Outdoor Photography The Complete Manual

Grab your camera and head outside. What’s stopping you from enjoying photography in the great outdoors? Whether it’s just in your back garden, or out in the rugged countryside, this essential guide has all the hints, tips and project guides you need to free up your creativity and get more out of your outdoor photography. From the most intimate macro shots, to great landscapes, it’s all here. Within the pages of this guide our team of professional photographers will take you through our comprehensive guide to becoming a far better outdoor photographer. 100% unofficial.

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Outdoor Photography • CREATIVE MANUAL

Framing is natural

The human touch

GETTING STARTED • Some essentials to start shooting outdoors

Choosing the right camera • Which one is right for you to take outdoors on your next adventure?

Choose the right lens • Make sure your next lens is right for the job

Hold it steady with a tripod • The best way to avoid camera shake spoiling your shots

Filters and filter systems • Some must-have filters for creative photography

Digital storage • Your precious photos in safe hands

NEXT LEVEL CAMERA TECHNIQUES • Learn how to get the most out of your camera and equipment

Shoot in Jpeg or Raw? • Our thoughts on the great image format debate

The right mode for the right conditions • Choosing the best camera setting for shooting your subject.

Staying focused • Don’t miss out on a good photo due to incorrect focusing

Get to know your autofocus modes

How shutter speed affects your photos • Some simple tips that keep your photos sharp

AVOIDING CAMERA SHAKE

Changing your view with focal length • Focal length is another great compositional and creative tool to use in your outdoor photography

Understanding how aperture works • Aperture can control how much of your picture is sharp and how much is out of focus

Controlling the light • Accurate exposure in challenging outdoor lighting conditions is the key to good photos

Mastering exterior lighting conditions • Be the master of good exposure with our handy guide

Using external flash • Some useful info about getting more creative with your lighting

Master Off-camera flash • Setyourflash and your creative vision free

Keep an eye on white balance • Outdoor colour balance can sometimes be a challenge

Landscapes and hyperfocal distance • How to make your outdoor shots as sharp as they can be

The rules of composition • Make a good picture great with some simple tips

OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY HINTS & TIPS • Some handy quick reference tips to start you off

OUTDOOR PROJECTS • Learn creative photographic techniques and enjoy being outside

Rural and natural landscapes • Capture the great outdoors in all its rugged beauty

Coastal and seaside landscapes • A popular and dramatic subject

The urban landscape • See the city in a new light

Filters for landscape photography • Using filters in your landscape shots

The blue hour and night time • There’s more to a landscape than you might imagine

Light painting • Light up night shots with some simple techniques

Sunrise and sunset • Capturing images during the golden hour

Black and white images • See the world in black and white as we introduce you to this timeless medium

Changing your point of view • It’s time for a different perspective on things

Infrared photography • See the world in a whole new light

The ‘magic cloth’ technique • With some practice you may find there is no need for a camera bag full of ND...