Which One Is More Important?

Long story short, it depends on the occasion.

If you're shooting landscapes with a tripod and aiming to capture the entire depth of field in sharp focus, you must prioritize Aperture.

When Should I Prioritize Aperture?

Landscape Photography

In landscape photography, especially when using a tripod, set your desired Aperture, lower your ISO to the minimum, and then choose your Shutter Speed to achieve the desired exposure.

Street Photography

In street photography, there are moments that may not repeat, and you cannot risk having these moments out of focus. Choose an aperture around f/8 to cover a significant portion of your photos in sharp focus. After selecting the aperture, choose the desired shutter speed to avoid unwanted motion blur. Finally, adjust your ISO to achieve the desired exposure.

Bokeh

When aiming for a creamy Bokeh or a scenic background for your subject, prioritize aperture. After setting the aperture, choose your desired shutter speed, and finally, adjust your ISO.

When Should I Prioritize Shutter Speed?

Fast-Moving Objects

When your main goal is to capture fast-moving objects in sharp focus, prioritize shutter speed. After choosing the best shutter speed for the occasion, set your aperture. Finally, you can choose the appropriate ISO.

Long Exposure Photography

In long exposure photography, a slow shutter speed is a key element. Choose your desired slow shutter speed first. Second, you must choose your aperture and define your depth of field. At the end, you can choose your ISO.

When Should I Prioritize ISO?

Noise

You should prioritize ISO when you absolutely must have photos with minimal noise, but make sure that aperture and shutter speed don't play a significant role in your photos.

 💡Tip

Don't be afraid to raise your ISO, especially these days with all the great camera bodies and photo editing software technologies available.

You can raise your ISO without ruining your photo, and even when you have noise, you can easily remove it in Lightroom. Of course, there are limits to this technology.

In Conclusion

Depending on your needs, prioritize accordingly. One thing to keep in mind is not to fear raising your ISO.

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