Ten Photo Assignments

There is no better way to learn than by doing. While theories, histories, best practices, and sciences provide for a thorough knowledge of any subject, at some point you have to apply that information to truly garner knowledge. This book provides real-world assignments that guide the novice to intermediate photographer to a true understanding and mastery of the craft. Each assignment includes a list of goals, detailed instructions, illustrations, and examples. Individual assignments build on one another, allowing your mastery to grow as you progress through the book. Learn about the capabilities and limitations of your equipment, the proper ways to expose a scene in camera, and much more. Chapters include: Equipment - Evaluating your camera's settings and lens choices Color - Understanding white balance settings Exposure - Understanding exposure settings and metering Composing - Creating the image you envision Light - Finding available light and using additional lighting sources Become a better digital photographer one assignment at a time.