Digital Photography Composition For Dummies - Softcover

Clark, Thomas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470647612 ISBN 13: 9780470647615

Publisher: For Dummies, 2010

Synopsis

Turn ordinary photographs into striking works of art

Mastering the craft of composing a photograph is all abouthaving a trained eye. Digital Photography Composition ForDummies helps emerging photographers create stunning andcompelling photographs by teaching the elements, techniques, andconventions used by skilled and successful photographers. It helpsadvanced beginner to aspiring professional photographers gain anunderstanding of the basics of composing a stunning and compellingphotograph, as well as the parts, functions, and capabilities oftheir camera.

• Determine the point of interest in a photo and how significanceis achieved
• Use the "Rule of Thirds" to create better photographs
• Manipulate the viewpoint and understand the subject's directionof movement
• Master depth of field, framing, and diagonals
• Includes suggested exercises to apply as you become morecomfortable with composition techniques

Complete with full-color examples and technique comparisons,Digital Photography Composition For Dummies allowsyou to take the high-quality photos you've always wanted!

About this title

Are you an aspiring photographer looking to take your work tothe next level? This hands-on, friendly guide shows you theelements, techniques, and conventions used by skilled andsuccessful photographers that will transform your photos from "eh"to "oooohhh!" Plus, you'll become an expert on the parts,functions, and capabilities of your camera.

• Refocus your eye — understand how composition produceshigher-quality photos and train yourself to look at things from anew viewpoint

• Get some perspective — discover how working withbackgrounds, lighting, framing, and formatting can enhance yourphotos

• Find your inspiration — get professional tips and tricksfor using color, depth of field, reflective elements, and more totake creative photos

• Know your subject — create compositionally remarkablephotos featuring all types of subjects, from people and wildlife tostill-life and subjects in motion

Open the book and find:

• A quick list of skills you need to compose interestingphotos

• How to train your eye to see things the way a camera does

• Camera settings and capabilities you'll use

• Essential design principles

• Guidance on snapping color and black-and-white photos

• Tips for preventing (and fixing) background problems

• Ways to choose between horizontal or vertical formats

Learn to:

• Master the craft of composing a photograph, whether film ordigital

• Develop your eye for composition by exploring lots oftechniques

• Apply and practice new skills as you learn them

IN FULL COLOR!

About the Author

Tom Clark is a successful commercial photographer in Miami who shoots for local and international publications on a freelance basis. Tom's commercial photography portfolio includes clients such as Sony, Nike, Puma, and others.

Edition details

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0470647612
• ISBN 13: 9780470647615
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 368