In this chapter we'll explore some of the overall concepts related to a thoughtful approach to photography.
Introduction
In this lesson we'll go over the equipment that will be used to capture the photographs in this video workshop. This process will help you gain a better understanding of some of the tools you may want to consider in your own photography.
In digital photography you use a variety of tools before, during, and after the photograph is captured. In this lesson we'll discuss how to strike a balance between the work you do to capture an image and the work done after the capture.
In this lesson I'll focus my lens on a fern in a forest, dealing with the relatively low light levels and slight breezes while photographing this subject.
In this lesson I'll be photographing my still life composition at the farmer's market, and discussing some of the possible ways to interpret the scene.
In this lesson we'll take a look at the process of downloading images from digital media cards to the computer, reviewing the various options available to maximize the efficiency and organization of the process.
In this chapter the subject of photography will be commuter bicycles, and we'll focus our attention on trying to come up with an interesting photo of a common subject.
Commuter Bicycles
In this lesson I'll talk about why I have an interest in photographing bicycles, and how I'll attempt to capture unique photos of this subject.
In this lesson we'll add some creative touches to the photograph of a bicycle, helping the image to convey the mood that was perceived during the process of photographing the bicycles.
In this chapter we'll explore the photography of a mountain stream, focusing most of our attention on the dynamic nature of this subject.
Mountain Stream
This lesson will involve an exploration of how I might approach photographing the moving water of a mountain stream, with an emphasis on finding the right place to photograph from.
In this lesson I'll explore my thoughts about my lens selection and camera settings as these choices relate to the photographic interpretation of a moving stream.
In this lesson we'll sort through the various images captured of the mountain stream in order to find the photograph that is most deserving of some additional attention.
Having found a good vantage point from which to photograph a castle, this lesson will address the lens choice and camera settings that will be put to use to capture the image.
This lesson will focus on the photography of an imposing castle, with an emphasis on capturing an image that will provide some creative options after the capture.
In this lesson we'll add some dramatic adjustments to creatively transform the image of an imposing castle to make it appear much more dark and brooding.
After considering the approach to photographing the sunflowers, in this lesson we'll evaluate the lens choice and camera settings that will help accomplish the intended photo.
This chapter will focus on a hilly countryside, creating a panoramic image of the setting.
Countryside Panorama
In this lesson we'll address the concept behind a panoramic landscape photograph, and consider the specific approach to be used for the hilly countryside to be photographed.
This lesson will address some of the unique issues related to photographing a composite panorama, as decisions are made about equipment and camera settings.
In this lesson we'll review the various captures for the composite panorama, and identify the set of images that represent the best option for the final result.