Introduction
Welcome
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Getting the most out of this course
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1. Equipment
Which cameras and when
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Accessories and equipment: What you need and what you don’t
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What to bring along—a sometimes surprising photo shoot take-along list
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A smash course in photography basics
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2. Projects for Practice
Shooting a window-light still life
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Lighting objects directly and with reflection
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Great portraits—all you need is your camera, a friend, and walking shoes
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Photographing in public, without irritating people or breaking laws
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A fresh point of view for your next downtown picture-taking field trip
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Shooting indoors: ISO, aperture, and other considerations
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Big picture: Outdoor photography
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The photo opportunities around you
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Finding themes in your photos
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You can never have enough photographic textures
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3. Project-Based Photography
Ultra-quick photo solutions
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Capturing product shots for your clients
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Shooting natural-looking portraits without a studio
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No release forms needed
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Architectural and large object shots
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Making interior photos look great
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Capturing a feature photo: Landscapes and cityscapes
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Using detail shoots to fill the spaces in page layouts
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Getting it right by doing it wrong
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Adding photographic textures to layouts and illustrations
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4. Post-Production
Picking winners
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Post-production: Making the most of what you’ve shot
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Practicalities of web and print
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5. Marketing Yourself and Expanding Your Skills
Your online portfolio
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Great ways to sharpen and expand your photographic know-how
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