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Fundamentals of Photography

Understanding the basic principles of photography
will not only help you take better pictures, it will make
your picture-taking more enjoyable. Fundamentals
of Photography explains and demonstrates some
basic photography techniques that will inspire you
to improve your photographic skills.

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  1. Composition Guidelines
    Spending a little more time composing your photo can result in a more pleasing end result.
    Beginner Content
  2. Getting Started: How to Change a Lens
    Learn the steps to changing your camera's lens.
    Beginner Content
  3. Getting Started: Memory Cards and Batteries
    Take care of the little things, and you'll be ready for the big things.
    Beginner Content
  4. Getting Started: How to Hold Your Camera
    Getting sharper, more in-focus pictures can be as simple as learning how to hold your camera.
    Beginner Content
  5. Understanding Focal Length
    Focal length usually represented in millimeters (mm), is the basic description of a photographic lens.
    Beginner Content
  6. Understanding Maximum Aperture
    Learn how aperture affects the end-result image.
    Beginner Content
  7. Preserve and Protect: Got a Backup Plan for Your Photos?
    Don't lose those precious photos. Make sure you've got a backup plan.
  8. Learning to Use the Histogram
    The histogram is a useful tool that analyzes tonal range and helps in creating a well-lit image.
    Advanced Content
  9. A Basic Look at the Basics of Exposure
    The relationship between aperture, shutter speed and ISO is the basis of every photograph. Reed Hoffmann explains this important concept.
    Advanced Content
  10. Composing Better Images
    No matter what your subject, good composition is the first step toward an image of which you can be proud.
  11. Creative Use of Depth of Field
    Control of depth-of-field is one of the most creative tools photographers have. But what exactly is depth-of-field?
  12. Fine Focus: Choosing and Using AF Modes
    Reed Hoffmann takes the mystery out of autofocus options.
  13. Mixing Flash and Ambient Light
    Dave Black shows you how to combine light from an off-camera flash with available light to capture the details often lost when a scene has sharp variations in contrast.
    Advanced Content
  14. Taking a Closer Look
    Sometimes all you need to improve a photograph is to get closer to your subject.
  15. Find the Photography Information You Need
    Here are some tips to help you find the information you need to take advantage of your camera's many features.
  16. The Big Tip
    View Mark Alberhasky's video on a photography fundamental - viewing your subject.
    Beginner Content
  17. Make A Good Photograph with Mark Alberhasky
    A seemingly simple notion about "seeing" can make all the difference in the photograph you take.
    Beginner Content
  18. How to (No Kidding) Read Your Camera Manual
    Your camera manual, it's not a novel, so don't try reading it cover to cover.
  19. Light on the Subject
    The subject of your photograph isn't what you think.
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High Numbers


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Natural Selections


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