Exposure triangle

A simple model that explains exposure with three settings: aperture, shutter speed and ISO. Changing one setting changes the brightness of the image, so the others must change to keep the same exposure.

Each setting also has a side effect. Aperture changes depth of field. Shutter speed changes how motion looks. ISO changes the amount of noise or grain.

Martin Kaninsky

Martin is the creator of About Photography Blog. With over 15 years of experience as a practicing photographer, Martin’s approach focuses on photography as an art form, emphasizing the stories behind the images rather than concentrating on gear.

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