Photography for everyone

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 colours

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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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