A beginner's guide to photography cheatsheet

A clear starting point that demystifies exposure, shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. It shows you how to take control of any camera and start making sharp, well exposed photos.

36exp Photographers' School

Walks you through your camera's core settings, from shutter and white balance to selective focus. Practical examples show how to shoot people, landscapes, and close-ups in any situation.

Jongpil Cheon

A university primer that treats photography as both art and science. It covers exposure, film speed, and the principles behind every well made image.

Carleton University

Traces photography from the camera obscura to the modern digital sensor. A concise lecture on how cameras capture light and turn it into an image.

David Capel

A photojournalist shares how to develop an eye for storytelling images. Learn to compose with intention and capture moments that connect with viewers.

Eric St-Pierre