Digital Photography - Basic and Advanced dSLR
    http://edu-observatory.org/olli/DP2/Week3.html



  COMPOSITION
  
    The camera should not get in the way of composing/framing images.
    Most cameras have the capability to "lock" exposure and auto focus
    functions. Some customizing allows the decoupling of these to lock
    functions. Check the camera manual about the use and programming of
    those features. It is important that the camera does what you want
    and not you having to live with doing what the camera wants. The
    camera should not get in your way!
       
  Photography Composition Articles
    http://photoinf.com/
       
  Photography Composition - An Introduction
    http://knol.google.com/k/yanik-chauvin/photography-composition-an-introduction/2rcdarvscszjb/2#
    
  Guidelines for Better Photographic Composition
    http://photoinf.com/General/KODAK/guidelines_for_better_photographic_composition.html

   
    
  Guidelines for Better Photographic Composition: Rule of Thirds
    http://photoinf.com/General/KODAK/guidelines_for_better_photographic_composition_rule_of_thirds.html

  Composition: Getting Beyond the Snapshot
    http://photo.net/learn/nature/ghopkins/comp1/


  LIGHTING
  
  LIGHT - a detailed tutorial (in four parts)
    http://www.itchy-animation.co.uk/tutorials/light01.htm
  
  Advanced Lighting Tutorial
    http://www.warpedspace.org/lightingT/part1.htm

  From the book "Lighting & Rendering"
    http://www.3drender.com/light/3point.html

    
  HOW TO SET WHITE BALANCE  
    http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/whitebalance.htm    

  
  PHOTO ASSIGNMENTS 
  
    Photograph a subject of your choice using one primary light source
    such as the sun, a lamp or a window. The contrast of your image can
    be reduced using "fill" light into the shadow areas. Try reflecting
    light with white poster board, a piece of cardboard covered with
    aluminum foil or a mirror.

    Make several images of another person (or subject) outside in the
    sunlight. Try the sun behind, to the side and in from of your
    subject. Pay attention to the background. Is your background in
    sharp focus? Does the background contribute to or compete with your
    subject? Assume your "editor" wants your image for the cover of
    "Facets for women", published by The Tribune. Which of your images
    would you use?    

    Assume you are asked to make a collection of photographs depicting
    your community as an inviting, aesthetically pleasing, vibrant place
    to live and raise a family. What would you photograph? What places?
    What kind(s) of lighting? Such a task is likely much larger in scope
    than makes sense for a one-week assignment.

    Assume you are asked to make a collection of photographs depicting
    problems, sprawl, decay, clutter of your community. Such images
    might serve to assist long range planners and local citizens to make
    a community better, more inviting and healthier. What would you
    photograph? What places? How would you make the images gloomier and
    have a strong impact on the viewer? Such a task is likely much
    larger in scope than makes sense for a one-week assignment.
  
    Please share your images with your classmates and me on the web. 
    You can comment on each others photos. Remember, here's how:

      1. Goto http://picasaweb.google.com/olli.dp2 
      2. Click on your name
      3. Click on "Sign In" 
      4. Sign in as olli.dp2@gmail.com and use the password ____________

    Now you can click on "Add photos" to upload your best images from 
    your computer.  
      

  Articles by Ken Rockwell
    http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech.htm
    
  Photography Tutorials 
    http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials.htm
    http://www.geofflawrence.com/photography_tutorials.htm

  Exposure Compensation
    http://www.cs.mtu.edu/~shene/DigiCam/User-Guide/995/EXPOSURE/EV-compensation.html

  Basic Photography: A Set of Exercises
    http://teeksaphoto.org/Writing/BasicPhotoExercises.html

  An Excellent source of Photographic Books
    http://www.photoeye.com/

  The Digital Photography Book 
  By Scott Kelby 
    http://books.google.com/books?id=CsETHgAACAAJ&dq=%22the+digital+photography+book%22
    http://books.google.com/books?id=IKauGQAACAAJ&dq=%22the+digital+photography+book%22+filetype:pdf
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/032147404X

    This book truly has a brilliant premise, and here's how Scott describes
    it: "If you and I were out on a shoot, and you asked me, 'When I use my
    flash, the background behind the person I'm shooting turns black. How do
    I fix that?' I wouldn't give you a lecture on flash ratios, or start a
    discussion on flash synchronization and rear curtain sync. I'd just say
    "Lower your shutter speed to 1/60 of a second. That should do it" Well,
    that's what this book is all about: you and I out shooting where I
    answer questions, give you advice, and share the secrets I've learned
    just like I would with a friend--without all the technical explanations
    and techie photo speak." 


  


         
    
     
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