, ISO 400

Program (P) > 1/60 at f/4, ISO 400

Because, even though she's adorable, nobody needs 700 photos of Sally on a swing!

I'm Tamara, a lifestyle photographer specializing in children and families for Eh! Good Looking Lifestyle Photography. But I'm also a new mama and know full well how easy it is to take 30 photos of the same first bite of apple sauce, and how not every shot is frame-worthy. No matter how biased we are! Follow me as I bring some easy tricks and tips into play, making your everyday photos unforgettable memories.

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