Photography Ebook

Stunning Digital Photography is much more than a book; it's a hands-on, self-paced photography class with over three hours of online training videos and free help from the author and other readers. That's why award-winning author and photographer Tony Northrup's book quickly became #1 photography e-book of 2012 with over 100,000 readers. This book gives you four innovations no other book offers: 1) Free video training. Watch over three hours of fast-paced, hands-on video tutorials integrated into the book to support and reinforce the lessons. View the videos using any web browser or by scanning QR codes with your smartphone. 2) Hands-on practices. Complete the practices at the end of every chapter to get the real world experience you need. 3) Classroom support. Join an author led private community of supportive, helpful people who also want to improve their photography. 4) Free ebook with lifetime updates. When you buy the book and join the private Stunning Digital Photography readers community, you can download the ebook and copy it to your smartphone or ereader for easy reference. The ebook is regularly updated with new content and videos as new photography trends and equipment emerge, so it never becomes outdated. In this book, beginner photographers will master: * Using composition to take great photos with any camera * Adjusting exposure to control the brightness of your photos * Setting your shutter speed to freeze action or blur motion * Controlling your aperture to blur or focus the background * Setting your ISO for bright and dark environments * Finding beautiful natural light for landscapes and portraits * Using flash without the ugly effects * Troubleshooting blurry, dark, and bad pictures * Taking great pictures of pets * Wildlife photography (mammals, birds, insects, fish, and more) * Taking pictures at night, including fireworks, stars, and meteors * Photographing sunrises, sunsets, landscapes, cityscapes, flowers, forests, waterfalls, rivers, fireworks, and more Advanced photographers can skip forward to learn the pro's secrets for: * Posing men and women, with checklists * Taking candid, casual, formal, and underwater portraits * Using RAW files * Using HDR to overcome lighting challenges or create art * Macro/close-up photography * Using diffusers, reflectors, and other light modifiers * Remotely triggering multiple flashes for inexpensive studio lighting * Building a permanent studio in your home * Using studio lighting on any budget * Shooting your first wedding * High speed photography * Location scouting/finding the best spots and times * Planning shoots around the sun and moon * Creating star trails using two techniques: long exposure and image stacking * Light painting * Eliminating noise * Focus stacking for infinite depth-of-field * Underwater photography * Getting close to wildlife * Using electronic shutter triggers

The Polaroid camera is an iconic piece of photographic technology that has captured the imagination of people around the world for over 70 years. From its invention in 1947 by Edwin Land to the present day, the Polaroid camera has remained a beloved and popular tool for photographers of all skill levels, thanks to its ability to produce instant prints. This ebook, "Polaroid Cameras: A Brief History of Instant Photography," explores the fascinating story of how the Polaroid camera came to be and how it revolutionized the world of photography. From the early days of instant film to the latest digital instant cameras, this ebook provides a comprehensive overview of the Polaroid camera and its impact on the world of photography. In this ebook, you'll discover the history of Polaroid and the many innovations that have made it one of the most iconic brands in photography. You'll learn about the development of the first instant film, which allowed photographers to develop and print their photos within minutes of taking them, and how this technology changed the way we think about photography. Furthermore, this ebook will provide you with an insight into the many different types of Polaroid cameras that have been produced over the years, from the classic SX-70 to the latest digital instant cameras. You'll also discover tips and tricks for using Polaroid cameras, as well as advice on film selection and care. I hope this ebook will inspire you to explore the world of instant photography and appreciate the unique charm and beauty of Polaroid cameras. Happy reading!

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Discusses the basics of digital photography and provides assignments and practical examples for the amateur photographers that make concepts easy to grasp.

What does a histogram tell you about contrast, dynamic range, underexposure, and overexposure? Why does exposure differ for digital photography versus film photography? What happens when the exposure is wrong? In this digital short, author Andrew Gibson answers these questions and more, showing how to use the histogram in practice to obtain optimum exposure. Going beyond simply focusing on how to achieve the "right" exposure for a given situation, he examines how the question of exposure is as open to creative interpretation as any other aspect of photography. By the end of this guide, you’ll understand how to take a photo that is correctly exposed using the tools provided by your DSLR camera. In this ebook, you will learn about: The exposure triangle: ISO, aperture, and shutter speed Differences between exposing for raw files and JPEG files Exposing to the right to obtain an optimum raw file Shooting in automatic mode–when to do so and how to use exposure compensation Shooting in manual mode–when to do so and how to adjust exposure

Digital SLR cameras have manuals running to hundreds of pages, concentrating on technical features, but neglecting the fact that great photographers not only know how to navigate menus: they understand how the operation of their camera will help them to take better pictures. 'The Photographer's DSLR Pocketbook' gives the reader the benefit of Michael Freeman's decades of professional photography and years of experience with digital technology. Opening with the anatomy of a digital SLR, the book then covers settings, exposure, capture and image workflow, clarifying the operations of your camera and allowing you to operate it with speed, confidence and accuracy.

All-new update to this complete photography guide-over 125 photography tasks explained! Teach Yourself VISUALLY Digital Photography, Fourth Edition is a brand new take by a brand new author and professional photographer, who packs this book with heaps of essential tasks and new photos. Step-by-step screen shots show you best practices for completing more than 125 digital photography activities, including composing and lighting pictures; mixing and matching focus and lens settings; cropping, resizing, and sharpening photos; and enhancing photos with software. You'll find great tips and tricks for capturing your best photos and turning them into impressive prints and photo-based projects. As digital photography technology and photo-editing software evolve, so do the latest digital photography techniques Explores essential digital photography concepts, including composition, lighting, focus, sharpening, and enhancing photos with photo-editing software Demonstrates through step-by-step instructions and numerous, full-color screen shots and photos, so you can see exactly how to perform tasks Offers tips and tricks to help you make the best captures and turn them into impressive prints and photo-based projects See how to produce your best digital photographs ever with this easy-to-follow visual guide!