Photo Guide: Starting Point

  

Introduction
What is photography?
The history of photography
What this site will do for you

Light: The most important element
Why light is important to a photograph
The many types of light
Controlling light in your pictures

The camera
The basic function
Types of cameras
Choosing the right camera

Putting the image together: the Lens
How the lens bends light: a tutorial
A brief introduction to apertures
The variety of lenses
Choosing a lens

Exposure: a film tutorial
How film records an image
Understanding film speed
Print vs. Slide film
Film recommendations	

Taking Pictures
Depth-of-field
Apertures and shutter speeds
Composition and experimentation: the basics
Metering: when you can't guess
The many types of picture-taking
Photography with a point-and-shoot
		
Accessories
Tripods: for when you can't stay still
Lens filters

Post-processing: after development
Scanning photos
The digital darkroom
Photo and equipment storage