Photography 101: Pocket Guide: Exposure Basics, Camera Settings, Lens Info, Composition Tips, and Shooting Scenarios (The Pocket Guide Series for Photographers, 18)

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Quickly learn the basics of exposure, composition, and your camera so you can capture great photos!

Designed for photographers who haven’t fully conquered their camera or the photographic fundamentals of exposure and composition, this handy and ultra-portable quick reference Pocket Guide helps you get the shot when you’re out and about.

• Confirm that your camera is set up properly with the pre-shoot checklist • Learn about the three key components of exposure—aperture, shutter speed, and ISO • Conquer the essential camera modes and settings you need to know • Understand lenses and focal length—and how they affect the look of your image • Use the most effective composition tips for framing your photo • Follow techniques for getting great shots in typical scenarios (portrait, landscape, freezing action, low light, etc.)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
01: Pre-Shoot Checklist
02: Exposure Basics
03: Setting Up Your Camera
04: Lenses and Focal Length
05: Advanced Shooting Techniques
06: Composition Tips
07: Typical Shooting Scenarios

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rocky Nook
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 21, 2022
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1681988453
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1681988450
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 3.5 x 0.5 x 5.25 inches
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