The Traveling Photographer - A Guide to Great Travel Photography

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Category: Art & Photography

Number of Pages: 226
Language: English
Publisher: Rocky Nook Inc

About the Book

Traveling and photography is a perfect match, but photographers are often disappointed that their images fail to meet the quality of their artistic aspirations. This book combines theoretical information, practical advice, and helpful suggestions for taking better pictures while traveling, whether you are on a local trip, enjoying your annual summer vacation or exploring a more exotic, remote destination. This book includes descriptions for how to carefully compose photos, avoid common mistakes, and achieve a unique perception of places that have been photographed many times before. Beautifully illustrated with photographs from all over the world, this guide will help you find your personal point of view, which will lead to exceptional travel photos.

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The Beginner’s Photography Guide, 2nd Edition (DK)

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Category: Art & Photography

Number of Pages: 194
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd

About the Book

"If you're new to photography, then a The Beginner's Photography Guide is perfect for you. The ideal starting point for digital camera users, this manual explains key concepts in simple terms before offering step-by-step visual guides to every function.a The Beginner's Photography Guide compares and contrasts the effect of different approaches, showing you how to take the photos you want and develop your photography ability. Learn how to overcome every photographer's challenge, from working in dim lighting to setting up the perfect flash. This fully updated edition takes into account new photography trends and the latest equipment on the market.a Start snapping with The Beginner's Photography Guide and get the most out of your digital camera. Previous edition ISBN 9781409322795. ".

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The Art, Science, and Craft of Great Landscape Photography

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Category: Art & Photography

Number of Pages: 243
Language: English
Publisher: RockyNook

About the Book

The Art, Science, and Craft of Great Landscape Photography teaches photographers how to convert their visual peak experiences-moments of extraordinary natural beauty that evoke a sense of wonder and awe-into stunning images that elicit the same awestruck emotion in their viewers. Randall is an experienced wilderness photographer, and whether you want to venture into the mountains for once-in-a-lifetime shots of raw nature, or simply hone your landscape photography skills from the safety of your back deck, Randall explains the art, science and craft of creating astounding images.Randall begins by focusing on the art of landscape photography.

He describes his three-step process for composing a photograph and shows how good composition is an organic process that begins with rules but ultimately transcends them. Randall then explores the science behind successful landscape photographs, which requires understanding key concepts from geography, optics, vision, and psychology. These concepts include:

• Understanding how the position of the sun at sunrise and sunset varies throughout the year, which will help you plan when and where to shoot.
• Understanding optics to predict where rainbows will appear, how polarizers will interact with reflections, and where to find spectacular light.
• Understanding how to use topographic maps and computerized mapping tools to help you find the most promising shooting locations in the wilderness.
• Understanding how our visual system analyzes images and the psychology of how we view art. These insights will help you produce successful photographs.

Exposure is a central aspect of the craft of landscape photography, and Randall tackles the challenges of this topic from every angle-from tips on calculating exposures in the field, to achieving correct exposure in high-contrast lighting situations, to the best digital darkroom techniques.Great landscape photography can be mastered with practice and by applying the techniques taught in this book. The Art, Science, and Craft of Great Landscape Photography is intended for those who already understand the basics of photography and who are ready to master the finer nuances of creating magnificent landscape photographs.

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The 100 Greatest Photographs of the Paranormal

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Category: Art & Photography

Number of Pages: 148
Language: English
Publisher: Jazz Publishing

About the Book

100 of the most startling and intriguing photographs. They say seeing is believing. Here are 100 of the most startling and intriguing photographs you are ever likely to see. If you don’t already believe in the paranormal – they may convince you! The photos cover the entire range of the unexplained, from possible ghosts and spirit manifestations, through psychic powers and weird creatures to UFO sightings. Contained within these pages are 100 of the best-attested photographs in the history of the paranormal. Also includes hundreds of Sightings news reports and readers' own spooky experiences and photographs from the pages of Paranormal Magazine.

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Teach Yourself Wildlife Photography

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Category: Art & Photography

Number of Pages: 266
Language: English
Publisher: Future Publishing Limited

About the Book

Discover tips for garden wildlife, photographing in zoos, bird portraits and bugs, safaris; location shoots for deer, seals, puffins and butterflies; and a selection of inspiring images from Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

• Follow our apprentices out on shoots with some of the industry's best professional photographers.
• Find out key tips and tricks for taking your imagery to the text level from garden and domestic wildlife to photographing beasts out in the wild.

