The Comprehensive Digital Photography Course: The Beginner’s Guide to Getting Creative with Photography and Taking Beautiful Pictures

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PART 1: BASICS OF IMAGE DESIGN
CHAPTER 1
	THE LIGHT
	Why is Light so Important for Photography?
	The Effect of Light
	Direct Light and Reflected Light
	Photography is Painting with Light
	Light is not the Same as Flash
	Light Has a Color or the Function of White Balance
	Strong Reflections Affect the Color of the Light
	Light from Highly Concentrated To Diffuse
	Atmospheric Landscapes
	The Direction of Light
	Incident
	The Camera Flash and Flash Units
	Natural Light, Available Light
	Back Light
	Grazing Light
	Special Lighting Situations
	Outdoor Portrait and Object Photography
CHAPTER 2
	THE COLOR
	Color is a Defining Design Element in Color Photos
	Less Is Often More
	Moods and the Automatic White Balance
	Exact Color Rendering
	Monochrome Color Photos
	Simplicity of Colors
	Vineyards in Autumn
	Foreground Colors and Background Colors
	Yellow is Also one of the Foreground Colors
CHAPTER 3
	IMAGE SECTION
	Enhance the Effect of an Image with the Image Detail
	The Effect of Diagonals
	The Middle is Not Always Correct
	The Golden Ratio and the Aspect Ratio 4/3
	The 4: 3 Image Axes
	The Golden Cut
	Balance in Image Design
	Specify the Image Section Later
	Image Statement and Image Section
	Image Sections Never With the Original
	Choosing the Right Format
	Find the Image Section
	Image Section Using a Practical Example
	Find the Image Section
	Angle of View and Recording Location
CHAPTER 4
	DEPTH OF FIELD
	The Depth of Field and the Level of Focus
	Depth of Field and Size of the Sensor Surface
	The Advantage of the Larger Format
	Controlling Depth of Field
	The aperture
	The Focus Level
	With The Choice of the Focus Level Influence the Focus
	The Focal Length
	Portrait Lenses
CHAPTER 5
	FOCAL LENGTH
	Use the Focal Length of a Lens as a Design Tool
	What is the Focal Length?
	The Focal Length of the Lens has Several Properties
	The APS Sensor and the Angle of View
	Portraits and the APS Sensor
	The Depth of Field and the APS Sensor
	Format Factor
	Exposure Time and Telephoto Lenses
	Use the Different Focal Lengths for the Image Design
	The properties of the Focal Lengths Depend on the Angle of View
	Use the Focal Length for the Design
	Portrait Lens
	Characteristics of the Different Focal Lengths
	Wide Angle Lenses
	Depth Graduation
	Depth of Field
	Angle of View Rejuvenation
	Falling Lines
	Barrel Distortion
	The Standard Focal Length
	Best Sharpness and Light Intensity
	Sharpness and Depth of Field
	Use the Advantages of the Standard Focal Length for Image Design
	Telephoto Lenses
	The Optical Properties of Telephoto Lenses
	Depth of Field
	Distortion
	Angle of View rejuvenation
	Light Intensity
	Exposure Time
	Distant Objects
	Portraits
	Shallow Depth of Field Means Being Careful
	Focal Length and Distance Setting
CHAPTER 6
	EXPOSURE TIME
	Exposure Time as the Basic Camera Setting for Sharp Photos
	Keep the Camera Still
	Breathing Rhythm
	The Camera
	The Lens Used or the Zoom Level Set
	Photos from a Vehicle or Plane
	Long Exposure from a Tripod with SLR Cameras
	Mirror Lock-Up
	Remote Release
	Image Stabilizer
	The Exposure Time as a Creative Design Element
	Freeze Movements
	Freeze Movements in the Studio
	Make Movements Visible
	Blurred Background
	Light Trails at Night
PART 2: AREAS OF PHOTOGRAPHY
CHAPTER 7
	PORTRAIT AND ACT
	The Lighting for Portrait and Nude Photography
	Eyes and Mouth in Portrait Photo
	General Rules for Portrait Photos
	Facial Expression and Posture
	The Photographer as a Director
	Motivate the Model
	Unsure In Front of the Camera
	Nude Photography with Amateur Photo Models
	The Difference, the Professional Photo Model
	The Face as a Determining Image Factor
	Mastery of Depth of Field
	Nude Photography Detached From the Portrait
	Atmospheric or with a Neutral Background?
