digital photography essentials

TOM ANG DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY ESSENTIALS A PRACTICAL AND INSPIRING GUIDE THAT WILL TAKE YOU FROM BEGINNER TO CONFIDENT, CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHER DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY ESSENTIALS [...]... available to them In short, we routinely capture more images in a single year than were captured in the entire history of pre -digital photography The ubiquity of digital photography has helped fuel its popularity: today there are more photography enthusiasts than ever before Digital technologies also enable photographers to achieve professional results with relatively little expense The result is radically... challenges of photography My first book on digital photography was published in 1999 At that time, film was the professional’s medium of choice, and there were many noisy debates espousing the merits of film— often at the expense of the digital form Back then, the burden of sorting through thousands of images was one faced only by the large picture agencies Four editions of the book later, digital capture... picture-making skills, while the middle section of the book examines digital workflow—from image capture and enhancement to manipulation and picture-sharing Then, we explore the exciting realm of dSLR filmmaking Finally, the book takes you through the equipment and software options that make modern photography so engaging Digital Photography Essentials describes every major topic, from learning how to use...Introduction Photography is the most popular and influential visual medium the world has ever known The sheer scale of digital photography, in particular, is overwhelming: each year, more than a billion digital cameras are sold worldwide This figure includes more than 200 million sales of cameras such as dSLRs... Ten pillars of photography More people all over the world have access to photography than ever before Among them, thousands of keen photographers aspire to ever-higher levels of skill, and some to make a career out of it Of course, you don’t have to be highly skilled to enjoy photography and find it rewarding But the more you understand, the greater the returns will be—whether you pursue photography as... improvement to your photography by showing your adjustments accurately Photography for life Unlike many other hobbies, photography can be undertaken anywhere, at any time, by anyone of any age You can photograph your daily activity, from your breakfast to your bedtime, at your workplace, in your backyard, or on a mountain top It’s exhilarating to discover that there are no limits to photography, either... photographic skills: mastery of composition and camera controls, artistic drive and ethical integrity, plus a thirst for creative solutions—all wrapped up in a passion for visual perfection Digital Photography Essentials celebrates and elaborates on these core qualities Presenting a comprehensive round-up of photo-techniques, this book is ideal for those with some camera experience who wish to deepen... partner, not an enemy They create their images by exploiting its properties; they don’t merely expose with its assistance You’ll enjoy photography more when you welcome all kinds of light and adapt your photography to the prevailing light ERNST HAAS The limitations of photography are in yourself; for what we see is only what we are conditions You don’t need to fret if there is too much or too little... I have drawn on 30 years’ experience of working at top levels in photography and the photographic industry, and on my experiences of writing, photographing, and picture-directing more than 20 books on photography including one on video Equally, the book’s publishing team is highly experienced, extremely skilled, and passionate about photography Together, we have given it our all We hope that our book... conservation And try to express your fondness for your subjects in your photography, for in that comes the greatest of all a photographer’s rewards In areas such as travel and wildlife photography, remember that the photographers who came before you have left the people, animals, and location in a state that allows you to enjoy your photography So do the same: ensure that everything you do enhances the . TOM ANG DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY ESSENTIALS A PRACTICAL AND INSPIRING GUIDE THAT WILL TAKE YOU FROM BEGINNER TO CONFIDENT, CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHER DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY ESSENTIALS