The Busy Girl's Guide to Digital Photography

Lorna Yabsley has worked at the high end' of the photographic industry for over 25 years with her unique style being widely emulated. Coming into the business at an early age from an arts background, she learnt her craft working alongside some of Britain's leading photographers. She then became the founder and principal photographer at Bangwallop, making her the go-to source in contemporary photography. http://www.bangwallop.co.uk

Introduction




Section 1 Understanding your camera


This section is a guide to understanding the different types of cameras
and lenses, modes and functions. Learn how to use the camera and lenses –
'getting off auto' using A 'aperture priority' and S 'shutter priority'
and M 'manual' taking full control of exposure. Understanding ISO and
how to use the meter.



TOP TIPS
Providing more detailed explanations on the more technical aspects of each subject.




Cameras – smart phone, compact, bridge, micro system, DSLR, medium & large format


Lenses – prime, macro, wide angle, zoom, telephoto


Exposure – controlling ISO, aperture, shutter & using your meter


Composition – basic composition guides, recording an image, file types and image quality:


Selecting metering modes


Selecting focus mode


Evaluating exposure and using a histogram





Section 2 Composition and approach by subject


The principals of composition. How to tune in and 'ways of seeing'.
Aspect ratio and the nonsense of 10x8”. Using your gear to best effect.
Pushing boundaries and breaking rules.





Subjects


The subject chapters are full of great images with explanations on how
the images were achieved from a composition perspective and tips on how
to approach each subject matter.


people – babies, children, teens and families


events – weddings, parties, celebrations


animals & wildlife – landscape & nature


travel


product & still life




Section 3 Understanding post production


A step-by-step, basic guide


Photo software explained


What you do and don’t need to know


An introduction to lightroom





File types – jpeg, raw, tiff advantages of shooting RAW files and introduction to RAW processing



Workflow – downloading & backing up, cataloguing your images and understanding meta-data



Basic post production – digital manipulation, print/sharing basic editing, cropping, colour correction and retouching.

Print & sharing – exporting for print and email.





Section 4 Turning pro and profitable – busy girl case studies

 Lemon Zebra – Two mums who have specialise in a school
photography business.



Rona Wheeldon – photography for flower arranging business.



Lola Rose – Creative wedding photographer.