There is slightly more work required to process the RAW image but we believe it is worth the extra 60-90 seconds.  Photoshop Elements, Lightroom and Photoshop all do a very good job with processing RAW images.

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DSLR Cameras can produce great images straight out of the camera but the images can be further enhanced to created stunning images with a couple quick tweaks! Photoshop Elements is a very powerful, very affordable post processing software for photographers. Photoshop Elements can make the simplest of corrections to complicated enhancements, corrections and changes.

We recommend all images undergo a little post processing such as sharpening and color correction. Photoshop Elements also makes quick work of recomposing and cropping images. With a price tag of $65 I would suggest every photo enthusiast own a copy if they don’t already have the full version of Photoshop of any other comparable photo processing software.

NOTE: Photoshop Elements also does a good job processing RAW images!

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When your ISO is set to a lower value, such as 100 or 200 the sensor is less sensitive. If the lighting condition is not bright enough you may not be able to use the Shutter speed or Aperture you need to achieve the desired result. The solution would then be to increase the ISO making the sensor more sensitive allowing for adjustments to the Shutter speed and aperture to get correct exposure for the desired photographic effect.

You would use higher ISO settings of 800 or greater in low light conditions. Raising your ISO will make your sensor more sensitive to the light let in by your Shutter and Aperture allowing you to use a Shutter speed fast enough to eliminate motion blur caused by a slow shutter speed.

Here are a couple good phrases to remember:

1. If your Aperture number’s too low, raise your ISO!
2. If your Shutter’s too slow, raise your ISO!

WARNING: Using ISO settings of 800 or greater comes with a bit of a downfall. Higher ISO settings create digital noise or grain in the photos. It is best to use the lowest ISO setting you can for your available light but don’t be afraid to raise the ISO to 1600 or even as high as 3200 if it’s required to get the shot!

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When shooting in manual you select your ISO, Aperture and Shutter speed, taking complete control of your camera, your exposure and creativity. Additionally, we recommend you select the metering mode and focal modes as well. Shoot Like A Pro teaches you to take complete control of your camera by selecting:

1. ISO
2. Aperture
3. Shutter speed
4. Metering mode
5. AF Points

This is how you get professional results. This is why our program is called Shoot Like A Pro!

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Aperture Priority will help you to control the amount of light entering the camera as well as your depth of field (the amount of foreground and background in focus/blurred background). Aperture priority is often used in portrait and landscape photography.

Shutter Priority will help you to control the amount of light entering the camera as well as freezing motion or allowing the camera to show motion in the photograph. Shutter Priority is often used in sports photography, low light and night photography.

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We recommend finding a book specific to the make and model of your camera as well as a book written addressing any of your specific photography interests. There are many good books for portrait photography, landscape photography, wedding photography etc.

Some of our favorite authors include Scott Kelby, Joe McNally, David Busch and Rick Sammon. There are many other good authors but these are our favorites.

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Once you learn how and when to use each of these modes it is unlikely you will ever want to use the Full Automatic mode. Shooting in A/Av, S/Tv and M allows you the creative freedom to take your snapshots to great shots!

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Photograph a variety of subjects. Practice composing landscapes, have a friend pose for portraits, snap some candid shots of your kids or pets etc. All this practice will make you feel more comfortable with handling your camera and composing your shots!

Our Shoot Like A Pro Workshop teaches you how to take complete control of your camera and giving you full creative control of your photography. Our two hour Photo Excursion puts what you’ve learned into action. Give us a few hours and we’ll teach you how to Shoot Like A Pro!