Photography Studio
To
Photography
Author
MS.SINGARAM B.A ENGLISH
Introduction to Photography
It takes more than a camera to be a good photographer. But with today's smart technology and training from lynda.com, it's easier than ever to learn how to take great pictures. This course, designed strictly for beginners, provides for a solid grounding in the skills and tools you'll need to explore the world of digital photography. Ben Long starts with a look at the different types of cameras on the market and guidelines for setting your camera up for success. He also introduces the theory behind exposure: controlling the amount of light that reaches the camera's sensor.Then it's time to take to the field and examine the rest of the factors that influence the quality of your photographs, including light metering, focus, composition, and flash. Ben also introduces techniques for shooting portraits and shows what you can do with an image editor in post. Last but not least, he'll provide a roadmap for learning more with the lynda.com extensive library of photography training. The path to becoming a better photographer begins with the first step. Start here!
Topics include:
Exploring cameras and lenses
Understanding media
Controlling exposure
Composing with autofocus
Shooting portraits
Understanding form and geometry
Exporting and editing digital images
Photography Foundations: Exposure
Arriving at the best exposure for a photo is part science and part art. In Foundations of Photography: Exposure, Ben Long helps photographers expand their artistic options by giving them a deep understanding of shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and all other critical exposure practices. This course covers the basic exposure controls provided by all digital SLR cameras, as well as most advanced point-and-shoot models. Learn how to master a camera's metering modes, how to use exposure compensation and bracketing, and much more. By the end of the course, you'll know how to develop an "exposure strategy" that will allow you to effectively employ your exposure knowledge in any shooting situation.
Topics include:
What is exposure?
Exploring camera modes
Light metering
Shooting sharp images
Controlling shutter speed
Understanding f-stops
Controlling motion
Working with a shallow depth of field
Measuring aperture
Shooting in low light conditions
Performing manual light balance
Working with the histogram
Using fill flash
Understanding reciprocity
Basic
Photography
By
M.SINGARAM
© 2018 by the author of this book,
Jeff Curto, who retains sole copyright
to the contents of this book. All photographs, text and graphics are the
By
M.SINGARAM
© 2018 by the author of this book,
Jeff Curto, who retains sole copyright
original productions of the author and may not be reproduced or reused in
any way without express permission
www.jeffcurto.com - Jeff’s personal website
Camera Position Podcast - About the creative side of photography
History of Photography Podcast - Learn about the origins of the medium
Italy Photography Workshops - Hone your photography skills in Italy
Photographer Jeff Curto is Professor Emeritus of Photography at College of
DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, where he has taught from 1984 to 2014.
He was awarded a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Illinois Wesleyan
University in 1981 and a Master of Fine Arts degree from Bennington College
in Vermont in 1983. Additionally, he attended Ansel Adams’ last workshop in
Carmel, California in 1983.
He was named an Apple Distinguished Educator in 2013, becoming part of a
global community of 2000 education leaders recognized for exploring new
ideas, seeking new paths, and embracing new opportunities.
Curto hosts two popular podcasts about photography, one that records his
History of Photography class sessions from College of DuPage and another,
Camera Position, that discusses photography’s creative aspects.
In his early career, Curto worked as a photographer, specializing in event and
public relations photography, architectural interiors and exteriors, portrait
and product photography. His fine art photographs, which can be seen at
www.jeffcurto.com are held in numerous private and corporate collections.
Since retiring from College of DuPage, Curto teaches photography
workshops in Italy. See www.photographitaly.com for more information.
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