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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.
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Digital Photography For Dummies by Julie Adair King is acclaimed for its user-friendly approach to explaining complex photography concepts. Readers appreciate its clear instructions, practical tips, and comprehensive coverage suitable for beginners and those looking to enhance their photography skills. The book is valued for its engaging writing style and helpful visual examples that demystify digital photography techniques.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781119609643
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 12 March 2020
Country: United States
Imprint: For Dummies
Edition: 9th edition
Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 183.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 748g
Pages: 368
About the Author
Julie Adair King is a bestselling author whose books combined have sold well over a million copies. Along with all previous editions of Digital Photography For Dummies, she has written For Dummies books covering Canon, Olympus, and Nikon dSLR cameras as well as books on photo retouching.
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