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ADVENTURE JUNKIES GUIDES QUICK STARTER GUIDE TO OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY LAST UPDATE - OCTOBER 2017 16 OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS FOR BEGINNERS PAGE10 & EASY-TO-READ PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS GUIDE PAGE 14 &OUTDOOR CAMERA AND LENS GEAR GUIDE PAGE 22 - The information contained in this guide is for informational purposes only. Any advice that we give is our opinion based on own own experience. You should always seek the advice of a professional before acting on something that we have published or recommended. Please understand that there are some links contained in this guide that we may benefit from financially. The material in this guide may include information, products or services by third parties. Third Party Materials comprise of the products and opinions expressed by their owners. As such, we do not assume responsibility or liability for any Third Party material or opinions. 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Photography Magazine Team All photographs from iStock by Getty Images Adam-Springer: p 1 Pieter-Pieter: p 19.1 EDITOR: Antonio Cala INFO krissanapongw:_ p 4.1 StuartJenner: p 19.2 EDITOR: Amanda Zeisset INFO Ueuaphoto: p 4.2 Biletskiy_Evgeniy: p 20 Narathip12: p 6 lara_zanarini: p 21.1 WRITER: Christina Harman INFO PhotoBylove: p 7 Andrew_Mayovskyy: p 21.2 oatawa: p 9 ClaudioVentrella: p 22 WRITER: Maider Izeta INFO jacoblund: p 10 marcoscisetti: p 23.1 MykolaIvashchenko: p 11 twinsterphoto: p 23.2 WRITER: Casea Peterson INFO Jarak: p 12 stevanovicigor: p 24 DESIGNER: Danielle Zeisset INFO noomHH: p 13 michaeljung: p 25.1 Izf: p 14 ysbrandcosijn: p 25.2 Smileus: p 15.1 Givaga: p 26 filistimlyanin: p 15.2 wrzesientomek: p 27 den-belitsky: p 16 RyanTangPhoto: p 28 CnOra: p 17.1 Divesh_Mistry: p 29 boule13: p 17.2 jacobeukman: p 31 Talha_shahzad_photogra- phy: p 18 Believe it. Learn it. Live 02 03 WELCOME/ OUTDOOR MESSAGE FROM CONTENTS PHOTOGRAPHY EDITORS:THE Antonio Cala & Amanda ZeissetEDITORS EMAIL: [email protected] Welcome to The Adventure Junkies Get Started Outdoor Photography Quick Starter Guide! 06 Outdoor Photography FAQ 10 Beginner Essentials: 16 Outdoor You’ve probably found your way to this ebook through our website, or maybe a friend Photography Tips For Beginners passed it along to you. Either way, we’re happy you’re here. The Basics We wrote this guide because when we were just starting out with outdoor photography we couldn’t find a single easy to read resource about how to get into the hobby. The techie 14 Exposure 101 articles from magazines and websites just made us more confused. Also, none of our 16 Composition 101 friends were outdoor photographers so we had to go ask around to find the answers we 18 Focus 101 needed. The process left us feeling lost and overwhelmed, we don’t want that to happen Page 10: Learn the essentials to get the best photo to you. 20 Post Editing Process 101 The Adventure Junkies was created to inspire you and give you the right tools to explore the outdoors. We call it the dream it, learn it, live it process. First, you get inspired by Landscape others. Then, you learn the basics of the sport. And finally, you do it yourself. We do this Photography by providing you with high quality and practical education, and connecting you with a community of like minded adventurers from all over the world. And, because you are 22 Landscape Photography Cameras 101 reading this right now means you’re well on your way to achieving your goal! 24 Landscape Photography Lenses 101 This eBook is a quick starter guide, and the purpose of this guide is to do just that - get you started fast. It is not an outdoor photography manual and we won’t cover every aspect of Wildlife the hobby. It will, however, take you through the basics and give you the tools you need to take the first steps in becoming an outdoor photographer. Photography To all of our subscribers, followers and friends out there, thank you for the gift of your 26 Wildlife Photography Cameras 101 Page 28: Learn what kind of lens you need to get the best photo of an animal in the wild. support. We only hope that this free guide can begin to repay you for the time you’ve 28 Wildlife Photography