The default mode on your camera should be "evaluative". This is probably your best mode as a beginner. It looks at the overall light level in the frame but gives more weight to the centre area (where you subject likely is).
As you progress, you can move to other types of metering when you need them. Most likely is "spot" when you need a very specific area of the photo to be exposed properly.

Have fun and keep shooting.

I use the Canon 10-22 efs wide angle zoom for real estate photography and have found it to be an excellent lens.

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Hello all,

I just spend two full days shooting several thousand photos at a dance competition.
Low light, high speed, tri-pod work. These are all about timing. I do not shoot any of these using multi-shot. Each shot is a separate decision to press the shutter release.
The photos below are three of my favourites from the session.

All of these were taken using my Canon 7D with the 70-200mm F/2.8 IS II lens.
Any suggestions?

I am a long time amateur photographer who has recently gone semi-pro by earning a side income doing primarily real estate photography but also mixing in dance competitions and hockey player and team photos.
I've attached a couple of shots just as samples of what I've done.
I currently shoot with a Canon 7D. I'm always looking to learn ways to be a better photographer.
Great to be here.

A break in the action


Grace and power


First Communion a few years ago