Digital Photography Composition for Dummies

Turn ordinary photographsinto striking works of artAre you an aspiring photographer looking to take your work to the next level? This hands-on, friendly guide shows you the elements, techniques, and conventions used by skilled and successful photographers that will transform your photos from "eh" to "oooohhh!" Plus, you?ll become an expert on the parts, functions, and capabilities of your camera.Refocus your eye ?- understand how composition produces higher-quality photos and train yourself to look at things from a new viewpointGet some perspective - discover how working with backgrounds, lighting, framing, and formatting can enhance your photosFind your inspiration - get professional tips and tricks for using color, depth of field, reflective elements, and more to take creative photosKnow your subject - create compositionally remarkable photos featuring all types of subjects, from people and wildlife to still-life and subjects in motionOpen the book and find:A quick list of skills you need to compose interesting photosHow to train your eye to see things the way a camera doesCamera settings and capabilities you?ll useEssential design principlesGuidance on snapping color and black-and-white photosTips for preventing (and fixing) background problemsWays to choose between horizontal or vertical formatsLearn to:Master the craft of composing a photograph, whether film or digitalDevelop your eye for composition by exploring lots of techniquesApply and practice new skills as you learn themIN FULL COLOR!