Digital photography just the steps for dummies - Barbara Obermeier

Step by step to shooting, sprucing up and sharing great photos Get That Group Shot Find the best location and try props or natural elements such as trees to arrange people. Try a variety of poses. Have some sit and others stand. Stagger people in front and behind. Having people get close, tilting their heads toward each other, and even touching one another often makes the shot more intimate and engaging. For really large groups, moving higher and shooting down on them enables more people to squeeze into the frame. When a group is engaged in an activity, bring elements of it into the shot to add context. Use humor to get people to smile naturally. It's the next best thing to spontaneity. Get ready to: Choose the right camera Light your subject Capture portraits and landscapes Download and organize your images Fix skin tones and color casts Create an online photo gallery