Outdoor Photography The Complete Manual

Grab your camera and head outside. What’s stopping you from enjoying photography in the great outdoors? Whether it’s just in your back garden, or out in the rugged countryside, this essential guide has all the hints, tips and project guides you need to free up your creativity and get more out of your outdoor photography. From the most intimate macro shots, to great landscapes, it’s all here. Within the pages of this guide our team of professional photographers will take you through our comprehensive guide to becoming a far better outdoor photographer. 100% unofficial.

The Complete Outdoor Photography Manual

OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY HINTS & TIPS • Some handy quick reference tips to start you off

OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY HINTS & TIPS

GETTING STARTED • Some essentials to start shooting outdoors

Choosing the right camera • Which one is right for you to take outdoors on your next adventure?

Your next camera? • Some interesting cameras to consider

Choosing the right lens • Make sure your next lens is right for the job

Tripod tips • The best way to avoid camera shake spoiling your shots

Digital storage • Your precious holiday photos in safe hands

USING YOUR CAMERA • Learn how to get the most out of your camera

How image compression works • How you can squeeze that big panorama into such a small file

The right mode for the right conditions • If you’re trying to capture fast action on the football field or a sweeping panorama, there’s a mode for that

Staying focused • Don’t miss out on a good photo due to incorrect focusing

How shutter speed affects your photos • Some simple tips that keep your photos sharp

Changing your view with focal length • Focal length is another great compositional and creative tool to use in your outdoor photography

Understanding how aperture works • Aperture can control how much of your picture is sharp and how much is out of focus

Controlling the light • Accurate exposure in challenging outdoor lighting conditions is the key to good photos

Keep an eye on white balance • Outdoor colour balance can sometimes be a challenge

Landscapes and hyperfocal distance • How to make your outdoor shots as sharp as they can be

The rules of composition • Make a good picture great with some simple tips

OUTDOOR PROJECTS • Learn creative techniques and enjoy being outside

Action cameras and the great outdoors • Going places where DSLRs fear to tread

The GoPro action camera • Taking it outside with action cameras

Having fun shooting on land • This is where the action cam is right at home

Explore the deep with your GoPro • We dip our toe into water-based action

Aerial action • Get your GoPro airborne for a unique view of the world

Outdoor macro photography • Some top tips for shooting macro outdoors

Macro photography tips

Capturing star trails • Our essential guide to star trail photography

In-car long exposure • A different take on traffic trail long exposure images

Pets and animal photography • Time to get our furry friends ready for their close-up

The ‘magic cloth’ technique • With some practice you may find there is no need for a camera bag full of ND grad filters

Daytime long exposure photography • Give your daytime shots a long exposure twist

Selective focus • Where blur is beautiful

Off-camera flash • Set your flash and your creative vision free

Changing your point of view • It’s time to change your perspective on things

A matter of focus • A practical guide to using focusing methods on your camera

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