BetterPhoto BasicsAbsolutely anyone can take better photos! If you can press a button, you can take great pictures. It’s as simple as that. In BetterPhoto Basics, Jim Miotke, founder of the popular online photography school BetterPhoto.com, shares tips and tricks to improve your photos right away, no matter what camera you’re using. Too busy to read a book? No problem—flip to any page for an instant tip to use right away! Learn to compose knockout shots, make the most of indoor and outdoor light, and photograph twenty popular subjects, from sunsets and flowers to a family portrait. Those who want to go further get tips on controlling exposure and the secrets behind ten advanced creative techniques. And everyone will appreciate Jim’s breakdown of easy fixes to make in Photoshop. No matter what your level of experience, you’ll be amazed how easy it is to start taking photos like the pros. |
Contents
| 11 | |
MEET youn cAMERA MoDEs | 27 |
ForTY ABsoluteLY EASY | 41 |
GET LIT | 68 |
GET THE shot | 75 |
TwenTY popular pHoro | 87 |
portrait ideas | 100 |
Animal and wildlife ideas to 8 | 108 |
APERTURE shutter speed | 147 |
solate Your Subject | 153 |
THIRTEEN ADVANcED | 165 |
TEN Easy Fºxes You | 187 |
Eliminate RedEye | 194 |
Remove Dust Spots and other clutter | 200 |
Brief Buyers Guide to Help You Find | 208 |
Resources | 214 |
story TELLING DEas | 116 |
MASTER THE LIGHT To TAKE | 129 |
Shoot with Sidelighting | 135 |
Shoot at Twilight for the Best Night Photography | 141 |
camera settings used for Photos in This Book | 224 |
Acknowledgments | 235 |
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BetterPhoto Basics: The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Taking Photos Like a Pro Jim Miotke Limited preview - 2010 |
BetterPhoto Basics: The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Taking Photos Like a Pro Jim Miotke No preview available - 2010 |
Common terms and phrases
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