Discover how to push your digital camera skills to the limit! There has never been a better time to learn photography. Imaging technology has come on in leaps and bounds in the space of a few short years, and to be able to get the best out of your camera, you need a good understanding of the fundamentals. Within the pages of this guide our team of professional photographers will take you through our comprehensive guide to becoming a far better photographer. 100% unofficial.
Creative Photography
GETTING STARTED • Choose the right camera and accessories for you
Know your camera • A quick guide to all the major dials and buttons
The right camera for you • We highlight the main types of digital camera
What lenses do I need? • We take a look at the main lens types available for your camera
Why do I need a tripod? • An essential piece of equipment
Flashes and lighting • Add light and boost your creativity
Types of light modifiers • Make light yours to command
Filters and filter systems • Some must-have filters for creative photography
Photography software • How to bring your photos to life
Digital storage • Your precious holiday photos in safe hands
USING YOUR CAMERA • Learn how to get the most out of your camera
Aperture and depth of field explained • A key technique that controls how much of your photograph is in focus
How does shutter speed affect photos? • Shutter speed is an important setting and worth taking time to master
How ISO works on a digital camera • What impact does ISO have on your photography?
Methods for getting good focus • Here’s how to get the most out of your autofocus system
Be the master of metering • Know when to use the different types of metering modes
Lenses and focal length • How focal length affects your shots
Explore your camera’s scene modes • Let your camera help out with scene modes
Camera shooting modes • Which one should you use?
The rules of composition • Improve your photos with these essential guides
White balance and colour • Control the colour temperature of your shots
Hyperfocal distance • Essential for sharp photos and it’s not as scary as you think
What is Jpeg and Raw? • Our thoughts on the great image format debate
Light it up with flash • Some quick tips on using your camera’s flash
Using external flash • Some useful info about getting more creative with your lighting
From screen to paper • Printing your photos on standard paper sizes
Organising your pictures • Keep track of your ever-expanding photo library
Sharing your photos online • Let the world see your work by posting it on the Internet
Taking care of your equipment • Both dust and fingerprints can ruin your pictures
TAKE BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS • Some tips that can help you improve as a photographer
1 Choose the right camera
2 Choose the right lens
3 Buy a tripod
4 Early bird
5 Visual interest
6 Pick a prime
7 The holy trinity
8 Stop the shakes
9 Depth cueing
10 Enhance your photos
11 Are you compensating?
12 Don’t fear the histogram
13 Learn from others
14 Further afield
15 Out of the shadows
16 Batteries
17 A sense of perspective
18 Maximum exposure
19 Lock it up
20 Filter systems
21 There’s an app for that
22 Take control
23 Stay sharp
24 Persistence pays off
CREATIVE PROJECTS • It’s time to unleash your creative side
HOW TO… Photograph Women • We share some handy...