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Index
Cover
About the Author
Copyright
Contents
Introduction
Amazing Photographers Make It Look Easy
A Clear Vision
It’s about Vision
What is Available Light?
It’s Quite Simple, Really
Who Knew?
Travel Lightly
The Qualities of Light
The Direction of Light
Hard or Soft Light?
The Color of Light
The Digital Advantage
Manual Mode is a Must
Take Charge
Auto or Manual Focus?
A Focused Exercise
Exposure
Still Lifes
To Meter or Not to Meter?
A Different Approach
Individual Results May Vary
Aperture
Open up or Stop down?
Depth of Field
Other Factors Affecting Depth of Field
The Depth-of-Fleld Preview Button
Presto!
Play with Reciprocity
Shutter Speed
Safety Zones
Get It in Gear
Iso
Exposure Strategy
Getting the Job Done
Adding Light
The”Perfect” Exposure
An Exercise
Vision is the Key
Be an Artist
The Lcd: Instant Preview
The Power of Observation
Exposure is Critical
Message-Building
Start with an Idea
Choose Your Position
Select a Lens
Free Your Mind
Set the Aperture
Choose the Shutter Speed
Composition
No Editing Required
Using Your in-Camera Creative Options
White Balance
Contrast
Dialing-in a Feeling
Saturation
Supercharged Saturation
What Do You See?
Maximizing Mood
Maximizing Mood, II
Don’t Be Shy
True Artistry
A Black Background
A Moody Black Background
Lens Selection
About Focal Lengths
Choosing a Lens
Playing with Available Light
In the Company of Friends
Look Closely
Start with the End in Mind
Polarizers
The Basics
Pushing the Limits
Polarizers, Part II
Circular or Linear?
Simple Insurance
Don’t Believe the Hype
Polarizer Only
Uncover the Magic
The Unveiling
Reflectors
Get Skilled
More about Reflectors
Challenges and Perks
Reflector and Polarizer
Taking Risks
Whose Gear is It, Anyway?
“Grads”
How Grads Work
Stacking Your Grads
The Wow Factor
Handholding
The “Best” Light
The Power of Flash
An Ever-Available Source
The Benefits of Flash
How to Use a Flash
What Flash to Buy
Flash Exercise
Light Color
The Flash Stick
Night Photography
Hold Steady!
Chiaroscuro
Black & White Images
In-Camera Filters
The Pursuit of Excellence
More Black & White
In-Camera Infrared
Infrared Filters
“Cooking” Time
Conclusion
Index
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