The post 25 Common Photography Abbreviations, Explained appeared first on Digital Photography School . It was authored by Megan Kennedy . Photography is a visual medium, yet it’s full of abbreviations: AF, DOF, TIFF, DSLR, CMYK, AWB, and so much more. For the beginner, these initialisms and acronyms can be incredibly overwhelming (and even seasoned photographers will find certain abbreviations confusing!). That’s why we’ve put together this guide, which explains the abbreviations you’re most likely to encounter, whether you’re hunting for gear, photographing outdoors, or working in a studio. The list is alphabetical, so you can easily reference it whenever you come across a new photography abbreviation – though I also encourage you to read through each and every item right now. (It pays to stay ahead, right?) So without further ado, here are the most common photography abbreviations so you can tell your TIFFs from your TTLs like a pro: A Aperture Priority mode , commonly abbre...