Photography 101 - Table of Contents

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Dive into the fundamentals of portrait photography as we take you on 6 real-life photo shoots, show you all the behind-the-scenes on how we captured each image, and give you a complete understanding of how we shot, lit, posed, exposed, and composed each scene. Even with standard equipment, there won't be anything "standard" about your images. EVERY image in this workshop is captured on either a Canon Rebel or Nikon D5200, basic sub-$500 cameras, along with standard kit lenses and inexpensive prime lenses. These are all you really need to begin taking incredible images.

CHAPTER 1: BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY CONCEPTS

• The Workshop Format
• The Camera is Simply a Tool
• How Does a Camera Work
• How to Adjust Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO
• Exposure Triangle
• What is a Stop of Light
• Reading Exposure via the Histogram
• Blown Highlights or Clipped Details
• White Balance and Color Temperature
• Quiz on Chapter 1: Basic Photography Concepts

CHAPTER 2: UNDERSTANDING EXPOSURE

• No Such Thing as the Correct Exposure
• How to Measure or Meter Light
• 8 Key Points to Understanding ISO and Image Quality
• Understanding the 3 Primary Metering Modes
• How to Get Perfect Exposures in One Shot
• Equivalent Exposure but Different Images
• Compensating for Light and Dark Scenes

CHAPTER 3: FROM AUTO MODES TO MANUAL

• Starting with Automated Modes
• Auto Mode and Flash-Off Mode
• Portrait Mode on a Fashion Shoot
• Landscape Mode on the Beach
• Sports or Action Mode
• Macro Mode with Food Photography
• Creative Effects Mode – Floral Photography
• In-Camera Processing
• A Glimpse Into Raw Processing

CHAPTER 4: SHARP IMAGES AND FOCUSING TECHNIQUES

• Tips for When You’re Having Trouble Focusing Your Camera
• 3 Primary Types of Autofocus
• Single Shot in Practice with Portrait Session
• Single Shot Focusing with Action Shots
• AI Servo with Action Shots
• Focus Recomposing vs AF Point Selection
• Shutter Speed and the Reciprocal Rule
• 6 Ways to Hold a Camera and Panning

Chapter 5: COMPOSITION, ARTISTRY, AND CREATING GREAT IMAGES

• What Makes a Great Photograph
• How to Capture Candid Moments
• How to Find the Right Light Direction
• 5 Basic Compositional Theories
• The Power of Cropping
• Color Schemes
• Diving into the Narrative
• Working With or Against

Chapter 6: LEARNING MORE ABOUT YOUR CAMERA6.1 10 Tips on Buying Gear

• More About Your Camera and Lenses
• Understanding Megapixels
• Crop vs. Full Frame Cameras
• Crop vs. Full Frame Cameras Demonstration
• Prime vs. Zoom Lens
• How the Lens Affects Composition
• Dynamic Range RAW vs. JPEG | The Ultimate Visual Guide
• 5 Tips on Memory Cards
• 10 Tips on Buying Gear
• Best DSLR & Lenses for Beginners | 2021 Update
• Best Mirrorless Systems for Professionals
• Conclusion

Chapter 7: BONUS

• Posing and Action Shots with Female Model
• Posing and Lighting with Female Model
• Posing and Lighting Couple Portraits