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The perfect book to help anyone 50+ learn digital photography – in full color!
My Digital Photography for Seniors is an exceptionally easy and complete full-color tutorial on digital photography, visual storytelling, and image sharing. No ordinary "beginner's book," it approaches every topic using meaningful examples, step-by-step tasks, large text, close-up screen shots, and a custom full-color interior designed for comfortable reading.
Professional photographer and top-selling author Jason R. Rich covers all you need to know to take great photos with your smartphone or tablet, manage and organize your digital photo library, safely exchange your images with family and friends, tell compelling stories and chronicle your memories with digital images, and share your creations in print and online. Rich helps you:
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"Using Optional Photo Editing and Enhancement Apps"
"Optional Photo Editing Software Options for PCs and Macs"
Glossary
Chapter15
Chapter16
Viewing, Editing, and Enhancing Photos On Your Mobile Device
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Chapter 1 Getting Started with Digital Photography Using Your Mobile Device
Digital Photography Is Both a Skill and an Art Form
Some Digital Photography Basics
Making Photos More Useful with Metadata
Not All Digital Cameras Are Alike
The Main Steps Involved with Digital Photography
An Overview of Picture-Taking
Start Taking Photos
Chapter 2 Taking Amazing Pictures with Your Smartphone or Tablet
Launching the Camera App on Your Mobile Device
Launch the Camera App on iOS
Launch the Camera App on Android
Understanding Popular Camera Features and Functions
Use the Shutter Button to Snap a Photo
Working with Autofocus Sensors
Zoom In on Your Subject
Burst Mode Is Perfect for Capturing Action
Shed Light on Your Subject Using a Flash
Discover How HDR Mode Can Improve Your Shots
Portrait Versus Landscape Mode
The Timer and Time Lapse Options Can Be Useful
Panoramic Shots Are Ideal for Shooting Landscapes
An Image Filter Can Dramatically Alter the Appearance of an Image
Adjusting the Camera App’s Settings Before Taking Pictures
Take Pictures with Your iPhone or iPad
Turn On/Off the iPhone or iPad’s Grid Feature
Using the Camera App with an Android-Based Device
Take Pictures with Your Android Device
Understanding the Settings Menu Options
Understanding the Mode Options
You Have the Skill, Now Perfect the Art Form Aspect of Digital Photography
Chapter 3 Improving Your Photography Skills
Breaking Your Current Picture-Taking Habits
Knowing Your Objectives
Finding Visually Interesting Subjects
Photograph an Inanimate Object
Using the Rule of Thirds as You Frame Your Shots
Use the Rule of Thirds When Framing Your Shots
Paying Attention to Lighting
Choosing a Shooting Angle or Perspective
Taking Advantage of Your Surroundings
Taking More Interesting Portraits and Candid Shots of People
Strategies for Taking Candid Shots of People
Strategies for Taking Posed Portraits
Capturing Action Shots with Ease
Making Your Travel Photos as Memorable as Your Adventures
Keep Taking Photos Throughout Your Travels
Take Photos of Signs Wherever You Go