I was born with music in my soul. I learned to play the flute, working hard to technically master the instrument, so that I could give a voice to the music inside of me. I was also born with a passion to see, to keenly take notice of the beauty around me and in other people. My camera is now the instrument I strive to master, a tool through which I can attempt to share with you the world not only through my eyes, but through my heart.
— Susan Tuttle
I am willing to bet you are already seeing some improvement in your photographs and beginning to feel empowered by the creative control that comes with learning the technical aspects of your DSLR. Are you ready to gain even more creative control now that you’ve got a taste of what it feels like to be in the driver’s seat?
It’s time to teach you about exposure compensation and the metering modes—both of which come in handy when dealing with exposure problems. We’ll also explore light: the best light for photographs, types of light and tricks for manipulating light that is less than perfect. I give lots of information on how to achieve tack-sharp photos in any light.
You’ll unfurl your artistic photography wings further as we fully explore our DSLR’s semiautomatic exposure modes: Aperture Priority mode and Shutter Priority mode. This study naturally progresses to a place where you can comfortably take full control of the reins in Manual mode, and it’s easier than you may think if you have mastered the other modes.