Digital camera tricks and special effects 101 - Michelle Perkins

Michelle Perkins explores ways of producing interesting - even surprising - photographic effects. Beginning with techniques for digital cameras, she shows readers how to use incorrect' exposures to produce some striking images and how poor focus can be consciously applied for dramatic results. Also covered are tips for photographing reflections for pleasingly distorted or abstract images, presenting extreme close-up views of subjects and more. Perkins then moves on to demonstrate how to use basic digital imaging software to take images to the next levels.'