	The Search for the Right Environment
	Railway Facilities and Old Factory Premises
	The Right Light for a Portrait
	Light That You Should Definitely Avoid
	Light Forms
	The Right Focal Length for Portrait and Nude Photography
	The Right Exposure
	Steady Light
	Flash System
	Background Cardboard
	Stage Molton
	Width and Distance
	One Model, Many Faces
CHAPTER 8
	LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY
	The Recording Location Often Decides
	Strong Contrasts in Landscape Photos
	The Image Division in the Landscape Photo
	There Are No Magic Recipes for Landscape Photos
	The Optimal Exposure
CHAPTER 9
	WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY
	Animals In Front Of the Camera
	Photographing Wildlife
	Photographing Wildlife in Parks
	Pets In Front Of the Camera
CHAPTER 10
	ARCHITECTURE PHOTOGRAPHY
	Falling Lines
	Compensate Falling Lines Later
	Overall Sharpness
	Depth of Field
	Architectural Photography Indoors
	The Light in Architectural Photography
	Perfect Architectural Photos
	Architectural Photos and the Right
CHAPTER 11
	OBJECT PHOTOGRAPHY
	Reflective Surfaces
	What Lighting Do You need for Object Photography?
	Sensitivity to Light, a Significant Advantage of Digital Photography
	The Minimum Requirements for Object Photography
	Buying a Flash System?
	Special Lighting Devices in Object Photography
	The Light Tent
	The Light Table
	The Makeshift Shooting Table
	Watches and Jewelry
	Soft Backlit Photos
CHAPTER 12
	PANORAMIC PHOTOGRAPHY
	Basics for the Preparation of Panoramic Pictures
	Exposure
	Specific Examples of Panoramic Images
	The Next Steps after Assembling the Panorama Picture
	What You Have to Pay Attention to When Using a Tripod
	People or Animals in the Panorama Photo
	Portrait or Landscape Format?
	Partial Panoramas
	360 ° Panoramic Photos
	Embed the Panorama Picture in a Website
PART 3: PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES
CHAPTER 13
	UNDERSTAND THE CAMERA
	Similarities with the Human Eye
	The Regulation of the Amount of Light
	The Automatic Focus
	The Focal Length or the Angle of View
	The Main Differences Between the Human Eye and a Camera
	Regulation of the Amount of Light
	High-Contrast Situations or Image Motifs
	Distance Setting or Autofocus
	Automatic Functions and Motif Programs
CHAPTER 14
	CAMERA SETTINGS
	The Main Camera Settings
	How to Get the Focus Where You Want It
	The Two Basic Settings of the Autofocus
	Continuous Autofocus Adjustment
	Autofocus Problem
	Measuring Methods and Measuring Fields
	The Integral Measurement
	The Measurement Emphasized In the Middle
	The Spot Metering
	Alternative to Spot Metering
	ISO Sensitivity
	White Balance
	What Does White Balance Actually Mean?
	Storage Format for Photos
	JPEG Quality Levels
	Different Raw Data Formats
	Color Space
CHAPTER 15
	THE RIGHT EXPOSURE
	Exposure Setting With the Automatic Functions of the Camera
	The Different Programs
	Fully automatic, Selector Wheel P
	Automatic Timer, Aperture Preselection, AV Dial
	The Automatic Shutter, Time Delay, TV Dial
	Make Movements Visible or Freeze
	ISO Preselection, Automatic Shutter and Aperture
	Why ISO Code?
	The Measuring Ranges
	Integral Measurement
	The Center-Weighted Measurement
	The Spot Measurement
	Automatic Functions Occasionally Also a Little Problem
	Set the Correct Exposure Manually
	The Sensor Sensitivity
	ISO Setting and Manual Exposure
	Small Test for ISO Automatic
	The ISO Values
	What is ISO Value?
