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Arriving at the best exposure for a photo is part science and part art. In Foundations of Photography: Exposure, Ben Long helps photographers expand their artistic options by giving them a deep understanding of shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and all other critical exposure practices. This course covers the basic exposure controls provided by all digital SLR cameras, as well as most advanced point-and-shoot models. Learn how to master a camera's metering modes, how to use exposure compensation and bracketing, and much more. By the end of the course, you'll know how to develop an "exposure strategy" that will allow you to effectively employ your exposure knowledge in any shooting situation.

Topics include:
What is exposure?
Exploring camera modes
Light metering
Shooting sharp images
Controlling shutter speed
Understanding f-stops
Controlling motion
Working with a shallow depth of field
Measuring aperture
Shooting in low light conditions
Performing manual light balance
Working with the histogram
Using fill flash
Understanding reciprocity

The following sample chapter, "What is exposure?" is from the Foundations of Photography: Exposure | by Ben Long.