Introduction to Photography

Get a solid grounding in the skills and tools you'll need to explore the world of digital photography.

Welcome

• Introduction

1. Cameras and Lenses

• Understanding the basics of a camera
• Exploring the basics of a DSLR
• Understanding mirrorless cameras
• Understanding lenses
• Exploring lens mount options
• Evaluating point-and-shoot and phone cameras

2. Camera Media Cards and Configuration

• Configuring your camera's storage options
• Understanding the essentials of camera configuration
• Understanding media

3. Exposure and Light Meters

• Understanding exposure
• Understanding how your camera controls exposure
• Understanding the internal light meter
• Understanding the light meter in the camera

4. Composition Basics

• Understanding what balance is in an image
• Composing using autofocus
• Metering and composition
• Understanding when to use image review

5. Portrait Basics

• Exploring basics of a good portrait
• Shooting a portrait in open shade
• Exploring camera positions and portraiture

6. Additional Shoot Considerations

• Understanding the basics of form and geometry
• Working the shot
• Exploring how exposure compensation works
• Understanding what clipping is in an image

7. Camera Controls and Best Practices

• Reviewing other camera controls
• Reviewing three critical habits to adopt right away

8. Post Workflow and Output Basics

• Exploring photo management and workflow
• Evaluating what you can do with an image editor
• Understanding output options for photographs

Conclusion

• Exploring the next steps in your photographic education