I’m guilty of shooting in manual mode all the time, as it’s the way I learned to shoot. But the semi-automatic modes of Shutter and Aperture Priority also have their uses. And in this guide, I’ll be looking at Aperture Priority mode and explaining how useful it can be – particularly when it comes to controlling your depth of field. Let’s get started!
WHAT IS APERTURE PRIORITY?
You’ll find Aperture Priority on your camera’s mode dial, usually labelled as ‘A’ (or ‘AV’ on Canon cameras). In this mode you choose the aperture you want, and by extension your
