Digital Photography For Dummies [Paperback]

Photographers! Your guide is here!

The demand for high-quality photographs is higher than ever. Whether youre building your influencer rating online, capturing the moments of a childs life, or are looking for ways to improve your skills, photography know-how is a must-have skill.?

Digital Photography For Dummies helps you do more than pointing, shooting, and hoping for the best or slapping a filter on a camera phone shot. This book introduces you to the camera settings and techniques that separate okay pictures from frame-worthy portraits. It then explains how to apply those skills to capturing your own portraits, landscape shots, and high-action photos.?

• Develop a better eye for image composition
• Discover how to light photos better, including using natural light
• Learn to get quick results in auto settings or take full control in manual mode
• Discover the elements of exposure and how they influence the final product
• Find instructions on taking a formal or casual portrait
• Apply basic editing techniques to finalize your image

Go beyond photo apps and apply the techniques pros use for their images.

Introduction 1

Part 1: Fast Track to Super Snaps 7

Chapter 1: Choosing the Right Camera 9

Chapter 2: Starting Out Right: Setup Dos and Donts 39

Chapter 3: Shooting Your First Photos (and Movies) 71

Part 2: Taking Your Photography to the Next Level 89

Chapter 4: Starting to See Like a Photographer 91

Chapter 5: Taking Control of Exposure 109

Chapter 6: Adding Flash and Other Lights 135

Chapter 7: Manipló¦