Digital Photographic Capture

Introduction

Two major issues became clear as we undertook the production of this book. First is that making images is the prime conscience act of digital photography and second is the speed of technological change that will impact our capture tools.

Most important is making digital photographs taking pictures. This encompasses the eye-mind combination working to define what will be seen in the final image. There must be an underlying desire on the part of the photographer to make images. This drives the process and the choice and use of tools.

It is important how you start the process. The primary activity of a photographer is recording the original image. This has been the role of the photographer since the beginning of photography. While computers ...