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INTRODUCTION

Photography has never been more popular, yet cameras have never been

more complicated. Over the next 176 pages, this book will gently guide you
through the important concepts necessary to build on your experience

and technical grounding to take your photography to a more advanced

level. To help you digest this new knowledge, you will also be reminded of
the basics along the way. This guide covers a range of comprehensive

topics, from experimenting with exposure, depth of field, lenses, and flash,
to how to enhance your images using digital editing software. It will also

teach you new skills to practise, such as how to freeze or blur movement,

use a variety of filters effectively, and create brilliant images using multiple
and long exposures. However, reading this book is only half the story; you

will also need to put your newfound knowledge to practical use. The
simplest way to embrace new skills is to shoot regularly, so that using your

camera becomes second nature to you. The key is not to get stuck in a

creative rut. Experiment, and don’t be afraid to fail occasionally—it’s
important to. Have fun, and enjoy your photographic journey.

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