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Focal length is a fancy term for something you used the very first time you took a picture without even knowing it; but here's how you can start using it creatively.
Foundations of Photography
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1. Choosing a Camera that's Right for You
- First Things First
- 10 Steps to Buying Anything
- Factors to Look for in a Camera
- Factors to Look for in a Lens
- Choosing the Right Accessories
- How and Where to Purchase Equipment
- Scenario: Buying a Camera
- Scenario: Buying a Lens
- Scenario: Buying Accessories and Other Equipment
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2. Understanding the Camera's Controls
- An Overview of Camera Controls
- Understanding Metering Modes
- Understanding Aperture
- Understanding Shutter Speed
- Understanding ISO
- How to Utilize Exposure Compensation
- Taking Control of Focusing
- Understanding White Balance
- Understanding Drive Modes
- The Controls on Your Lens
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3. How the Controls Affect Your Photos
- On Metering and Exposure
- On Depth of Field
- On Focal Length
- When Pictures Are Not Sharp
- On Image Quality
- Talking About Light
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4. Pillars of Composition
- Seeing Things from God's Perspective
- Tools of Composition
- Three Elements of a Great Picture
- Two More Elements That Affect Composition
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5. How to Organize, Edit, and Share Your Photos
- If You Want to Start with Free Stuff
- Benefits of Adobe Lightroom
- Lightroom vs. Photoshop & Bridge
- Getting Started in Lightroom
- Secrets to Organizing Photos
- What to Know Before Sharing Photos
- The End of the Matter