by Tamara Lackey | Publisher: Peachpit Press | Release Date: October 2011 | ISBN: 9780132947107

Tamara Lackey's Capturing Life Through (Better) Photography is a 90-minute streaming video that teaches beginning photographers simple tips and tricks for turning everyday snapshots into little works of art. A fun alternative to the digital camera manual, Tamara's entertaining and educational video covers the fundamentals of everyday life documentation, as well as those common photo-taking scenarios--like parties and special events, sports and action, or just a fun night out with friends. Tamara Lackey's Capturing Life Through (Better) Photography will teach you what you really want to know about how to turn your good photographs into great ones. Lackey shows how to capture life's moments as they unfold naturally using her unique approach to conquering the most common and challenging photo-taking scenarios. Viewers will learn how to take better photos at home or on the go, in peaceful settings, or during life's chaotic, action-packed moments.

1. 1. Introduction 00:22:36
2. 2. Documenting Life 00:13:01
3. 3. Parties + Special Events 00:04:12
4. 4. Pets + Animals 00:11:02
5. 5. Did You Read Your Manual? 00:02:01
6. 6. Landscapes 00:01:41
7. 7. Framing 00:08:14
8. 8. A Night Out and About 00:03:02
9. 9. Everyday Documentation 00:02:42
10. 10. Macro: Extreme Close-up 00:00:33
11. 11. Life-Tography 00:04:05
12. 12. Documenting Personalities 00:04:36
13. 13. Video 00:02:58
14. 14. Sports + Action 00:06:56
15. 15. Credits 00:04:03