How to Do Everything Digital Photography

Description

Take Great Digital Photos Every Time!

Filled with high-color photographs, How to Do Everything: Digital Photography shows you how to capture professional-quality photos using any digital camera--from a smartphone or point-and-shoot camera to an advanced digital SLR camera. Learn how to take better pictures right away using a variety of techniques for photo composition, lighting, and creativity. You'll also get tips on photo editing, printing, and archiving, as well as avoiding common mistakes that result in poor-quality images. Improve your photographic skills in no time with help from this comprehensive, hands-on guide.

* Learn digital camera basics and select the best camera, equipment, and accessories for your needs
* Master the fundamentals of photo composition
* Use professional lighting and flash techniques
* Shoot eye-catching outdoor photos in any weather condition
* Take portraits and candid shots of people and pets
* Capture stunning vacation photographs
* Take professional-quality photos of sporting and action-oriented events
* Shoot digital video and publish it online
* Transfer digital images to your computer
* Digitally fix, edit, and improve your images
* Use photo editing software, as well as plug-ins, add-ons, and accessories
* Print high-quality photos or publish your work on the Web
* Catalog, organize, back up, and archive your images

CONTENTS:

Part I: Get To Know Your Digital Camera
Chapter 1: Digital Camera Basics: What You Need To Know To Get Started
Chapter 2: Buy Your New Digital Camera
 Chapter 3: Digital Camera Accessories & How They're Used
 Part II: Tips & Strategies For Taking Professional Quality Photos In Any Situation
 Chapter 4: Basic Photo Techniques For Shooting Like A Pro
 Chapter 5: Indoor and Nighttime Photos: Lighting & Flash Techniques
 Chapter 6: Shoot Eye-Catching Outdoor Photos
Chapter 7: Portraits and Candid Pictures of People & Pets
 Chapter 8: Vacation Photography & Preserving Memories
Chapter 9: Photograph Sports & Action-Oriented Events
Chapter 10: Shoot Digital Video and Publishing It Online
Part III: Edit & Digitally Enhance Your Photos
Chapter 11: Transfer Digital Images To Your Computer
Chapter 12: Digitally Fix, Edit & Improve Your Images
Chapter 13: Photo Editing Software Plug-Ins, Add-Ons and Accessories
 Part IV: Showcase, Share, Present & Store Your Photos
Chapter 14: Show Off & Present Your Images
Chapter 15: Catalog, Organize, Back-Up and Archive Your Images