Digital Photography Information
Starting out | |
Everyone has to start somewhere and if you are new to photography, digital or otherwise, this is the place to begin. This section contains some basic information to help you get started. | |
Choosing a digital camera |
The jargon of digital photography |
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Camera settings | |
If you wish to do more than simple snapshot photography then the first thing to understand is how to set your camera up for different types of photography or different situations. This section contains information about the settings found on most digital cameras. What they mean, what they are for and when to use them. | |
Image size |
Image quality |
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The photographic process | |
Understanding your camera controls is only one part of a larger photographic process. Equally important is learning the difference between the reality you see and the photographs you take of it. Most of this applies equally to both digital and film photographs. | |
Why photographs look different |
Developing your vision |
Natural light |
Unnatural light |
Photographic accessories -
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Digital working | |
Using a digital camera is hardly any different from using a film camera but, once you have taken your digital images, things are very different. You have entered the world of computer software where anything you could conceivably think of doing to your pictures is possible. | |
The digital difference |
Choosing software |
Photographic challenges | |
Some branches of photography are definitely easier than others. This section has information about some of the more challenging photographs you can try taking with your camera. | |
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The business of photography | |
If you love photography, you’ll probably love the idea of making money from what you love doing. Here is some information about what’s involved and details about different ways of earning a living through photography. | |
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Whether you are an absolute beginner or an experienced photographer, there is useful information here for you. This is an ongoing project and items are added to this page on a regular basis. Feel free to suggest new topics using the form at the bottom of this page.
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