Basics of Digital Photography

Description Move beyond auto mode and gain control of your photographs with step-by-step guidance from Santa Fe Photographic Workshops instructor Rick Allred. Master your camera’s features and join Rick in the field as he reveals how to find flattering light and shoot successfully in shade, harsh sunlight, and challenging low light. Learn to use shutter speed and depth of field to maximize detail, minimize distractions, and create the best photos possible. Discover the limitless potential of zoom, wide-angle, and telephoto lenses and find out how to use a polarizer to make bright colors pop. Discover inspiring ideas for compelling compositions and start taking photographs you’re proud to share.

• Class Preview
• Get to Know Your Camera
• Light & Exposure
• Shutter Speed
• Aperture
• ISO
• Shooting Modes
• Lenses
• Composition & Creativity
• Putting It All Together