Digital Photography Through the Year

by Tom Ang

Overview

Spring, summer, fall, and winter — discover a unique and practical guide to capturing breathtaking photos of each season.

From photographing a dewdrop in spring to a beautiful winter frost, follow your hobby throughout the year with renowned photographer Tom Ang.

This digital photography guide will teach you how to capture each season, month by month. Discover:

   • The latest camera kit and photography equipment. 
   • Tips and tricks for creating striking images inspired by the seasons. 
   • Feature spreads that explain key techniques in a practical and applied way, while illustrated tips suggest alternative approaches.
   • A "back to basics" ethos encourages the use of simple equipment to get desired shots — many photos in the book were made with phone cameras.

Digital Photography Through the Year is an inspiring and practical guide to taking beautiful photos, whatever the season and weather conditions. Author, Tom Ang, explores inventive photography techniques, giving advice and project ideas to inspire you throughout the year. 

This fully updated third edition includes the latest developments in technology, equipment and current trends. Learn all you need to know to take great photographs that convey a sense of time, place and atmosphere. Perfect for beginners and experts alike, you’ll find helpful techniques to help you get the most out of your shots using different photography equipment — from the best digital SLRs down to camera phones.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781465497734
Publisher:	DK
Publication date:	06/02/2020
Edition description:	Reissue
Pages:	360
Sales rank:	1,121,379
Product dimensions:	7.75(w) x 9.25(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Tom Ang is an award-winning photographer, author, and TV broadcaster. He has written many best-selling books for DK, including How to Photograph Absolutely Everything, Digital Photography Masterclass, and Photography: The Definitive Visual History, which was an Amazon Number 1 bestseller in Photography in 2016. He was a university lecturer in photography for 12 years, has exhibited internationally, contributed to numerous photography magazines, and has served as a juror on prestigious international photography competitions.

Table of Contents

Introduction 8

Midwinter 10

Ice formations 14

Outdoor portraits 16

Frosty mornings 18

Party people 20

A walk in the park 22

Indoor abstracts 24

Cozy interiors 26

Pets in snow 28

In the winter garden 30

Indoor child portraits 32

Woodland shadows 34

Exploring technique: Balancing color 36

Late Winter 38

Purple twilight 42

Snowstorms 44

Outdoor still life 46

Winter wildlife 48

Wintry cityscapes 50

Street shadows 52

Snow-laden trees 54

Urban decay 56

City bridges 58

Snowy sunsets 60

City lights 62

Exploring technique: Camera modes 64

Early Spring 66

Down on the farm 70

Modes of transportation 72

Modern architecture 74

Railway stations 76

Architectural details 78

At the animal park 80

Character portraits 82

Industrial landscapes 84

On the move 86

Light trails 88

New growth 90

Exploring technique: Close-up and macro 92

Mid-Spring 94

Rainy days 98

Along the riverbank 100

Splash! 102

Equine portraits 104

Changing skies 106

Birthday parties 108

Flower fields 110

Family days out 112

Exploring textures 114

Seascapes 116

Spring blossom 118

Exploring technique: Depth of field 120

Late Spring 122

Children outdoors 126

Spring dew 128

Working the land 130

Pond life 132

Waterfalls 134

Cats and dogs 136

Lush greenery 138

Baby portraits 140

In the night garden 142

Romantic ruins 144

Wedding day 146

Exploring technique: Basic image adjustments 148

Early Summer 150

Eating al fresco 154

Formal gardens 156

At the carnival 158

Street photography 160

Mountain scenery 162

Bird life 164

Public sculpture 166

Travel portraits 168

Street performers 170

Garden safari 172

People under water 174

Exploring technique: Underwater photography 176

Midsummer 178

Watersports 182

Reflected city 184

People at work 186

On two wheels 188

Flowers in close-up 190

Crop fields 192

Pets in action 194

Camping vacations 196

Pictures from a plane 198

At the poolside 200

Silhouettes 202

Exploring technique: Backlighting and silhouettes 204

Late Summer 206

Fishing harbors 210

Vacation portraits 212

On the beach 214

Garden parties 216

Vacation postcards 218

Modern interiors 220

Dazzling sunlight 222

Music festivals 224

On the tourist trail 226

Barren landscapes 228

Street signs 230

Exploring technique: Using color 232

Early Fall 234

Spirit of place 238

Shafts of light 240

City rivers 242

Lost and abandoned 244

Marathon runners 246

Harvest time 248

Glorious sunsets 250

Farmers market 252

Shades of gray 254

Cafe life 256

Heritage architecture 258

Exploring technique: Picture composition 260

Mid-Fall 262

Colors of fall 266

Fall pets 268

In the forest 270

Playing in leaves 272

Indoor still life 274

Forlorn garden 276

Striking contrasts 278

Fall wildlife 280

In the kitchen 282

Out of season 284

Bonfires 286

Exploring technique: Working in low light 288

Late Fall 290

Festival of light 294

Around the house 296

Outdoor sports 298

Window-lit portraits 300

At the aquarium 302

Streetlights 304

Fallen leaves 306

Wild outdoors 308

Romantic portraits 310

Skeleton trees 312

Silvery moon 314

Exploring technique: Exposure 316

Early Winter 318

Golden sunrise 322

Shops and shoppers 324

Mist and fog 326

Abstract lights 328

Winter sports 330

Winter markets 332

White on white 334

Fun in the snow 336

Dimly lit interiors 338

Fireworks 340

Posed portraits 342

Exploring technique: Using flash 344

Glossary 346

Index 350

Acknowledgments 360