The Beginner’s Photography Guide

Description

All you need is a digital camera or a mobile phone and this best-selling book to unlock your potential as a photographer.

From choosing the right equipment and aperture exposure to adjusting focus and flash, The Beginner’s Photography Guide explains key concepts in clear and simple terms to help you maximize the features of your camera.

Inside this book, you’ll find:

-An overview of the basics of photography, including the equipment you need, how to set the correct exposure, how to use different lenses, and how to edit pictures 

-Clear, step-by-step explanations, tutorials, handy kit, and camera-setting checklists to support you on your photography journey 

-Simple annotated images that explain the differences and uses of equipment, lenses, and methods 

Written for beginners, this handbook contains step-by-step tutorials covering the range of camera functions and photographic techniques. Each chapter of the book contains practical hands-on projects to help you get the best from your camera. You’ll also learn how to enhance your images using a range of innovative ideas adopted by professionals.

This revised edition has been updated to reflect all the latest technological developments and creative trends in digital image-making. This manual will teach you all the tips and techniques you need to ensure that your memorable moments are captured perfectly every time!Chris Gatcum has spent his entire career in and around photography, working as a photographer, journalist, and author. He has written more than a dozen books on photography, ranging from beginner’s guides to digital photography, to books on mastering film, and has edited hundreds more photography titles for numerous publishers. This has provided him with a wide-ranging understanding of almost all aspects of photography, from the technologies underlying the construction of today’s digital cameras, to the aesthetics and philosophy of Art, to the inner workings of Photoshop. He currently lives in North Devon, UK.CN