Outdoor Photography The Complete Manual

Grab your camera and head outside. What’s stopping you from enjoying photography in the great outdoors? Whether it’s just in your back garden, or out in the rugged countryside, this essential guide has all the hints, tips and project guides you need to free up your creativity and get more out of your outdoor photography. From the most intimate macro shots, to great landscapes, it’s all here. Within the pages of this guide our team of professional photographers will take you through our comprehensive guide to becoming a far better outdoor photographer. 100% unofficial.

Outdoor PHOTOGRAPHY COMPLETE MANUAL

GETTING STARTED • Some essentials to start shooting outdoors

Choosing the right camera • Which one is right for you to take outdoors on your next adventure?

Choose the right lens • Make sure your next lens is right for the job

Avoid the shakes with a tripod • The best way to avoid camera shake spoiling your shots

Filters and filter systems • Some must-have filters for creative photography

Digital storage • Your precious photos in safe hands

MASTER THE CAMERA TECHNIQUES • Learn how to get the most out of your camera and equipment

Basic rules of composition • Make a good picture great with some simple tips

Choosing the correct shooting mode • Choosing the best camera setting for capturing your subject

Shoot in Jpeg or Raw? • Our thoughts on the great image format debate

Understanding how aperture works • Aperture can control how much of your picture is sharp and how much is out of focus

How shutter speed affects your photos • Some simple tips that keep your photos sharp

Controlling exposure • Accurate exposure in challenging outdoor lighting conditions is the key to good photos

Changing your view with focal length • Focal length is another great compositional and creative tool to use in your outdoor photography

Staying focused • Don’t miss out on a good photo due to incorrect focusing

Landscapes and hyperfocal distance • How to make your outdoor shots as sharp as they can be

Mastering exterior lighting conditions • Be the master of good exposure with our handy guide

Keep an eye on white balance • Outdoor colour balance can sometimes be a challenge

Master your external flash • Some useful info about getting more creative with your lighting

Using off-camera flash • Set your flash and your creative vision free

Bailey the dog gets his close-up • We wanted to show a basic before and after setup using a sync cord and one flash connected to my camera to show the beginning of possibilities that off-camera flash can give you.

OUTDOOR PROJECTS • Learn creative photographic techniques and enjoy being outside

Coastal and seaside landscapes • A very popular and dramatic subject

Majestic natural landscapes • Capture the great outdoors in all its rugged beauty

Urban landscapes • See the city in a new light

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