Practical photography
Every lesson in the course has practical work attached. Use this page when you want to stop reading and make photographs.
What is photography?
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Understanding your camera type
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Camera parts and functions explained
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How to hold your camera correctly
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Turning your camera on and off safely
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Inserting and formatting memory cards
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Charging and caring for your battery
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Navigating your camera’s menu system
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Setting your camera to auto mode
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Using the viewfinder vs. live view
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Understanding ISO
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What is shutter speed?
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What is aperture?
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The exposure triangle explained
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How to achieve correct exposure
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Using Program (P) mode
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Introduction to Aperture Priority (A/Av) mode
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Introduction to Shutter Priority (S/Tv) mode
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When to use Manual (M) mode
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Setting white balance for accurate colors
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The rule of thirds
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Leading lines in photography
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Using symmetry and patterns
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Framing your subject
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Understanding depth of field
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Creating background blur (bokeh)
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The importance of perspective
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Using negative space
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Fill the frame technique
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Capturing mood through lighting and tone
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