40 Digital Photography Techniques

by Kim, John

• ISBN13: 9788931433692
• ISBN10: 8931433697
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-02-01
• Publisher: Oreilly & Associates Inc

Summary

Digital Photography has truly reached the masses, and with this friendly, full-colour guide new users can immediately start having fun with their digital cameras. It provides dozens of tips for taking better pictures and getting creative with digital photography at a remarkably affordable price. Topics covered include composing good shots, playing with light, close-ups, self-portraits, action shots, and event photography.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Getting to Know Your Digital Camera	p. 6
Comparing a Digital Camera with a Film Camera	p. 8
Structure and Basic Functions	p. 11
Choosing the Right Digital Camera	p. 18
Accessorizing Your Digital Camera	p. 21
Camera Care	p. 24
Checklist: Buying a Digital Camera
The Basics of Taking Photos	p. 28
Preparing to Shoot	p. 30
Preventing Camera Shake and Blurring	p. 32
Adjusting Image Size and Quality	p. 37
Locking a Focus	p. 40
Using Lenses	p. 42
Controlling Exposure	p. 48
Composing a Shot	p. 53
Checklist: Photo Basics
Exploring More Advanced Features	p. 60
Working with Light	p. 62
Using Flash	p. 67
Creating Black-and-White and Sepia Images	p. 72
Shooting Close-Ups of Small Objects	p. 76
Taking Continuous Shots	p. 81
Taking Action Shots	p. 86
Using White Balance	p. 89
Checklist: Advanced Features
Photographing People	p. 96
Taking Better People Photos	p. 98
Changing the Camera Distance and Angle	p. 104
Using Selective Focus	p. 106
Photographing Children	p. 109
Shooting Self-Portraits	p. 113
Using Light	p. 117
Manipulating Filters	p. 120
Photographing Weddings	p. 124
Checklist: Photographing People
Shooting Landscapes	p. 128
Landscape Photography Essentials	p. 130
Vacation Photos	p. 135
Rainy Day Photos	p. 139
Snowy Day Photos	p. 142
Night Photography	p. 144
Capturing Sunrises and Sunsets	p. 148
Creating Panoramas	p. 152
Checklist: Shooting Landscapes
Experimenting with Common Themes	p. 158
Photographing Food	p. 160
Taking Product Shots	p. 163
Photographing Cars	p. 167
Photographing Architecture	p. 170
Taking Photos in a Museum or Art Gallery	p. 173
Photographing Pets	p. 177
Animal Shots in the Zoo	p. 180
Checklist: Shooting Common Themes
After the Photo Shoot	p. 184
Transferring Images to the Computer	p. 186
Organizing and Managing Images	p. 191
Developing Photos	p. 195
Creating a Web Photo Gallery	p. 200
Checklist: After the Photo Shoot
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