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Photography (DK Eyewitness)

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Category: Art & Photography

Number of Pages: 74
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd
Grade Level: 3 - 7
Age Range: 8 - 12

About the Book

Explains how photography began and developed, how and why photography works, and how today's digital techniques and formats affect our lives.

Photography has come a long way since the unwieldy—and potentially dangerous—first cameras invented in the 1800s. In this guide, dazzling photographs and illustrations reveal the remarkable story of photography—and the secret to taking a great picture. Discover the art of underwater photography and photojournalism, see spy cameras used by real-life spies, witness how photography has transitioned into the digital world, and find out how much the most expensive photograph is worth!

Discover the evolving world of photography from pinhole cameras to the digital age.

About the Author
Alan Buckingham has been taking photographs for more than 40 years. He has worked with legends in the field such as John Hedgecoe, Michael Langford, and Heather Angel and was a pioneer in the early days of digital photography.


Biography

Alan Buckingham is a freelance writer, editor, gardener and photographer. He has over twenty years' experience in illustrated publishing, both as an editor and as an author, and has worked on countless information books, interactive CD-ROMs, and websites. In recent years he has written chiefly about gardening and photography, his two main interests. "The Kitchen Garden" and "Grow Fruit" are illustrated with many of his own pictures.

Alan is a long-time kitchen gardener. Every summer he proves himself incapable of heeding his own advice and consequently grows far more fruit and vegetables than he and his family could ever hope to eat. Should he ever be given the opportunity to have his time again, he would happily swap his career in publishing for one as a head gardener.

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Outdoor Landscape and Nature Photography

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Category: Art & Photography

Number of Pages: 162
Language: English
Publisher: Future Publishing Limited

About the Book

Single issuer magazine on outdoor photography. Master Outdoor Photography; The Art to Capturing Gardens; Macro Masterclass; Landscapes, Nature, Macro, Lenses, Flowers, Gardens, Wildlife.

Master the core skills of nature photography with this 162-page guide. Learn the techniques you need to get stunning pictures of landscapes, wildlife, macro scenes and much more!


What's inside:

Master landscapes

    The 10 laws of the land
    Shoot dramatic landscapes
    Master the art of black & white
    Learn the art of wildlife photography
    Macro projects
    The ultimate guide to astrological and night photography


Core skills

    Make the most of the golden hour
    Creative composition
    Capture light and shade
    Capture the big country
    Make the most of dull days
    Get great coastal shots
    Wild portraits
    Close in on autumn


Your photos fixed

    Landscapes
    Seascapes
    Gardens
    Macros
    Wildlife
    Trails


Gear reviews

    Wide-angle primes
    Wildlife telephotos
    Panoramic & geared heads
    Filter systems
    Circular polarisers
    ND filters
    Variable ND filters

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Langfords Advanced Photography - The guide for Aspiring Photographers, 8th Edition

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Category: Art & Photography

Number of Pages: 496
Language: English
Publisher: Focal Press

About the Book

Langford's Advanced Photography is the only advanced photography guide a serious student or aspiring professional will ever need. In this eighth edition, Efthimia Bilissi continues in the footsteps of Michael Langford by combining an unrivaled level of technical detail with a straightforward writing style while simultaneously bringing the text firmly in to the digital era. This book covers the entire photographic process from a technical standpoint - not only detailing the 'how' but also explaining the 'why' that is so often missing from photography texts.

From the workings of cameras, lenses, digital imaging sensors and software to new hot topics such as HDR imaging, digital asset management, and even running your own photography business, everything a serious photographer could need to extend their art into professional realms is covered. The book also benefits from a full glossary, charts and inspirational full color images throughout, with summaries and projects at the end of each chapter to reinforce the theory.


Key Features

• Highly respected guide for serious photographers wanting to advance their skills, now in its 8th edition 
• Fully updated to cover new digital technologies and methodologies, from HDR imaging to digital asset management and even running your own photography business 
• The ONLY comprehensive guide to photography at an advanced level for the serious amateur, student or training professional

Topics

- Amateur and professional photography;
- Camera equipment;
- Choosing lenses;
- Color in photography;
- Film types and technical data;
- Imaging sensors;
- Lighting control;
- Tone control;
- Subjects;
- Digital imaging systems;
- Digital image manipulation;
- Film processing management and color printing;
- Extending photography;
- Reproduction and archiving;
- Business Practice;
- Appendices: Optical calculations, Gamma and average gradient, Chemical formulae: health and safety, Lighting and safety, Batteries, Color conversion filter chart, Ring around chart; Glossary

