Chapter 1: Understanding Digital Photography.Why Go Digital?
Discover Digital Cameras.
From Start to Finish: The Digital Workflow.
Chapter 2: What You Need to Get Started.
Choose a Digital Camera.
Consider Digital Camera Accessories.
Build a Digital Darkroom.
Choose a Photo Printer.
Chapter 3: Understanding Light.
Learn About the Color of Light.
Measure and Correct Light for Color.
Photograph in Varied Lighting.
Use a Flash.
Chapter 4: Controlling Exposure and Focal Length.
Learn About ISO.
Learn About Aperture.
Control Depth of Field.
Understanding Shutter Speed.
Discover Exposure Modes.
Learn About Focal Length.
Use a Wide-Angle Lens.
Use a Telephoto Lens.
Use a Zoom Lens.
Learn About Digital Camera Lenses.
Chapter 5: Learning About Focus.
Understanding Focus Systems.
Focus on a Still Subject.
Use Focus Modes.
Discover Focus Techniques.
Chapter 6: Composing Pictures Like a Pro.
Visualize Composition.
Consider Design Principles.
Discover Rules of Composition.
Learn to Control Composition.
Chapter 7: Putting It All Together.
Experiment with Depth of Field.
Mix and Match Settings.
Change Shutter Speed for Effect.
Focus Selectively.
Compose Creatively.
Explore Different Lighting Options.
Try Creative Techniques.
Chapter 8: Taking Your First Digital Photo.
Set Up a Digital Camera.
Take Test Pictures.
Troubleshoot Problems.
Transfer Pictures to Your Computer.
Evaluate Your Photos.
Fine-Tune Camera Settings.
Chapter 9: Avoiding Digital Photography Pitfalls.
Avoid Taking Unfixable Pictures.
What Is a Histogram?
Use a Histogram as You Take Pictures.
Compensate for Shutter Lag.
Avoid Blowouts.
Keep Your Camera Steady.
Avoid Undesirable Color Casts.
Never Use Digital Zoom.
Reduce Digital Noise.
Avoid In-Camera Adjustments.
Become Comfortable with Your Digital Camera’s Settings.
Chapter 10: Capturing Unique Photo Opportunities.
Photograph Products to Sell on eBay.
Take Great Close-Up Photos.
Take Photos at Night without a Flash.
Capture Firework Displays.
Chapter 11: Organizing Photos in Photoshop Elements.
Why Use Image Editing Programs?
What Is a Digital Editing Workflow?
The Welcome Screen Choices in Photoshop Elements.
Understanding the Organizer Workspace.
Understanding Metadata in Your Photos.
What Are Raw Digital Photos?
Create a New Catalog and Import Photos.
Review, Compare, and Sort Your Photos.
Organize with Tags.
Organize with Collections.
Chapter 12: Fixing Photos.
Why Calibrate and Profile Your Monitor?
Calibrate and Profile with Adobe Gamma.
Open the Photoshop Elements Quick Fix Workspace.
Get Familiar with the Quick Fix Workspace.
Open a Photo to Fix.
Open a Raw Photo File.
Zoom In and Out .
Move Around the Image.
Rotate an Image.
Select a Comparative View.
Improve Composition by Cropping.
Use the Quick Fix Auto Buttons.
Try an Auto Fix for a Quick Improvement.
Remove Red Eye with One Click.
Undo Changes.
Convert a Color Photo to Black and White.
Add a Colored Filter Effect to Any Photo.
Chapter 13: Enhancing Photos.
What Are Layers and Why Use Them?
Find Your Way Around the Layers Palette.
Straighten a Crooked Photo.
Add a Quick Colored Matte.
Make a Creative Crop.
Select an Area of a Photo.
Whiten Teeth Digitally.
What Are Photoshop Elements Filters?
Duplicate the Background Layer.
Reduce Digital Noise.
Use Special Effect Lighting.
Liquify a Photo for Effect.
Add Motion Blur.
Colorize a Black-and-White Photo.
Create a Sepia-Toned Photo.
Understanding Styles and Effects.
Customize the Palette View.
Add a Quick Vignette.
Add Digital Photo Corners.
Turn a Photo into a Drawing.
Frame a Photo with a Background Layer.
Remove Blemishes with One Click.
Fix Skin Tone.
Chapter 14: Getting Creative with Photoshop Elements.
Create a Digital Photo Collage.
What Is the Filter Gallery?
Adjust a Photo Before Applying Filters for Artistic Effects.
Convert a Photo into a Sketch.
Convert a Photo into a Painting.
Finish a Painting with an Artistic Border.
Understanding a Type Layer.
Add and Edit Text.
Move and Resize Type to Fit.
Add Text and Match the Color to the Photo.
Rotate Text.
Warp Text.
Stylize Text.
Simplify a Type Layer.
Put Text into Perspective.
Make a Photo-Filled Text Title.
Create a Digital Panorama.
Chapter 15: Printing Photos and Other Projects.
Archive Your Photos to CD or DVD Media.
Print a Contact Sheet .
Understanding Resolution.
Digital Photo Printing Options.
Get the Best Prints.
Choose a Photo Printer.
Match Prints to Monitor Display.
Optimize Printer Settings and Print a Photo.
Print One Photo as a Traditional Picture Package.
Print a Package with Multiple Photos.
Create a Greeting Card.
Print to an Online Photo Service.
Chapter 16: Sharing Photos Electronically.
Add a Personal Copyright to Protect a Photo.
Save a JPEG for the Web.
Save a GIF for the Web.
Preview an Image in a Browser.
Create a Web Photo Gallery.
Send an Image with E-mail.
Export Images.