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From Snapshots to Great Shots: An Interview with Photographer Jeff Revell
From Snapshots to Great Shots: An Interview with Photographer Jeff Revell

Jeff Revell answers our questions about his favorite camera, the most overused photography tool, and what's so great about photowalks.

Understanding How Light Affects Your Photography
Understanding How Light Affects Your Photography

Understanding light is one of the most important skills in photography. In this chapter from Exposure: From Snapshots to Great Shots, 2nd Edition, Jeff Revell discusses the properties of light, types of light, quality of light and direction of light, and how these aspects affect your photograph.

Nikon D610: The Professional Modes
Nikon D610: The Professional Modes

If you really want to take that next step in controlling your photography, it is essential that you understand not only how to control the Nikon D610's professional modes, but why you are controlling them. In this chapter from Nikon D610: From Snapshots to Great Shots, Rob Sylvan explores Program Mode, Shutter Priority Mode, Aperture Priority Mode, and Manual Mode.