Mastering the Basics of Photography

A non-technical handbook for the serious beginning photographer. It features detailed advice and illustrations demonstrating how to control the creative essentials to achieve desired effects and overcome problems in the field. Camera function basics are explained, with coverage of equipment, film, light, lens apertures, shutter speeds, exposure and metering, focusing, and more. "Approaches to the Art" sections explore composition, popular subjects, and refinement of the photographer's eye for light and contrast. Sample assignments give fledgling photographers a chance to soar with practice shoots that sharpen the sense of composition and lead to finding the photographer's own "look". Discussions of printing, storing, showing work, and trouble-shooting are also included.