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Improve Your Photography: 50 Essential Digital Photography Tips & Techniques, Volume 1

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Category: Art & Photography

Number of Pages: 131
Language: English
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing

About the Book

Improve Your Photography is a collection of 50 digital photography tips & techniques from digital photography author and instructor, Kevin L. Moss. Known for his easy to understand style, Kevin proceeds to describe individual techniques that will help you become a better photographer. Some tips are obvious, while other techniques are in the category of "why didn't I think of that?". You'll start out reading about the virtues of using a 50mm f/1.8 lens on your digital SLR or learning the importance of knowing how to use everything on your digital camera, then Kevin will throw you for a loop. He'll move on explaining how to create cool abstracts in Photoshop, and then on to explaining the details of a color managed workflow. There is something for everyone here. There is a wide variety of topics that are covered, including some important descriptions of technical concepts, such as image ratios and color modes in Photoshop.

Kevin also gives ten tips on improving photographic composition, and even a section on HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography. The book is enjoyable and beneficial for both amateur and advanced photographers alike. Topics in the book also includes how to manage your image library, extreme cropping, explaining 8 and 16 bit modes, using the gradient tool, understanding layers, Photoshop and Elements toolbox tools, file formats and sizing, proper ISO settings, infrared photography and simple lighting setups for the home studio. There are 50 digital photography techniques accompanied by beautiful color images and illustrations. Its easy reading, and its here for the photographer, no matter what level, to enjoy.

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Existing Light Techniques for Wedding and Portrait Photography

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Category: Art & Photography

Number of Pages: 130
Language: English
Publisher: Amherst Media, Inc

About the Book

The only way I can describe this book is as one that is filled with a few well lit shots and nothing else. If you read the description in Amazon you will assume the book includes some instruction and descriptions of how the shots were lit. Once you open the book you quickly learn that there is very little to learn from the pages inside.

You are better off buying a fashion magazine and guessing how the shots are lit, this will offer you better photography to look at and cost far less.

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Direction & Quality of Light: Your Key to Better Portrait Photography Anywhere

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Category: Art & Photography

Number of Pages: 162
Language: English
Publisher: Amherst Media, Inc.

About the Book

Providing readers with a study of learning how to turn poorly lit images into finely crafted, masterfully lit photographs, this guidebook instills photographers with the self-confidence to think on their feet and photograph any portrait subject anywhere.

Acclaimed photographer Neil van Niekirk presents seven distinctly different lighting scenarios—available light, exposure metering, a touch of flash, bounced on-camera flash, off-camera flash, video light, and hard sunlight—to show readers how to manipulate the direction and quality of light, the subject’s and photographer’s position, and numerous other variables so as to turn a bad image into a stunning, professional-level portrait.

Packed with dozens of instructional, full-color photos, this work also features 10 sample photo sessions, allowing readers the opportunity to see the seven lighting scenarios put to practice.

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Digital Photography - Through the Year (DK)

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Category: Art & Photography

Number of Pages: 362
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd

About the Book

For anyone who's ever wondered what it takes to capture the nuances of a snowy landscape, to do justice to fall leaves, to catch reflections in a dewdrop, or to convey the exuberant joy of a summer picnic, Tom Ang's Digital Photography Through the Year is the essential companion to photography throughout the changing seasons.

Divided into seasons, each chapter features beautiful, evocative images, and provides details of how to recreate the look. With advice on which settings to use, overcoming potential challenges, dealing with tricky lighting situations, capturing and freezing movement, composing with color, and more, Tom's informal style makes stunning photographic results achievable for both the casual camera-phone user and the SLR expert.

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Digital Photography - Simplified (Wiley)

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Category: Art & Photography

Number of Pages: 241
Language: English
Publisher: Wiley Publishing Inc.

About the Book

Go from digital photography set up to print out with this easy–to–understand visual resource

"Digital Photography Simplified" offers techniques that can be used to make better digital photos, prints, and photo-based projects. Digital photography makes taking pictures easier, but learning the tools to develop and manipulate those pictures can be a bit overwhelming. This full–color guide demystifies the latest digital camera models and their features and inspires you to be more creative with your camera and in your image editing.

