Digital Photography In Simple Steps

 

Top Ten Tips

1)     Download and install Picasa

2)     Set the picture quality

3)     Use Scene modes

4)     Use the zoom

5)     Connect your camera to your computer

6)     Make backups of your imported photos

7)     Tag a photo

8)     Crop the image

9)     Upload photos to Google+

10)Order prints online

1. Digital Photography Basics

·         Charge your camera

·         Install your camera’s software

·         Download and install Picasa

·         Insert a memory card

·         Set the capture format

·         Set the picture quality

·         Set the picture size

·         Take your first picture

·         Review the pictures stored in your camera

·         Care for your camera

2. Use Automatic Settings

·         Use autofocus

·         Use face detection

·         Use auto flash

·         Reduce red-eye

·         Use auto exposure

·         Use auto white balance

·         Use Scene modes

·         Use the self-timer

·         Take continuous shots

·         Stabilize the image

3. Use Manual Settings

·         Use the zoom

·         Use manual focus

·         Set the shutter speed

·         Set the aperture size

·         Set the ISO speed

·         Set manual white balance

·         Use color modes

·         Use Panorama mode

4.Get the Best Shot Possible

·         Consider how to focus the shot

·         Consider how to frame the shot

·         Consider the quality of the light

·         Consider the direction of the light

·         Consider your point of view

·         Use the rule of thirds

·         Use dynamic symmetry

·         Tell one story at a time

5. Transfer Your Photos

·         Create a photo folder

·         Set up Picasa to work with your photo folder