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Dedication
by Jeff Revell
Exposure: From Snapshots to Great Shots, Second Edition
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Contents
Introduction
1. What Is Exposure?
Learning the Basics
Poring Over the Picture
Poring Over the Picture
The Basic Definition
How Is Exposure Calculated?
Over- and Underexposure
What Is a Proper Exposure?
Chapter 1 Assignments
2. Exposure Tools
How Your Camera Determines Exposure...and More
Poring Over the Picture
Poring Over the Picture
Measuring Light
Metering Modes
The Value of the Histogram
Check Your “Blinkies”
Setting the Correct White Balance
Using the Right Format: RAW vs. JPEG
Chapter 2 Assignments
3. Shooting Modes
Picking the Right Shooting Mode for the Job
Poring Over the Picture
Poring Over the Picture
Program Mode
Shutter Priority Mode
Aperture Priority Mode
Manual Mode
A Few Words about Automatic Modes
Chapter 3 Assignments
4. See the Light
Understanding the Properties of Light and How to Use It
Poring Over the Picture
Poring Over the Picture
Types of Light
Quality of Light
Direction of Light
Chapter 4 Assignments
5. On the Move
The Tricks to Shooting Sports and More
Poring Over the Picture
Poring Over the Picture
Stop Right There!
Using Shutter Priority Mode to Stop Motion
Using Aperture Priority Mode to Isolate Your Subject
Using Auto ISO the Right Way
Keep Them in Focus with Continuous Focus and Focus Point Selection
Manual Focus for Anticipated Action
Keeping Up with the Continuous Shooting Mode
A Sense of Motion
Tips for Shooting Action
Chapter 5 Assignments
6. Say Cheese!
Settings and Features to Make Great Portraits
Poring Over the Picture
Poring Over the Picture
Automatic Portrait Mode
Using Aperture Priority Mode
Metering Modes for Portraits
Using the Exposure Lock Feature
Focusing: The Eyes Have It
Classic Black and White Portraits
The Portrait Preset for Better Skin Tones
Use Fill Flash for Reducing Shadows
People on the Move
Tips for Shooting Better Portraits
Chapter 6 Assignments
7. Landscape Photography
Tips, Tools, and Techniques to Get the Most Out of Your Landscape Photography
Poring Over the Picture
Poring Over the Picture
Sharp and In Focus: Using Tripods
Selecting the Proper ISO
Selecting a White Balance
Using the Landscape Picture Enhancement
Taming Bright Skies with Exposure Compensation
Shooting Beautiful Black and White Landscapes
The Golden Light
Where to Focus
Easier Focusing
Making Water Fluid
Directing the Viewer: A Word about Composition
Shooting Panoramas
Chapter 7 Assignments
8. Mood Lighting
Shooting When the Lights Get Low
Poring Over the Picture
Poring Over the Picture
Raising the ISO: The Simple Solution
Using Very High ISOs
Stabilizing the Situation
Focusing in Low Light
Shooting Long Exposures
Using the Built-In Flash
Compensating for the Flash Exposure
Reducing Red-Eye
Rear Curtain Sync
Flash and Glass
A Few Words about External Flash
Chapter 8 Assignments
9. Creative Compositions
Improve Your Pictures with Sound Compositional Elements
Poring Over the Picture
Poring Over the Picture
Depth of Field
Angles
Point of View
Patterns
Color
Contrast
Leading Lines
Splitting the Frame
Frames within Frames
Chapter 9 Assignments
10. Advanced Techniques
Impress Your Family and Friends
Poring Over the Picture
Poring Over the Picture
Spot Meter for More Exposure Control
Shooting High Dynamic Range (HDR) Images
Manual Mode
Avoiding Lens Flare
Using the Sun Creatively
Macro Photography
Customize Your White Balance
Shoot in Bursts for Steadier Images
Shooting through Obstructions
Zoom During Exposure
Chapter 10 Assignments
11. Pimp My Ride
Upgrades and Accessories to Expand Your Camera’s Creative Potential
Filters
Tripods
Cable Release
Macro Photography Accessories
Hot-Shoe Flashes
Diffusers
Camera Bags
Bits and Pieces
Conclusion
Index
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For Mom and Dad—thanks for everything!
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