Packed with completely new photos, this updated edition offers two–page tutorials and step–by–step instructions for taking better pictures, understanding composition and lighting, avoiding over or under exposure, editing and organizing photos, and making simple changes that can result in beautiful photos. Updated coverage addresses the newest video capabilities and guides you through effectively using common digital imaging software. Plus, straightforward instruction and large font and image sizes make this book an ideal resource for both mature audiences and novice photographers.

• Offers easy–to–understand, practical instruction for setting up your camera whether it's a compact or digital SLR and learning its program modes
• Encourages you to experiment with lenses and focal length, download and organize your images, and fine–tune your photos with Photoshop Elements
• Explains good composition and exposure, tools and equipment choices, basic exposure, flash settings, and more
• Features full–color screen shots that demonstrate each task and stunning photos that inspire

This easy–to–understand book provides you with invaluable advice and simplifies the world of digital photography so you can get the best shot possible, simply.

Are you new to digital cameras? Does new technology make you nervous? Relax! You're holding in your hands the easiest guide ever to digital photography – a book that skips the long–winded explanations and shows you how things work. All you have to do is open the book and discover just how easy it is to get up to speed.

• Set up your camera and learn program modes
• Understand good composition and exposure
• Experiment with lenses and focal length
• Download and organize your images
• Fine–tune your photos with Photoshop(r) Elements
• Select paper and printers to make quality prints
• "Simplify It" sidebars offer real–world advice
• Succinct explanations walk you through step by step
• Full–color screen shots demonstrate each task
• Self–contained, two–page lessons make learning a snap

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Digital Nature Photography: The Art and the Science

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Category: Art & Photography

Number of Pages: 208
Language: English
Publisher: Focal Press

About the Book

Five years after the first edition of Digital Nature Photography published, the team is ready to revise and revamp this best-selling book to help photographers, whether they are new to the practice or seasoned professionals looking for inspiration and the latest updates from the field, master the craft of photographing nature and the outdoors.

Digital Nature Photography is a how-to guide for photographers who want to take their work to the next level. Written by professionals with over 20 years experience, the Gerlachs reveal enlightening techniques for shooting nature images in the field. The combination of artistic approach and impeccable technique will help you capture your next great image.

• Learn what equipment works best in the field, and why, as well as tips for superb shots
• Create sharp images at capture with detailed instructions for digital exposure
• Master the three factors that lead to excellent images: technique, subject and situation.

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Black & White Photography Field Guide - The Essential Guide

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Category: Art & Photography

Number of Pages: 194
Language: English
Publisher: Focal Press

About the Book

In this pocket-sized, portable guide, renowned photographer Michael Freeman addresses one of photography's most popular--and challenging--areas: black and white. With advice on lighting, shooting, conversion, and post-production, this is know-how that no photographer can afford to be without. Perfect for the digital photographer who wants to shoot and process RAW files as black and white images.

Photographers everywhere have come to trust Ilex's Field Guides as the ultimate in portable photo expertise. Packed with practical knowledge and all written by specialist professional photographers, these handy titles have sold hundreds of thousands of copies worldwide. In this volume, renowned photographer Michael Freeman addresses one of photography's most popular- and challenging- areas: black and white. With advice on lighting, shooting, conversion and post-production, this is know-how that no photographer can afford to be without.

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The Digital Photography Book - The Step-by-Step Secrets, Volume 3

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Category: Art & Photography

Number of Pages: 265
Language: English
Publisher: PeachPit Press

About the Book

Scott Kelby, author of The Digital Photography Book, volume 1 (the world’s best-selling digital photography book of all time), is back with a follow-up to his volume 2 smash best seller, with an entirely new book that picks up right where he left off. It’s even more of that “Ah ha—so that’s how they do it,” straight-to-the-point, skip-the-techno-jargon stuff you can really use today to make your shots even better. This book truly has a brilliant premise, and here’s how Scott describes it: “If you and I were out on a shoot and you asked me, ‘Hey Scott, I want the light for this portrait to look really soft and flattering. How far back should I put this softbox?’ I wouldn’t give you a lecture about lighting ratios, or flash modifiers. In real life, I’d just turn to you and say, ‘Move it in as close to your subject as you possibly can, without it actually showing up in the shot.’ Well, that’s what this book is all about: you and I out shooting where I answer questions, give you advice, and share the secrets I’ve learned, just like I would with a friend—without all the technical explanations and techie photo speak.”

