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About Me

I focus on creating cinematic tones. Portraits, Street, Landscape, I want to share my vision also which lens to choose from depending on which photo style you want to take. Follow my journey and learn new tips & tricks on camera settings as I learn something new everyday.

My Style

Portraits • Street • Landscape

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My Lenses

A quick look at the glass I’m currently using — what it’s best at, and the style it supports as I grow the kit.

Kit Lens vs “Fast” Lens (Why Aperture Matters)

A typical kit lens usually has a smaller maximum aperture (for example f/3.5–5.6), which means it lets in less light. In darker scenes, you’ll often need a higher ISO (more grain) or a slower shutter (more motion blur).

A fast lens (like f/1.8 or f/2.8) lets in much more light, so you can shoot cleaner at night, keep your shutter faster, and get more background blur for portraits.

Tip: a lens with a “higher f-number” (like f/5.6) isn’t “better” — it just means less light enters the lens.

Real-world example: Basic lenses aren’t bad — they just require understanding light and timing.

This image was shot using a Canon EF 75–300mm (a common kit/basic telephoto lens). While it has a smaller maximum aperture, good lighting made it possible to keep noise controlled.

When light hits the lens correctly, even slower glass can produce clean images. A touch of grain can be embraced and refined in post for a vintage, cinematic feel.

Example photo shot on Canon EF 75-300mm lens

Understanding Exposure

Photography is a balance between light, time, and sensitivity. Mastering exposure comes down to three core settings.

Aperture

Controls depth of field and how much light enters the lens.

  • Low f-stop: brighter, shallow background
  • High f-stop: darker, deeper focus

Shutter Speed

Controls motion and exposure time.

  • Slow: motion blur, creative movement
  • Fast: freeze action

ISO

Controls sensor sensitivity to light.

  • Low: clean, sharp images
  • High: brighter, more grain

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