Creative Photography The Complete Manual

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.

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GETTING STARTED • Take the first into the world of digital photography

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

Gear and gadgets • Take a look at the best gadgets and new tech for photographers, videographers, and geeks of all types!

USING YOUR CAMERA • Master your camera and learn how to get the most out of it

Basic composition • The simple rules that make a good picture great

Composing your photos: how it's done • You know the rules, now you can use them or bend them

The exposure triangle • The holy trinity for photographers

Exposure and metering • Accurate exposure is the key to good photography

Metering modes • Methods you can use to measure light in a scene

Metering modes: how it's done • Modern cameras give you choice when it comes to metering your scene

Shutter speed and camera shake • The shutter of your camera is simply a mechanical barrier

Aperture and depth of field • With aperture you can control how much of your picture is in focus

Understanding hyperfocal distance • How to calculate the best depth of field

ISO and image noise • High ISO gives you faster shutter speeds in low light, but there's a price to pay

Focusing • Getting the best out of your autofocus system

Focusing: how it's done • Choose your focusing method for the job in hand

Focal length and zoom • Understanding how focal length works in composing shots

Focal length and zoom: how it's done • Use of focal length is a key tool to shot composition

Flash techniques • A guide to some common uses of flash

Flash photography: how it's done • Light up your shots and get creative with your photography

Master White balance • White may not be as white as you think

TYPICAL WHITE BALANCE VALUES

Shooting modes • Choosing the best setting for the correct shooting conditions

File types and image compression • How is it possible to store so many images on such a tiny memory card?

COMPRESSION SETTINGS

The inverse-square law • Understand how light and distance work

IMPROVE YOUR PHOTOS • Some essential tips that can help you improve as a photographer

How to: photograph women • Some handy tips to bear in mind when shooting a female portrait

How to: photograph men • Male portraits have their own special kind of language when it comes to posing

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

Photography tips and tricks • Quick reference advice to help you take the perfect shot

CREATIVE PROJECTS • Unleash your creative side and learn even more techniques used by...