"Everywhere I go, I analyze light. A source of light, and how it is used to the photographer's advantage, can make the difference between a mediocre image and a stunning capture."
From: Heather Hummel - Master Low Light Photography: Create Beautiful Images from Twilight to Dusk
You might be like most people who bought an expensive camera but have no idea what all of those buttons do. The camera's Program mode is your go to...as long as when you press the shutter release, a photo shows up on the preview display and is recognizable. Not too dark? Not too light? Perfect!
Yet, somewhere along the line you start looking at your DSLR camera as more than just an object. You wonder how good your photos could be, if only you truly understood how your DSLR worked. Which ISO should you use? What does f/stop mean? Shutter speed? These concepts can mess with your mind, which is why most people stick to Program mode and hope for the best.
Based on her free online photography course, 7 Steps to Stunning Images: A Guide to Mastering Your DSLR Camera by Heather Hummel, land and seascape photographer, demystifies your DSLR camera and delves into the following steps/topics.
Step 1: Shedding Light on Light Sources
Step 2: Conquer ISO Settings
Step 3: Understanding Aperture/Depth of Field
Step 4: Choosing a Shutter Speed
Step 5: Composition
Step 6: Tripods
Step 7: Filters
Heather Hummel Photography Spreads Pixel Dust on Land and Seascapes. Her photography has been on exhibit at Agora Gallery in the Chelsea District of New York City, C'ville Coffee in Charlottesville, VA and Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, CO. Additionally, she licenses her photos through ImageBrief.
