Creative Photography The Complete Manual

Discover how to push your digital camera skills to the limit! There has never been a better time to learn photography. Imaging technology has come on in leaps and bounds in the space of a few short years, and to be able to get the best out of your camera, you need a good understanding of the fundamentals. Within the pages of this guide our team of professional photographers will take you through our comprehensive guide to becoming a far better photographer. 100% unofficial.

The Complete Photography Manual

GETTING STARTED • Choose the right camera and accessories for you

Know your camera • A quick guide to all the major dials and buttons

The right camera for you • We highlight the main types of digital camera

What lenses do I need? • We take a look at the main lens types available for your camera

Why do I need a tripod? • An essential piece of equipment

Flashes and lighting • Add light and boost your creativity

Types of light modifiers • Make light yours to command

Filters and filter systems • Some must-have filters for creative photography

Photography software • How to bring your photos to life

Digital storage • Your precious holiday photos in safe hands

USING YOUR CAMERA • Learn how to get the most out of your camera

Aperture and depth of field explained • A key technique that controls how much of your photograph is in focus

How does shutter speed affect photos? • Shutter speed is an important setting and worth taking time to master

How ISO works on a digital camera • What impact does ISO have on your photography?

Methods for getting good focus • Here’s how to get the most out of your autofocus system

Be the master of metering • Know when to use the different types of metering modes

Lenses and focal length • How focal length affects your shots

Explore your camera’s scene modes • Let your camera help out with scene modes

Camera shooting modes • Which one should you use?

The rules of composition • Improve your photos with these essential guides

White balance and colour • Control the colour temperature of your shots

Hyperfocal distance • Essential for sharp photos and it’s not as scary as you think

What is Jpeg and Raw? • Our thoughts on the great image format debate

Light it up with flash • Some quick tips on using your camera’s flash

Using external flash • Some useful info about getting more creative with your lighting

From screen to paper • Printing your photos on standard paper sizes

Organising your pictures • Keep track of your ever-expanding photo library

Sharing your photos online • Let the world see your work by posting it on the Internet

Taking care of your equipment • Both dust and fingerprints can ruin your pictures

TAKE BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS • Some tips that can help you improve as a photographer

CREATIVE PROJECTS • It’s time to unleash your creative side

HOW TO… Photograph Women • We share some handy tips to bear in mind when shooting a female portrait

Night photography • Some tips for quality night shots

HOW TO… Photograph Men • Male portraits have their own special kind of language when it comes to posing and we have a number of key guides to pass on to you

Shallow depth of field portraits • Shooting with large apertures can make for some very striking portraits

Black and white photography • See the world in black and white as we introduce you to this timeless medium

Camera skills Master metering outdoors • Be in control of your exposure with our handy guide

Action and sports...