Through a series of easy-to-follow lessons, The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/D450 Companion gives you a complete class on digital photography, tailored specifically for people who use this camera. This is not a typical camera guide: rather than just showing you what all the buttons do, this unique book teaches you how to use various Digital Rebel features to make great photographs.With The Canon Digital Rebel XSi Companion in your camera bag, you have the perfect field reference for taking stunning pictures of any occasion or place, any time. You get valuable creative tips and technical advice for capturing professional-looking images of people, landscapes, action shots, close-ups, night shots, and more.
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There are plenty of photography books, but only this companion guide teaches you how to take high-quality digital photos using the Photographing a wedding is something that is achievable by an amateur photographer. I am often asked this from potential wedding photographers who doubt their own ability and lack experience. I'm not saying it is easy to photograph a wedding successfully, that would not be right! You will find that the majority of wedding photographers never had formal training as wedding photographers. Yes they would be good with photographic techniques and the basics of exposure and lighting. They would also be very highly conversant with the procedures to follow on the wedding day. When I started over 25 years ago I was no different to many aspirational photographers. I was good and I knew it, but not initially at wedding photography. It took me many months of research and practice with friends to even pluck up the courage to ask to work with a professional (for no pay of course!) Working with him I learned a lot about the importance of lighting and exposure. I learned the methods of mixing flash and ambient light to give good results. I learned the art of posing. You can do this too by studying other photographers' websites. You need to know about the relationships between shutter speed aperture, depth of field and sharpness. You also need to understand what we used to call 'film speed', more commonly now just referred to as ISO. Would you be certain of when you must use a tripod and when you can get away with handheld? This is another question I'm often asked, so make sure you understand the pros and cons of both. Would you know when and how to use fill flash? Again a key requirement for the budding wedding photographer. What about lenses, do you know the best ones to use? Go do some research before going any further. In fact not until you can master all of the points above should you consider advertising your services. However, even having acquired all of this technical knowledge, you do need to practice this before setting out to work for yourself. Ask some friends who still have their wedding attire to pose for you. When you feel you are ready to launch yourself on the public, you need to make sure you are completely honest with your first customer. This, for many photographers, is often a friend or relative. If anything you need to under promise and over deliver! So in conclusion, is photographing a wedding for amateurs? Yes is the answer, but only those who have raised their standards, and are confident with their technique and people handling skills. Do you want to learn more about how I do it? I have written a comprehensive guide on wedding and group photography. Visit my site for more information Wedding and Group Photography Guide Bobby is a photographer and author. He has been commissioned to shoot thousands of events, including weddings.
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