Digital Photography Class

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

by Judy Howle

About Me My Photo Gear My Bookstore My Camera Store

The first section below contains links to pages that I created with useful information on how to choose a digital camera or SLR to suit your needs and resources for processing your photos with Photoshop, Elements and Lightroom and other helpful information. Please help support my site by visiting my Camera Store and Bookstore if you need a new camera or other photo gear and photography and Photoshop Elements books!

Judy's Resource Pages

Great Books on Digital Photography


See my Complete List of recommended books on Digital Photography, Photoshop and Elements

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 Great 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
Understanding Aperture, Shutter Speed, Depth of Field and ISO Illustrated with charts!
Choose Aperture and Shutter Speed! Try it! Good way to learn how they interact
Canon EOS Digital Learning Center
Macro Photography with Canon Lenses
Using Canon Image Stabilizer lenses
Canon Digital SLR Photography from Canon- nice course for beginners!
Canon Canada Digital Photo Centre Tips and techniques for photography and photo editing

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

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
FastStone Image Viewer A nice FREE viewer - works with Raw images too
XnView Image Viewer Another full-featured free viewer that also works with Raw images

Photo Editing - Photoshop Elements 7


The consumer-priced photo editor of choice for digital photographers is Adobe Photoshop Elements 7. It's what I teach and recommend. Find out about Elements 7 features and requirements and purchase Elements 7 here. I have many Elements tutorials listed also.

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
Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 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. custom slide shows and other services

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Services

  • Tutoring in your home for basic computer skills, digital cameras and photo editing with Photoshop Elements, Photoshop, and Lightroom
  • Teaching digital photography and photo editing classes at Rosenzweig Arts Center (RAC) and Mississippi University for Women (MUW)
  • Photography
  • Consulting for camera and lens purchases and computer purchases
  • Photo retouching and restoration, visit Heritage Photos for prices and examples

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