Shoot Like a Pro! Digital Photography Techniques

Julie Adair King9780072229493, 0-07-222949-7

Produce the kind of images that would otherwise demand a professional photographer or darkroom-or both. Through a series of tutorial projects, author Julie Adair King shows readers how to light shots, choose the right camera settings, use camera accessories and photographic software, and much more. You’ll learn step-by-step to use your existing digital camera for professional results. Set up a home studio, create a 360-degree panoramic image, learn low light and action photography, work in black and white, and adopt many other professional techniques.

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Table of contents :
TeamLiB……Page 0
Cover……Page 1
Contents……Page 8
Acknowledgments……Page 14
Introduction……Page 16
I Gearing Up for Great Pictures……Page 20
1 Getting the Right Gear……Page 22
2 Exploring Creative Controls……Page 44
II Discovering the Secrets of the Pros……Page 64
3 Taking Memorable Portraits……Page 66
4 Exploring Product Photography and Other Still-Life Adventures……Page 90
5 Capturing Close-ups……Page 108
6 Getting the Tough Shot: Low-Light and Action Photography……Page 124
7 Creating Panoramic Images……Page 142
8 Manipulating Color……Page 158
III Printing and Sharing Your Photos……Page 178
9 Becoming a Master Printer……Page 180
10 Putting Pictures on the Screen……Page 204
IV Appendixes……Page 224
A Glossary……Page 226
B Online Resources for Digital Photographers……Page 238
Index……Page 242