	Priorities or Compromises
	Light Sensitivity Is the Basis for the Correct Exposure Setting
	The Regulation of the Amount of Light
	Full Aperture Steps
	Relationship between Aperture and Exposure Time
	Optimal Exposure
	How to Get the Optimal Exposure
	A Simple Way to Find the Optimal Exposure
	A Major Advantage of Digital Photography
CHAPTER 16
	THE WHITE BALANCE
	The Color of Light and Its Measurement
	The Function of White Balance
	Presets for White Balance
	The Manual White Balance
	Manual White Balance Not Possible
	Color Moods and White Balance
	Artificial Light and White Balance
	Absolutely Correct Images for Printing
	No Rule without Exception
	The White Balance and Indirect Flash
	The White Balance and the Raw Data Format
	The Different Raw Data Formats
	The Way Out Of the Jungle of Raw Data Formats
	Software for the Archiving and Processing Of Raw Data Formats
CHAPTER 17
	THE CAMERA
	Minimum Requirements for a Digital Camera
	Cameras Suitable For Creative Photography
	Mirrorless System Cameras
	Aps Sensor, Full Frame or Even the Digital Medium Format?
	APS Sensor
	Disadvantages of the APS Sensor
	Advantages of the APS Sensor
	The Full Format
	Digital Medium Format Cameras
	APS Sensor or Full Frame
	Further Selection Criteria When Buying a Camera
	The Casing, the Body
	The Material of the Case
	The Quality of the Closure
	Casing Protection against Dust and Splash Water
	The Display
	The Mirror Mechanism
	Mirror Lock-up
	Image Stabilizer
	The Sensor Sensitivity (ISO settings)
	The Pixel Madness
	The Autofocus and the Measuring Fields
	Exposure Programs
	Types of Cameras
	Cameras with a Built-In Lens
	Pocket Cameras
	Bridge Cameras
	Mirrorless System Cameras
	Digital SLR Cameras
CHAPTER 18
	LENSES
	Kit Lens, Yes or No?
	The Focal Length Range Of Zoom Lenses
	Two Zoom Lenses for the Most Important Focal Length Range
	Three Zoom Lenses for a Larger Focal Length Range
	Important Selection Criteria for Lenses
	Light Intensity
	Sharpness Performance
	Does it Always Have to Be the Best?
	Lens Material
	Can You Still Rely on Brand Names?
	Used Lenses
	Basic Properties When Buying Used Lenses
	Further Restrictions When Using Older Lenses
	Autofocus on Older Lenses
	Older Zoom Lenses
	Sliding Zoom Lenses
	Modern Zoom Lenses
	Prime Lenses
	Old Wide Angle Lenses
	Buying Used Lenses on eBay
	Commercial Dealers on eBay
	Commercial Traders Who Disguise Themselves as Private Individuals
	Used Lenses from the Stationary Photo Trade
	Lenses and the APS Sensor
	Special Lenses
	Shift Lenses
	Tilt Lenses
	Tilt/Shift Lenses
	Macro Lenses
	Extremely Strong Telephoto Lenses
	Fisheye Lenses
CHAPTER 19
	FILTER
	Which Filters are Still Recommended Today?
	White Balance Filter
	Skylight Filter
	UV Filter
	Polarizing Filter
	What Does a Polarization Filter Do?
	What Do You Need the Polarizing Filter for?
	The Two Types of Polarizing Filters
	The Linear Polarization Filter
	How Do You Use a Polarization Filter?
	Use the Polarizing Filter Deliberately To Intensify Reflections
	Autofocus and Polarization Filter
	Can I Use a Linear Polarizing Filter on the Digital Camera?
	Recognizing a Circular Polarizing Filter
	Infrared Filter
	Effect Filter
	Graduated Filters
	More Color Correction Filters
	Gray Filter
	Soft Focus
	Alternative to the Soft Focus Filter
CHAPTER 20
	THE HOME STUDIO
	Minimum Requirements for a Home Studio
	First the Simplest, the Background
	Paper Background
	Advantages and Disadvantages of the Paper Background
	Endless Background Made of Stage Molton
	The Lighting
	What Do You Need At Least?
	Color Temperature of the Light
	Minimum Required Light Intensity
	Comfortable Handling
	Halogen Lights from the Hardware Store
	Video Lights
	Studio Lamps
	Flash Systems
	Robustness and Longevity
	Maintenance of a Flash System
	Procurement of Spare Parts
	The Components of a Flash System
	Different Reflectors and Soft Boxes
	The Slit Closure and Flash Systems
	Comparison of Lamps And Flash Systems
	Daylight Lamps
	Other Accessories for a Home Studio
	The Cost of a Home Studio
CONCLUSION
APPENDIX
	Frequently Asked Questions
INDEX