Photography For Dummies (ePub)

Your personal photographs have a worth that can't be measuredin dollars and cents. They're likely the one thing you wouldgrab on the way out of a burning house - anirreplaceable record of the life you lead, of friends and family,and of the occasions with which you mark passing years.The funny thing is, most people aren't entirely happy withtheir photographs. And that's where Photography For Dummiescomes in. You don't need a fancy camera with multiple, removablelenses to get good pictures. The problem is, nearly every book onphotography assumes that you're using one. But this book assumesthat you're using a point-and-shoot camera for all yourpictures. In fact, this may be the most complete guideavailable for taking pictures with a modern point-and-shootcamera.This revised edition of Photography For Dummies helps youchoose film (much simpler than you'd think), load film intothe camera (no big sweat), and understand how to hold the camera(yes, there are right and wrong ways). You'll also discover tipsabout dealing with your photofinisher - a far moreimportant factor in getting good results than most people realize,especially in the digital age. What's more, you'll gaininsight into* Working with your camera, and how different settings make yourcamera do different things* Understanding the importance of light in a photograph, andapplying design strategies that make your subjects stand out* Getting shots that both flatter people and capture theirpersonalities* Shooting landscapes, and the special considerations of travelphotography* Taking pictures filmlessly, and the pleasures and pitfalls ofdigital photography* Troubleshooting your camera, and discovering what do try if itwon't shootToday's point-and-shoot cameras are remarkably reliabledevices. So why aren't your pictures better? The main secretto better photographs is knowing what to shoot, when to shoot it,and how to shoot it. You need Photography For Dummies,because it lets you in on this secret.