The Joy of Photography, Volume 1, is a free 145-page photography eBook that brings together practical tips on exposure, composition, creative choices, and enjoying time with your camera.
I’ve gathered these notes and lessons along the way as a photographer. You can read the book from beginning to end or turn to a subject you’d like to try. My hope is that it gives you a few useful ideas and a reason to get out and make photographs.
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Inside The Joy of Photography, Volume 1
- Aperture, exposure, and ISO, with ideas for working in different light
- Composition choices that add depth and interest to a photograph
- Travel and vacation photography, including ways to approach people and places respectfully
- Finding a photographic style that feels like your own
- Eight practical tips for photographing animals at the zoo
- The history of digital photography, the diorama effect, and backup habits
This free photography eBook is a collection of things to consider and experiment with. Use what helps you, come back to the rest when you’re ready, and leave room for your own discoveries.
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