Turn ordinary photographs into striking works of art
Mastering the craft of composing a photograph is all about
having a trained eye. Digital Photography Composition For
Dummies helps emerging photographers create stunning and
compelling photographs by teaching the elements, techniques, and
conventions used by skilled and successful photographers. It helps
advanced beginner to aspiring professional photographers gain an
understanding of the basics of composing a stunning and compelling
photograph, as well as the parts, functions, and capabilities of
their camera.
* Determine the point of interest in a photo and how significance
is achieved
* Use the ’Rule of Thirds’ to create better photographs
* Manipulate the viewpoint and understand the subject’s direction
of movement
* Master depth of field, framing, and diagonals
* Includes suggested exercises to apply as you become more
comfortable with composition techniques
Complete with full-color examples and technique comparisons,
Digital Photography Composition For Dummies allows
you to take the high-quality photos you’ve always wanted!
Innehållsförteckning
Introduction.
Part I: The Basics of Composition.
Chapter 1: Photographic Composition: The Overview.
Chapter 2: Developing an Eye for Composition.
Chapter 3: Getting to Know Your Equipment.
Part II: Elements of Photographic Design.
Chapter 4: Introducing the Elements of Photographic Design.
Chapter 5: Arranging Visual Elements in a Frame According to the
’Rules’.
Chapter 6: Paying Attention to Color in Composition.
Part III: Arranging the Key Elements to Compose a Successful
Shot.
Chapter 7: Using Focal Points to Tell a Story.
Chapter 8: Finding Your Perspective.
Chapter 9: Backgrounds: As Important as the Subject.
Chapter 10: Using Light to Tell Your Story.
Chapter 11: Adding Interest through Framing and Formatting.
Chapter 12: Exploring Other Compositional Ideas.
Part IV: Composition in Action.
Chapter 13: Showing People in Their Best Light.
Chapter 14: In Nature: Landscapes and Wildlife.
Chapter 15: Shooting Still-Life Photography.
Chapter 16: Capturing (Or Stopping) Motion through
Photography.
Chapter 17: Artsy Photos: Fine Art, Composite Pictures, and
Abstracts.
Chapter 18: Improving Composition through Postproduction
Editing.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Improve Composition.
Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Finding Photographic Inspiration.
Chapter 21: Viewing Ten Compositions of One Scene.
Index.
Om författaren
Tom Clark is a successful commercial photographer in Miami who shoots for local and international publications on a freelance basis. Tom’s commercial photography portfolio includes clients such as Sony, Nike, Puma, and others.
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