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Digital Photography Tutorials
This section contains photo tutorials for beginners as well as advanced amateurs. Included are some basic
photography techniques and photography tips. Learn more about how the digital camera works whether you
use a compact camera or are interested in Digital SLR photography.
These easy to understand basic photography techniques and principles can help to pave the way to better
picture taking.
Basic Picture Composition and Techniques
Composing Pictures...Learn how using a few simple photography techniques and principles can help you take
pictures that can be more balanced and visually pleasing.
Night Photography... Night shots can be stunning and fun to take. Its not as hard as you might think to get
some great night shots. This tutorial explains some things you need to know to get started.
Photographing Sunsets and Sunrises...Everyone loves a beautiful sunrise or beach sunset picture. This photo
tutorial will show you that its not as hard as you may think to come up with a great picture!
Photographing Fireworks... Getting great shots of the fireworks display is not difficult, but these photography
tips and techniques for fireworks might help you get some images with just a little snap!
All about exposure
Camera Exposure Basics....Learn how to use different camera settings to come up with the "right" exposure for
your pictures. Learn how shutter speeds, aperture settings and ISO work together.
The Shutter....Learn the function of the camera shutter and how the various shutter speeds affect the look of
your pictures in this photography tutorial.
The Aperture....Another important part of the camera that affects exposure and your picture foreground and
background. Its good to know how the camera aperture works when you are learning about basic photography.
Depth of Field...Learn why your picture background as well as the subject is sharp in some images (wide depth of
field) and why at other times the subject will be sharp with the background out of focus.(narrow depth of field).
This tutorial will show ways that you can control the look of your backgrounds and foregrounds.
Image Resolution, Pixels and Print Sizes.... Find out how pixels and your picture resolution affects viewing
pictures on your screen. Also, how to determine the largest size print to make and still retain good image quality.
Digital Camera Sensors...How does that picture get into your camera and get reproduced?
The Digital Camera
Types of Digital Cameras.....Learn the differences between Compact point and shoot digital cameras and Digital
Single Lens Reflex cameras in this photography tutorial.
The Camera-how it works...Learn the basics of how the digital camera works. Get to know the functions of the
main parts of the camera and what is happening when you press the shutter.
Compact Digital Cameras... Compact cameras are the most widely used digital camera due to their ease of use
and affordable price. Check and see what are the basic features of the compact camera.
Bridge Cameras... These type cameras have many of the same features as Digital Single Lens Reflex cameras but
can operate with the ease of a point and shoot compact digital camera.
Digital Single Reflex Cameras...This is the most versatile type digital camera and allows you full manual control
as well as the option to use automatic setting if desired. Interchangeable lenses are one of this type camera's main
features. Read more about this type camera to see if Digital SLR photography might be for you!.
Interchangeable Lens Cameras...These cameras give you the image quality of a Digital Slr in the much smaller
easier to travel with compact size.
Digital Camera Pixels and Megapixels.....What are pixels and does pixel size matter?
Camera Lenses
The Camera Lens....Most of us know what the camera lens is. But how does it work?. A quick explanation.
Lens Types...What are the different available lens types and how they can work for you. This photography
tutorial will explain the differences between prime lenses and zoom lenses.
Using Camera Modes and Functions
What is White Balance or AWB?. ..We all have the AWB setting in our cameras. But do we ever use it or know
its purpose? Find out in this photo tutorial.
Digital Camera Shooting Modes....All Digital cameras come with various shooting modes. Why not try some
different settings and see how they can work for you?
Digital Camera Metering Modes...Different lighting situations might call for a change of your metering modes.
Find out when changing modes might produce a better image.
Using Exposure Compensation EV...Use this feature to lighten or darken images when normal settings produce
a picture that is a little over or under exposed.
What is ISO and how to use it...ISO is a part of the exposure triangle. Changing ISO settings can really help
you get the shot you want sometimes without using a flash.
Photography Articles
Whats the Best Camera to Buy?-Compact Cameras....There is no standard answer to that question. Whats
more important is what type camera will work best for you.
A Point and Shoot Camera Will do Just Fine...This article explains some reasons why the average
photographer doesn't have to spend a lot of money on a Digital Single Lens Reflex to take great pictures.
It's Ok to Break The Rules...Sure there are some standard rules in photography that can help you come out
with pleasing images. But as the old saying goes, rules were meant to be broken!
Must Take Wedding Poses and Shots...Can't think of any good poses to take at the wedding? Here is a list of
poses that will work every time!
Great Photos at the Family Wedding...Ok, you're not a professional photographer. Just hang around and try
to get these shots. Everyone will be glad you did.
