Photography

This introductory text is written for a beginning photography course and teaches core principles as they apply to digital imaging. It gives students a firm grounding in the main equipment and methods of the craft. Color digital work takes center stage so learners can develop fundamental skills, though film cameras and film processing also receive coverage.

Students are introduced to image-editing software and the so-called digital darkroom, where worked examples show how to repair, improve and creatively alter photographs. Once the basics are in hand, the book moves into specialized settings: capturing action and events, shooting outdoors, photographing while traveling, and working on portraits and in the studio.