Each page covers a single concept on how to make your photography better. Every time you turn the page, you’ll learn another pro setting, tool, or trick to transform your work from snapshots into gallery prints. If you’re tired of taking shots that look “okay,” and if you’re tired of looking in photography magazines and thinking, “Why don’t my shots look like that?” then this is the book for you. This isn’t a book of theory—full of confusing jargon and detailed concepts. This is a book on which button to push, which setting to use, and when to use it. With nearly 200 more of the most closely guarded photographic “tricks of the trade,” this book gets you shooting dramatically better-looking, sharper, more colorful, more professional-looking photos every time.

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The Art of Digital Photography (DK)

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Category: Art & Photography

Number of Pages: 292
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd

About the Book

Need inspiration? Get the best out of your equipment and explore your creative side with The Art of Digital Photography.

Still life or action, portrait or abstract - whatever your subject, discover how to take amazing digital images with expert photographer and inspiring teacher, John Hedgecoe.

Learn the fundamentals of composing an image - from lighting, camera angle, drama, color, time of day, style to subject matter. Get the most out of your camera, so whatever moment you are capturing: from stunning landscapes, action-packed sport, beautiful weddings to playful children you'll be picture perfect again and again.

We'll show you what others only tell. Enjoy 500 breathtaking photos and learn how to take great pictures every time with The Art of Digital Photography.

Easy-to-understand, and packed with both technical instructions and creative ideas, celebrated author and photographer John Hedgecoe walks you through the world of digital photography and shares his considerable expertise on this ever-changing medium.

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Creative Close-Ups: Digital Photography Tips and Techniques (Wiley)

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Category: Art & Photography

Number of Pages: 243
Language: English
Publisher: Wiley Publishing Inc.

About the Book

The essential guide for digital macro photographers everywhere The art of macro photography-photographing small objects or super close-ups of small sections of big objects-yields fascinating results, but shooting at this level brings its own set of challenges. Now you can shoot close-ups with confidence and creative flair with this information-packed guide. Renowned photographer Harold Davis provides pages of field-tested techniques on focus, depth-of-field, exposure-even the appropriate equipment to use for this unique niche of digital photography.


The book includes stunning and intriguing examples of his work to illustrate concepts.

* Walks you through the basics of macro photography, whether you're capturing an insect, a flower, a close-up of the texture of a pine cone, or more

* Shows you how to overcome the challenges of this type of photography, such as using the appropriate equipment and how to handle focus, depth of field, and exposure

* Takes you beyond the fundamentals to help you develop your own creative style* Informs and inspires you with the author's own stunning examples of macro photography Join the vast and beautiful world of small photography with this essential guide.

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Ultimate Field Guide to Travel Photography (National Geographic)

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Category: Art & Photography

Number of Pages: 164
Language: English
Publisher: National Geographic

About the Book

This superb practical guide to travel photography combines the best of all worlds convenient size, comprehensive coverage, and useful, straightforward advice from the experts of National Geographic Traveler, the highest circulation magazine in its field. It’s the perfect «how-to» for anyone seeking to master the veteran photographer’s trademark skills a strong sense of place a swift, decisive eye and a sure instinct for the dramatic scene. Be it a weekend escape or far-flung adventure, every occasion promises the chance for a great photograph. Whether you’re after that once-in-a-lifetime shot or just want a vivid travelogue to share with friends, The Ultimate Field Guide to Travel Photography will help you achieve your goals.

It explores such key genres of photography as panoramas, portraits, and creating a narrative in photographs. Always, the focus is on engaging your subject and working—often quickly—to get the best shots. Chapters cover everything from inspiration and research to the practicalities of purchasing the right equipment. Practical information including checklists, essential contents of a camera bag, and other helpful resources are listed in the back. Designed especially for active travelers, the book fits easily in a backpack or pocket for handy access.

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Digital Photography Complete Course (DK)

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Category: Art & Photography

Number of Pages: 362
Language: English
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley, Ltd

About the Book

Digital Photography Complete Course will help you build your photography skills step-by-step, with an independent photography course that guides you through every aspect of digital photography.

Digital Photography Complete Course uses a combination of tutorials, step-by-step demonstrations, practical assignments, and Q&As to help you understand and use your camera to the max. Choose your own pace to work through the modules — the program is totally customizable to your schedule. As you work through the lessons, test your new knowledge and troubleshoot common issues.

With the aid of helpful text and innovative graphics in Digital Photography Complete Course, you'll explore a wide range of genres: Find out how to create landscapes, still lifes, portraits, and action shots as you discover the full range of your camera and learn how to take professional-looking pictures you'll be proud to display.

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