Digital Photography For Dummies

Photographers! Your guide is here! The demand for high-quality photographs is higher than ever. Whether you’re building your influencer rating online, capturing the moments of a child’s life, or are looking for ways to improve your skills, photography know-how is a must-have skill.  Digital Photography For Dummies helps you do more than pointing, shooting, and hoping for the best or slapping a filter on a camera phone shot. This book introduces you to the camera settings and techniques that separate okay pictures from frame-worthy portraits. It then explains how to apply those skills to capturing your own portraits, landscape shots, and high-action photos.  Develop a better eye for image composition Discover how to light photos better, including using natural light Learn to get quick results in auto settings or take full control in manual mode Discover the elements of exposure and how they influence the final product Find instructions on taking a formal or casual portrait Apply basic editing techniques to finalize your image Go beyond photo apps and apply the techniques pros use for their images.

Introduction 1 Part 1: Fast Track to Super Snaps 7 Chapter 1: Choosing the Right Camera 9 Chapter 2: Starting Out Right: Setup Do’s and Don’ts 39 Chapter 3: Shooting Your First Photos (and Movies) 71 Part 2: Taking Your Photography to the Next Level 89 Chapter 4: Starting to See Like a Photographer 91 Chapter 5: Taking Control of Exposure 109 Chapter 6: Adding Flash and Other Lights 135 Chapter 7: Manipulating Focus and Color 161 Part 3: Pro Tips for Capturing Specific Subjects 195 Chapter 8: Shooting Frame-Worthy Portraits 197 Chapter 9: Photographing Action 221 Chapter 10: Taking in the Scenery 245 Part 4: After the Shot 275 Chapter 11: Discovering Cool Playback Features 277 Chapter 12: Downloading, Editing, and Sharing Photos 291 Part 5: The Part of Tens 313 Chapter 13: Ten Fixes for Common Photo Flaws 315 Chapter 14: Ten Accessories to Enhance Your Photography 329 Index 341