Digital Photography Class

Information and resources for digital cameras,
photography techniques and photo editing

by Judy Howle


Here you'll find many helpful resources: how to buy and use a digital camera, edit your photos to improve tone and color, fix problems, crop and save them in the size you want and use them creatively in print projects and slide shows.

The first section below contains pages that I created with helpful information on how to choose a digital camera or SLR to suit your needs and resources for editing and retouching photos with Photoshop and Elements and other useful info. Please help support my site by visiting my Camera Store if you need a new camera or accessories.

Judy's Resource Pages

Great Books on Digital Photography

Photography Resources

Photography Tips, Techniques, Tutorials
Taking Great Pictures good how-to tips from Kodak
Learn How to Take Photographs
Covers all types of photography and photo editing - photo.net
Photography Tips/Techniques
Take Graeat Photos Tips, techniques, camera news and reviews, etc.
Rule of Thirds
When to BREAK THE RULES!
Excellent Exposure tutorial pdf light, shutter speed, aperture explained
Photo Composition web site lots of articles!
Chuck Gardner's Photo Class Very good!
Chuck Gardner's tutorial on how to shoot portraits/groups
How to shoot in sunlight
Many good articles from Megapixel.net on exposure, white balance, ISO, using a histogram, etc
Article on Exposure Lock from Digital Focus
Understanding Histograms
Understanding White Balance
Understanding Sharpness

For Digital SLR owners (see also some of the above)
Buying a Digital SLR Considerations, tips and recommendations!
Understanding Lenses and Focal Lengths
for DSLR owners
More on Understanding Types of Lenses
by Phillip Greenspun
DSLR Lenses Reviews and info
Understanding Aperture, Shutter Speed, Depth of Field and ISO Illustrated with charts!
Choose Aperture and Shutter Speed Practice! Try it! Good way to learn
Canon Digital Rebel XTi Learning Center
Canon EOS Digital Center
Macro Photography with Canon Lenses
Using Canon Image Stabilizer lenses
Canon Digital SLR Photography - nice course for beginners!
Canon Canada Digital Photo Centre Tips and techniques for photography and photo editing
Intro to Digital SLR cameras (uses a Canon 20D as a model)

SLR Gear Lens tests and reviews and other gear such as tripod heads, etc.

Bargains in DSLRs A quick synopsis of the budget DSLRs
Understanding Digital SLR Lens Specs great for beginners to understand lens terminology

Miscellaneous
How to Use a Monopod
Photo Backup Tips and Tricks

FREE Image Viewers
Picasa image viewer and organizer, free from Google! Lots of features.
FastStone Image Viewer A nice one for DSLR users too for raw images

Photo Editing - Photoshop Elements 5


My consumer-priced photo editor of choice for digital photographers is Adobe Photoshop Elements 5. It's what I teach and recommend. Find out about Elements 5 features and requirements and purchase Elements 5 here. I have many Elements tutorials listed also.

The Best Books on Photoshop Elements 5

Adobe and Photo-editing Resources

Adobe Photoshop How-To Resources (many work with Elements too)
Adobe Photoshop Elements How-To Resources
About Graphics Software resources, tutorials, & tips for photo editing and graphics software
Free and commercial 3rd party plugins for Photoshop and Elements
Photoshop Elements 5 Top-rated, easy to use image editor
List of free photo editing software and plugins

FxFoto FREE - import, organize, enhance images, slide shows, etc.
StudioLine Photo Basic Photo Editor FREE

Judy's Web Sites

Southern Exposures Photography by Judy Howle - Columbus MS
My Newest Photos Birds, Wildlife, Flowers, etc.
Heritage Photos Photo retouching, restoration. and slide shows

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Services

  • Tutoring in your home for using your computer, digital cameras and photo editing with Elements or Photoshop
  • Teach digital photography and photo editing classes at Rosenzweig Arts Center (RAC)
  • Photography
  • Photo retouching and restoration

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