Lesson 25: Flash Photography

In this lesson, learn how to use on-camera and external flash units, including studio flash. How flash works, its advantages and limitations are discussed in detail along with tips on how to set your camera to ensure successful flash exposures. Also included is a special section on how to use a flash meter and controlling the quality of light for studio flash photography.

Lesson 24: Depth-of-Field and the Preview Button

In this lesson, learn how the aperture setting (f-stop) affects the depth-of-field in a scene and how you can use the depth of field preview button to see exactly what will be in focus in a shot.

Lesson 23: Problems and Solutions

In this lesson, learn how to deal with problems that may arise while photographing certain challenging situations. Join the host as he describes his shooting process during a recent trip to New York City. Topics covered include how to remove reflections in glass and successfully shoot low light scenes without a tripod.

Lesson 22: Setting Exposure Using the Mode Dial

In this lesson, learn how to use the mode dial on your digital SLR to make exposure settings in the manual, shutter priority and aperture priority modes. How to adjust shutter speeds and f-stops automatically and manually while viewing the exposure meter readout directly through the viewfinder is explained in crisp visual detail.

Lesson 21: Basic Tips and Settings For Digital Cameras

In this lesson, some basic digital camera tips and suggestions are presented in a new experimental video camera format. Among the topics covered are choosing the correct image quality, size and ISO settings, memory card formatting and switching over to manual focusing.

Lesson 20: Alternative Processes Series 2: Cyanotypes

This lesson is the second of a series exploring alternative process photography. In this lesson, learn how to create a Cyanotype using a digital negative. Step by step instructions are included with samples and illustrations.

Lesson 19: Macro Photography

In this lesson, learn how to shoot compelling close-up shots using a macro lens. Tips on composition, lighting and controlling depth of field are discussed in detail.

Lesson 18: Review Quiz!

How much do you really know about basic photography? This lesson consists of a simple quiz covering basic material from past lessons on exposure, camera settings and functions, depth of field, etc. See if you can score an "A!"

Lesson 17: White Balance and Color Correction

In this lesson, learn what white balance is and how to effectively use this function on your digital camera. Also learn how to use the photo filter function in Photoshop to eliminate and correct color casts created by various light sources.

Lesson 16: Alternative Processes Series 1: Image Transfers

This lesson is the first of a series exploring alternative process photography. In this lesson, learn how to create Polaroid Image Transfers. Step by step instructions are included with samples and illustrations.