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The Visual Toolbox: 60 Lessons for Stronger Photographs by

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Contents

Introduction

LESSON 1 Consider Your Vision

LESSON 2 Ask Better Questions

LESSON 3 Manual

LESSON 4 Exposure: The Zone System

LESSON 5 Exposure: Optimize Your RAW Exposures

LESSON 6 Master the Triangle

LESSON 7 Use a Slower Shutter Speed

LESSON 8 Learn to Pan

LESSON 9 Use Intentional Camera Movement

LESSON 10 Use Wide-Angle Lenses to Create a Sense of Inclusion

LESSON 11 Forget the Camera

LESSON 12 Learn to Isolate

LESSON 13 Isolation: Use a Longer Lens

LESSON 14 Isolation: Use a Wider Aperture

LESSON 15 Use Tighter Apertures to Deepen Focus

LESSON 16 Use Focus to Abstract

LESSON 17 Consider Your Color Palette

LESSON 18 Explore Color Contrast

LESSON 19 Try It in Black and White

LESSON 20 Point of View: Control Your Lines

LESSON 21 Lines: ...

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