Genre Spotlight: Street Photography Camera Settings for Day & Night
Street photography is fast, unpredictable, and often unforgiving. You don’t get second chances, you don’t ask people to repeat moments, and the light rarely waits...
Beginner Photography
Daisy Teaches: Why Your Photos Look Soft — 7 Common Beginner Mistakes
Have you ever looked at a photo and thought, “Why does this look soft?” Not obviously blurry. Not completely out of focus. Just… not sharp...
Best Portrait Lenses: 50mm vs 85mm vs Zooms (Which One Should You Choose?)
Choosing the best portrait lens is one of the most important decisions in portrait photography. The right lens affects how faces look, how backgrounds blur,...
How to Use Manual Mode (M Mode): A Step-by-Step Beginner Guide
Updated for 2026 · Beginner-Friendly Guide Switching your camera to Manual Mode (M Mode) can feel intimidating at first — three settings, strange numbers, and...
Sony A7 V Recommended Settings for Beginners (Photo & Video Guide)
Updated for Sony A7 V (2026) The Sony A7 V is one of the most versatile hybrid cameras Sony has ever released. Since its official...
Daisy’s Genre Spotlight: Portrait Photography Essentials (Lenses, Lighting & Techniques)
One of the first things I learned about portrait photography is that it’s never just about the camera. You can have the best gear in...
Daisy Teaches: How Shutter Speed Works (Freeze Motion or Create Blur)
Photography often feels magical at first — a single click can freeze a split second or turn movement into soft, flowing motion. But behind that...
Daisy Recommends: Best ND Filters for Long Exposures in 2025
Long exposure photography has always been one of my favorite ways to slow things down and truly shape light. Watching water turn silky, clouds stretch...
Sony A7 V vs A7 V Kit Lenses — Which One Should You Buy?
Buying a new camera often comes with one big question: should you buy the kit lens or go body only? With the Sony A7 V,...
DAISY TEACHES — Aperture for Beginners: Depth of Field Made Simple
Updated for beginners • Daisy Teaches Series Hi, I’m Daisy. 👋 If you’ve ever taken a photo and wondered why the background suddenly turned into...
Best Canon Mirrorless Cameras 2025 (Top Picks for Every Budget)
🔄 Updated December 2025 — Holiday Buying Season Edition The Best Canon Mirrorless Cameras 2025 guide is designed to help you choose the right Canon...
Best Budget Tripods for 2025 (Daisy’s Tested Picks)
Tripods are one of those must-have accessories that instantly upgrade your photography, no matter your skill level. A stable setup means sharper images, smoother video,...