Getting Started In Digital Photography

Ready to learn the art and science of creating stunning photographs? This book will get you started. It provides specifics for getting started with photography and taking control of your camera. You'll find everything you need to capture the incredible photos you've been after, including: -choosing the best camera and gear, -setting up your camera to capture the best photos possible, -mastering the exposure process, -taking sharp photos, -turning snapshots into compositions, -editing your photos quickly and easily (without using Photoshop), -displaying your photos online or in print. The difference between this book and other "intro to photography" guides is that this one is set up as a path to follow rather than just a cursory list of concepts and options. It will make you a better photographer in a much shorter time. As an added bonus, you'll find free videos and tutorials at Outdoor Photo Academy to build upon the foundation provided in this book.

(Please note that this material was also published as Your Camera Loves You: Learn to Love it Back, Peachpit Press [978-0-321-78410-0].) If you’re not thrilled with the photos you’re getting from your digital camera–whether it’s a point-and-shoot or a DSLR–the answer isn’t a new camera. It’s learning to use the one you’ve got! After all, it’s not the camera that takes great shots–it’s the person behind the camera. In Getting Started in Digital Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots, photographer and instructor Khara Plicanic teaches the basics of photography and digital camera functions that you can apply to any camera, anywhere, any time– answering questions like: What do all those different modes mean and when do I use them? What’s a megapixel and why should I care? Follow along with Khara, and you will: Learn about shutter speed, aperture, and shooting modes Improve those yellow dingy photos of your kids’ indoor sporting events Fix the exposure on shots that are too dark or too bright Move beyond the Auto mode to take advantage of your camera’s settings Discover that the key to great shots is to learn your way around your camera By the time you’re finished, you’ll know how to best use the features of whatever camera you already have to take great shots. And once you’ve got the shots, show them off! Join the book’s Flickr group, share your photos, and discuss how you get your own great shots at flickr.com/groups/gettingstartedfromsnapshotstogreatshots

From an Amateur to a professional in 1 Week Do you love photography as a hobby? Do you take photos for recreation or will like to make a living from it as a professional? Then, this is the book for you. Digital photography is in a period in which it has technologically undergone a great advancement. Not only do today's cameras capture incredible images in very low light, but this technology has also become cheaper to everyone. In the field of Plastic Surgery, keeping a digital photographic record of the surgical patient in an orderly manner is crucial to be able to follow their evolution. Therefore, it is essential to standardize the place and technique used to photograph people and thus obtain images of greater credibility and reliability over time. The era of film cameras has gone down in history, not because the image quality of a digital camera is superior (it really is not), but because of the great advantage of being able to see the image taken on a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen instantly, download the file to a computer to make some adjustments and be able to print the photograph in just a few minutes; not to mention if it is also about sharing that image on the internet. This book presents an understandable, simple but at the same time comprehensive step by step footprint to getting creative with digital photography based on a bibliographic review combined with personal experience. We believe that this basic knowledge of photography, lighting and computing are necessary for your daily practice of this specialty. Why You Need This Book The Comprehensive Digital Photography Course is a simple yet complete guideline of digital photography based on the latest literature and personal experience. In order to achieve a good electronic record of standardized digital images, it is necessary to have basic computer and photography skills. Therefore, it is a must to be familiarized with the different photography techniques, areas and the various special camera features available today, in order to select the most appropriate one for your own specific needs and take great pictures. In this book, you will learn the following topics: Basics of Image Design Use Depth of Field and Sharpness Level for the Image Design THE LIGHT Why is Light so Important for Photography? The Effect of Light Direct Light and Reflected Light Photography is Painting with Light The Direction of Light THE COLOR Color is a Defining Design Element in Color Photos Moods and the Automatic White Balance Exact Color Rendering Monochrome Color Photos Simplicity of Colors IMAGE SECTION The Effect of Diagonals The Golden Ratio and the Aspect Ratio 4/3 Image Statement and Image Section Choosing the Right Format Angle of View and Recording Location DEPTH OF FIELD The Depth of Field and the Level of Focus Depth of Field and Size of the Sensor Surface The Advantage of the Larger Format Controlling Depth of Field FOCAL LENGTH Use the Focal Length of a Lens as a Design Tool What is the Focal Length? The Focal Length of the Lens has Several Properties The APS Sensor and the Angle of View Portraits and the APS Sensor The Depth of Field and the APS Sensor ....... And much more....... Explore the in-depth of digital photography and create beautiful images. Turn a professional photographer in 1 week, beginning from today. Simply scroll up and hit the Buy Now button to get started. ORDER NOW!

Simple lessons to get up to speed quickly and start taking great digital photos. Quick two-page lessons instruct readers how to select and work with digital cameras, scanners, computers and printers - takingthe mystery out of these powerful tools. Also featured are step-by-step techniques for performing common image-editing tasks like red-eye reduction, colour and exposure correction, sharpening and retouching.

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This updated guide offers a new approach for amateur photographers working with digital images. It focuses on the tools of digital imaging and shows how they function in different software. It guides photographers on getting up and running with digital imaging and ensures they are able to make informed decisions on software and equipment.