This comprehensive guide helps the digital photographer transform their photographs from snapshots to works of art. It explains technical specifications, and advises on what is needed to get started. Following this, the book reveals techniques of composition, balance, lighting and exposure and suggests assignments to practice these techniques. As well as showing how to make the most of a digital camera, this book also explains how to use editing software, with sections on techniques such as creating a panorama or retouching an old photograph. The final section explains storing and sharing photos, from how to make the best prints to methods of online storage.
- Expert advice on everything you need to know, from
choosing a digital camera and composing your picture,
to retouching and improving your images on the
computer and producing your own prints, with over
1000 fabulous photographs.
- Includes try-it-yourself assignments to reinforce and
practice the techniques. Learn skills such as how to
create a panorama, retouch an antique photograph and
enhance skies for dramatic effect.
- Contains the most up-to-date details of sharing and
storing photographs online.