Digital Photography provides a practical introduction to the art and techniques of digital photography, guiding learners from camera fundamentals to advanced creative applications. The text explores essential topics such as camera settings, composition, lighting, portraiture, landscapes, action, macro, architecture, and night photography, while introducing creative techniques including black-and-white imaging, HDR, bokeh, zoom burst, and light painting. Through hands-on projects and a culminating portfolio assignment, students develop both the technical skills and artistic vision needed to capture compelling images and express their creativity through digital photography.
Chapter A: Welcome to the World of Digital Photography!
Chapter B: Camera Settings & Composing Shots
Chapter C: Things You Like & Rule of Thirds
Chapter D: Still Life & Food Photography
Chapter E: Angles, Lines, Textures, Patterns & Leading Lines
Chapter F: Black & White/One Color/Sepia Tone
Chapter G: Portrait & Candid Photography
Chapter H: Macro Photography
Chapter I: Photography of You
Chapter J: Rural and Urban Landscape Photography
Chapter K: Action Photography
Chapter L: Architecture and Reflections Photography
Chapter M: Night/Long Exposure/Light Painting Photography
Chapter N: Bokeh/Zoom Burst/HDR Photography
Chapter O: Channel the Photographer & Final Project
KEVIN
AMENTA
Kevin Amenta, M.S., is the Graphic Design Program Coordinator at Three Rivers Community College. He holds a Master of Science in Interactive Communications from Quinnipiac University and a Bachelor of Science in Communication and Media Studies from Hofstra University.