How do you handle challenging lighting conditions

Most of my photography relies on natural light. I prefer to shoot at the camera’s base ISO — many of mine are rated at ISO 64 — because it gives the cleanest possible file. That said, I’ve learned to accept higher ISO settings when the situation calls for it. Sometimes the moment matters more than the noise.

I’m primarily a manual shooter and rarely use automatic modes. That doesn’t mean I avoid them entirely. For casual walk‑around sessions, I’ll often use Auto ISO, but with limits set so the camera never pushes the ISO higher than I’m comfortable with. It gives me a bit of flexibility while still keeping creative control.