How can you improve your photography skills and take photos like a pro
You got your first digital SLR, either Canon XSi (Canon 450D) or Nikon D60, or Sony A 350, bought the necessary digital SLR accessories. You are really excited and eager to know how can you take pictures like a professional photographer. Once you learned to use the controls of the camera, you are ready to learn more:
Best books on photography learning
Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies by David Busch
This book tells you about the basics, such as how to use the controls of a DSLR, how to optimize the exposures using histogram, creative use of depth of field, how to improve photo quality with JPEG and RAW formats.
The Digital Photography book by Scott Kelby
This book is about the techniques and tricks. It shows you exactly how to use the controls of the cameras to achieve special effects: such as landscape with dramatic skies, portraits with background out of focus, macro shoots with sharp focus on the subject with blurred background. etc
Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson
This book takes you to the more artistic level with the subtle controls of aperture and shutter speed. Bryan shows you how can you use aperture and shutter speed in such a way that you can achieve desired exposures in any kind of light conditions, such as low light, overcast weather, and motion.
Online resources on photography
Photo.net and shutterbug are two great sites which include many tutorials on photography.
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