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Summary

You already know digital photography basics. Now you'd like to go beyond with shortcuts, tricks, and tips that let you work smarter and faster. And because you learn more easily when someone shows you how, this is the book for you. Inside, you'll find clear, illustrated instructions for 100 tasks that reveal cool secrets, teach timesaving tricks, and explain great tips guaranteed to make you a more productive digital photographer. Minimal text and maximum illustrations Task-oriented, step-by-step approach Navigational aids connect instructions to illustrations Self-contained, two-page lessons Uniform layout makes it easy to read less, learn more How easy is it? Look for these symbols marking the difficulty of each task. Demonstrates a new spin on a common task Introduces a new skill or a new task Combines multiple skills requiring in-depth knowledge Requires extensive skill and may involve other technologies

Author Biography

Rob Sheppard was the long-time editor of Outdoor Photographer and helped launch PCPhoto magazine. He is recognized for his commitment to helping photographers learn and understand the technology and art of photography. He facilitates workshops throughout the country and has authored 20 books about photography, including The National Geographic Field Guide to Photography: Digital, The Outdoor Photographer Landscape and Nature Photographer’s Guide to Photoshop CS2, and Adobe Camera Raw for Digital Photographers Only. His website is at www.robsheppardphoto.com.

Get Ready to Take Photos
Select Good Photo Opportunities
It Starts with Four Letters
Master Your Camera to Get Great Photos
Choose the Image File Format to Suit Your Needs
Set the Image Resolution and Compression Level
Control Your Camera's Light Sensitivity with the ISO Setting
Improve Color with the White Balance Setting
Shoot Your Best from the Start
Pack for a Successful Shoot
Consider Light More Than Illumination
Pick Good Light for Better Photos
Shoot Effectively in Bright Sun
Shoot in the Shade for Gentle Light
Take Advantage of the Golden Hour
Control Light with a Reflector
Control Natural Light with a Diffuser
Open Up Harsh Shadows with Fill Flash
Illuminate Portraits with Window Light
Get Your Flash Off Camera for Directional Light
Use Bounce Flash for Better Indoor Lighting
Prevent Red Eye
Control Exposure
Understanding Exposure to Get the Photos You Want
Know What Meters Really Do
Discover Different Exposure Modes
Choose an Appropriate Program Mode
Using the Histogram to Get the Exposure You Want
Improve Exposure with Exposure Compensation
Avoid Blown-Out Highlights
Shoot Two Photos to Get More Exposure Range
Control Sharpness and Depth of Field
Use a Tripod for Top Sharpness
Show Action Using a Fast Shutter Speed
Show Action Using a Slow Shutter Speed
Add Drama by Panning with the Subject
Understand Depth of Field
Control Focus Creatively with Deep Depth of Field
Create Cool Effects with Shallow Depth of Field
Understanding Focal Length
Control Perspective with Focal Length
Control Background with Focal Length and Aperture
Take Better Photos
Look for Photographs, Not Subjects
Consider the Possibilities
Compose for Maximum Effect
Compose for Impact
Use the Foreground
Shoot Details to Create Interest
Bracket Your Compositions
Shoot Better by Studying EXIF Data
Take Better Photos with Patience, Practice, and Effort
Try Creative Photo Techniques
Focus Attention on Your Subject
Shoot Color for Dramatic Photos
Show Movement with a Neutral Density Filter
Control Color and Reflections with a Polarizer
Shoot Photos for a Panorama
Shoot Photos with a "Wow!" Factor
Shoot Scenes with Low Contrast
Shoot in All Seasons
Shoot Patterns and Shapes
Combine Flash and Ambient Light
Experiment to Create Unique Photos
Shoot at Night for Drama
Basic Image Workflow with Adobe Photoshop Elements
Learn the Best Workflow
Protect and Preserve Original Photo Files
Crop and Straighten Your Photos
Process for Strong Blacks and Whites
Adjust Midtones
Easy Color Correction
Adjust Color with Hue/Saturation
Convert RAW Files with Adobe Camera Raw
Understanding Color Space
Reveal Dark and Light Detail with the Shadows/Highlights Command
Adjust a Selected Area
Keep Track of Your Adjustments
Beyond the Basics with Photoshop Elements
Create a Panorama
Understanding Layers
Using Adjustment Layers to Gain Flexibility
Use Layer Masks to Isolate Your Changes
Combine Selections with Layer Masks
Lighten or Darken a Portion of an Image
Correct Exposure Problems
Remove Unwanted Ele<$$$>
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