This section contains photo tutorials for beginners as well as advanced amateurs. Included are some basic
photography techniques and photography tips. Learn more about how the digital camera works whether you
use a compact camera or are interested in Digital SLR photography.
These easy to understand basic photography techniques and principles can help to pave the way to better
picture taking.
Basic Picture Composition and Techniques
Composing Pictures...Learn how using a few simple photography techniques and principles can help you take
pictures that can be more balanced and visually pleasing.
Night Photography... Night shots can be stunning and fun to take. Its not as hard as you might think to get
some great night shots. This tutorial explains some things you need to know to get started.
Photographing Sunsets and Sunrises...Everyone loves a beautiful sunrise or beach sunset picture. This photo
tutorial will show you that its not as hard as you may think to come up with a great picture!
Photographing Fireworks... Getting great shots of the fireworks display is not difficult, but these photography
tips and techniques for fireworks might help you get some images with just a little snap!
All about exposure
Camera Exposure Basics....Learn how to use different camera settings to come up with the "right" exposure for
your pictures. Learn how shutter speeds, aperture settings and ISO work together.
The Shutter....Learn the function of the camera shutter and how the various shutter speeds affect the look of
your pictures in this photography tutorial.
The Aperture....Another important part of the camera that affects exposure and your picture foreground and
background. Its good to know how the camera aperture works when you are learning about basic photography.
Depth of Field...Learn why your picture background as well as the subject is sharp in some images (wide depth of
field) and why at other times the subject will be sharp with the background out of focus.(narrow depth of field).
This tutorial will show ways that you can control the look of your backgrounds and foregrounds.
Image Resolution, Pixels and Print Sizes.... Find out how pixels and your picture resolution affects viewing
pictures on your screen. Also, how to determine the largest size print to make and still retain good image quality.
Digital Camera Sensors...How does that picture get into your camera and get reproduced?
The Digital Camera
Types of Digital Cameras.....Learn the differences between Compact point and shoot digital cameras and Digital
Single Lens Reflex cameras in this photography tutorial.
The Camera-how it works...Learn the basics of how the digital camera works. Get to know the functions of the
main parts of the camera and what is happening when you press the shutter.
Compact Digital Cameras... Compact cameras are the most widely used digital camera due to their ease of use
and affordable price. Check and see what are the basic features of the compact camera.
Bridge Cameras... These type cameras have many of the same features as Digital Single Lens Reflex cameras but
can operate with the ease of a point and shoot compact digital camera.
Digital Single Reflex Cameras...This is the most versatile type digital camera and allows you full manual control
as well as the option to use automatic setting if desired. Interchangeable lenses are one of this type camera's main
features. Read more about this type camera to see if Digital SLR photography might be for you!.
Interchangeable Lens Cameras...These cameras give you the image quality of a Digital Slr in the much smaller
easier to travel with compact size.
Digital Camera Pixels and Megapixels.....What are pixels and does pixel size matter?
Camera Lenses
The Camera Lens....Most of us know what the camera lens is. But how does it work?. A quick explanation.
Lens Types...What are the different available lens types and how they can work for you. This photography
tutorial will explain the differences between prime lenses and zoom lenses.
Using Camera Modes and Functions
What is White Balance or AWB?. ..We all have the AWB setting in our cameras. But do we ever use it or know
its purpose? Find out in this photo tutorial.
Digital Camera Shooting Modes....All Digital cameras come with various shooting modes. Why not try some
different settings and see how they can work for you?
Digital Camera Metering Modes...Different lighting situations might call for a change of your metering modes.
Find out when changing modes might produce a better image.
Using Exposure Compensation EV...Use this feature to lighten or darken images when normal settings produce
a picture that is a little over or under exposed.
What is ISO and how to use it...ISO is a part of the exposure triangle. Changing ISO settings can really help
you get the shot you want sometimes without using a flash.
Photography Articles
Whats the Best Camera to Buy?-Compact Cameras....There is no standard answer to that question. Whats
more important is what type camera will work best for you.
A Point and Shoot Camera Will do Just Fine...This article explains some reasons why the average
photographer doesn't have to spend a lot of money on a Digital Single Lens Reflex to take great pictures.
It's Ok to Break The Rules...Sure there are some standard rules in photography that can help you come out
with pleasing images. But as the old saying goes, rules were meant to be broken!
Must Take Wedding Poses and Shots...Can't think of any good poses to take at the wedding? Here is a list of
poses that will work every time!
Great Photos at the Family Wedding...Ok, you're not a professional photographer. Just hang around and try
to get these shots. Everyone will be glad you did.