Digital Photography Composition For Dummies

Tom Clark is a successful commercial photographer in Miami who shoots for local and international publications on a freelance basis. Tom's commercial photography portfolio includes clients such as Sony, Nike, Puma, and others.

Introduction. Part I: The Basics of Composition. Chapter 1: Photographic Composition: The Overview. Chapter 2: Developing an Eye for Composition. Chapter 3: Getting to Know Your Equipment. Part II: Elements of Photographic Design. Chapter 4: Introducing the Elements of Photographic Design. Chapter 5: Arranging Visual Elements in a Frame According to the "Rules". Chapter 6: Paying Attention to Color in Composition. Part III: Arranging the Key Elements to Compose a Successful Shot. Chapter 7: Using Focal Points to Tell a Story. Chapter 8: Finding Your Perspective. Chapter 9: Backgrounds: As Important as the Subject. Chapter 10: Using Light to Tell Your Story. Chapter 11: Adding Interest through Framing and Formatting. Chapter 12: Exploring Other Compositional Ideas. Part IV: Composition in Action. Chapter 13: Showing People in Their Best Light. Chapter 14: In Nature: Landscapes and Wildlife. Chapter 15: Shooting Still-Life Photography. Chapter 16: Capturing (Or Stopping) Motion through Photography. Chapter 17: Artsy Photos: Fine Art, Composite Pictures, and Abstracts. Chapter 18: Improving Composition through Postproduction Editing. Part V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Improve Composition. Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Finding Photographic Inspiration. Chapter 21: Viewing Ten Compositions of One Scene. Index.