CHAPTER 1 -APERTURE, DEPTH OF FIELD AND SHUTTER SPEED

This chapter introduces Aperture and Shutter Speed, two settings with a broad impact on how your images turn out. From scenic landscapes to portrait headshots, understanding the concepts in this chapter will help you control your images much more closely.

CHAPTER 2
ISO, WHITE BALANCE AND EXIF

This chapter introduces ISO, one of the three most important camera settings along with Aperture and Shutter Speed. We’ll also go over color balance, and teach you how to read EXIF metadata when processing your images.

CHAPTER 3
CAMERA MODES DEFINED

Take control of your camera. In this chapter, we discuss camera modes, including Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Auto ISO, and Manual. You’ll learn how each mode affects your exposure, and what situations it’s best for.

CHAPTER 4
COMPOSITION (PART 1)

Learn about composition, a subjective yet vital aspect of photography. By mastering basic composition techniques, you can make your images more appealing.

CHAPTER 5
COMPOSITION (PART 2)

In this chapter, we continue exploring the ideas and methods behind composition, helped by plenty of examples. These tricks will take your photography to the next level.

CHAPTER 6
PERFECT EXPOSURE USING THE HISTOGRAM

The histogram is the most useful tool in digital photography, but even some pros don’t know how to read it. Understanding the histogram can help you perfect exposure in your pictures, leading to rich color and a beautiful balance of light and shadow.

CHAPTER 7
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER AND CHEAT SHEETS

This chapter gathers everything we’ve learned together in cheat sheets for five different subjects: landscapes, birds in flight, sports, waterfalls, and portraits. Reference our cheat sheets to get you started with each type of photography.

CHAPTER 8
CONTINUING YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY JOURNEY

It’s time to take everything you have learned and apply it in the field. Practicing and experimenting are the keys to honing your craft.