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