Lenses 101 given us. Here’s to you and your many years of outdoor photography adventures to come! Believe it. Learn it. Live it. Antonio & Amanda 04 05 a few key pieces of equipment will provides the most flexibility when help you to get better results. In post processing. This is a good addition to your camera and lens, a choice if you’re hoping to adjust the tripod is another important piece of exposure or white balance when you gear. This will help you to stabilize get home. HOW TO GET STARTED your camera, allowing you to cap- However, the downside to ture tack-sharp images, and do long shooting in RAW is that you have to exposures. edit all of your images a little bit. If OUTDOOR you’re not ready to edit your photos, WHAT TYPE OF you’ll want to hold off on making PHOTOGRAPHY FAQ CAMERA SHOULD I the switch. GET? WHICH SHOOTING AUTHOR: Christina Harman INFO The best camera for the job is the one that you already own. But MODE SHOULD I if you’re in the market for a camera USE? Take a look at any amazing landscape images and chances are, you’ll feel inspired to capture your and considering your options, you’ll SLRs come with a range of differ- own breathtaking creations. But taking beautiful photos involves more than just picking up a camera most likely want to choose either a ent shooting modes. Learning how DSLR or mirrorless camera. to use them will help you to capture and shooting. The best images are the result of hard work, practice and lots of trial and error. If you’re Mirrorless cameras weigh the type of images that you’re after. wondering how to get started in outdoor photography, there are a few things that you should keep in less and are popular for outdoor If you’re shooting fast action or mind that will help you to get the best results possible. photographers who are on-the-go. hoping to gently blur moving water, But, DSLRs have a wider selection of for instance, you can use Shutter lenses and are still the go-to camera Priority mode. Shutter Priority allows of choice for many professionals. you to increase the speed at which the photo is taken, or to slow it GENERAL QUESTIONS HOW CAN I LEARN MORE ABOUT MY down and blur the motion. CAMERA? USING YOUR Aperture Priority mode, on the “SLRS COME WITH A RANGE OF other hand, allows you to adjust the Take the time to familiarize yourself with your camera. Have a look at the DIFFERENT SHOOTING MODES. CAMERA amount of light entering the lens WHAT SHOULD I KNOW BEFORE I GO? owner’s manual and check out articles online that highlight the different by adjusting the size of the opening LEARNING HOW TO USE THEM WILL Before you head out, it’s a good idea to be as informed as possible. This features that your camera offers. Knowing how to use your camera will prove that the light travels through. This is means reading up on your camera’s features and functions; and having a to be invaluably helpful. DO I NEED TO HELP YOU TO CAPTURE THE TYPE OF ideal if you’re hoping to use a wide good grasp of the basics of composition, lighting and exposure. SHOOT IN RAW? IMAGES THAT YOU'RE AFTER.” This will help to give you a tremendous advantage. You’ll know what tools Shooting in RAW is preferred aperture to blur the background you have at your disposal and will be able to get the results that you’re after. WHAT TYPE OF GEAR DO I NEED? behind your subject, or looking to by many photographers since it CHRISTINA HARMAN While you can get started with just the gear that you have, investing in capture some beautiful bokeh. 06 07 if you’re capturing wildlife or other nature images. For capturing blurred room and Photoshop are popular with many photographers. GET YOUR backgrounds, switch to aperture priority mode, and use a large aperture, or GEAR smaller f-number, to allow more light into the lens. Positioning your subject Find out what to look for farther away from the background will also help it to blur more easily. OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY when buying a landscape photography camera. PROGRESSION HOW CAN I CAPTURE AMAZING LIGHTING? PAGES Lighting is an outdoor photographer’s secret tool for amazing landscape HOW CAN I IMPROVE MY IMAGES? 22 - 23 images. Finding the right time of day will help you to improve your land- There are plenty of ways for you to improve your photography.