Geared primarily toward beginning photographers who want to capture their family events on film, this book explains the essentials of basic photography. From point-and-shoot automatics to manual cameras to disposables, this guide discusses how to use any type of camera to create special family photos. Basic mechanics, including how to choose and manipulate film and lenses, are discussed as well as more aesthetic topics such as lighting and composition. Parents will learn how to capture a child’s point of view to enhance family history albums with beautiful portraits of their children.
Author(s): Ron Nichols
Publisher: Amherst Media
Year: 2001
Language: English
Pages: 79
Tags: Библиотека;Досуг;Фотография;Основы фотографии для начинающих;
Copyright......Page 3
Table of Contents......Page 4
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS......Page 6
Introduction......Page 7
1. Tools of the Trade Choosing a Camera and Film That Are Right for You......Page 10
POINT AND SHOOT CAMERAS......Page 13
SINGLE LENS REFLEX CAMERAS......Page 14
THE VERSATILE ZOOM......Page 15
THE TELEPHOTO LENS......Page 17
Choosing Film......Page 18
COLOR PRINT FILM......Page 19
BLACK & WHITE FILM......Page 20
2. Better Pictures-Now! Five Easy Steps to Shooting like a Pro......Page 22
Angle of View......Page 23
Consider it Playtime......Page 25
Get Close......Page 27
Don't Hit the Bull's-Eye......Page 29
Slow Down, Shoot More......Page 34
3. The Right Light Seeing the Best light for Better Pictures......Page 38
The Golden Hours......Page 39
Overcast Days......Page 41
Indoors......Page 42
Avoid Midday Light......Page 46
4. Creating Treasured Memories Techniques for Beautiful Portraits......Page 48
Simple Portraits......Page 49
BACKGROUND......Page 50
POSING......Page 51
EYES......Page 53
Pet Portraits......Page 56
Environmental Portraits......Page 58
Props......Page 59
5. Picture-Perfect Vacations How to Shoot Spectacular Scenics......Page 62
Framing......Page 63
Environmental Portraits......Page 66
X-rays......Page 67
Tropical Vacations......Page 68
6. Using and Displaying Photos How to Share and Enioy Your Images......Page 70
Enlargements......Page 71
Seasonal Cards......Page 72
Photo Contests
......Page 73
Framing and Matting......Page 74
Glossary......Page 75
Index......Page 78
