THE ARTIST / MASTERCLASS

What does it take to
get the right shot?

Discipline, determination, and the will to learn. Explore Simone Amaduzzi’s photography tutorials, one practical idea at a time.

Explore the lessons

START HERE

Behind every photograph,
there is a decision.

Begin with Simone’s introduction to getting the right shot, then choose a topic below—from camera settings to composition and equipment.

An introduction with Simone Amaduzzi

LEARN AT YOUR OWN PACE

Choose your next lesson.

Ten topics. A clearer understanding
of the tools behind the photograph.

01 Equipment

Your photography kit

Cameras, lenses, batteries, memory cards and flash.

02 Exposure

Understanding ISO

Explore your camera’s sensitivity to light.

03 Exposure

Aperture

Take a closer look at the lens opening.

04 Exposure

Shutter speed

Understand the role of time in a photograph.

05 Focus

Depth of field

Explore how much of your scene is in focus.

06 Composition

The rule of thirds

A starting point for thinking about composition.

07 Technique

Long exposure

Explore photographs made over a longer exposure.

08 Lenses

The fisheye lens

See what an ultra-wide perspective can bring to a scene.

09 Equipment

Tripods & monopods

When, why and how to use camera support.

10 Equipment

Memory cards

Get to know CompactFlash and SD cards.

TAKE IT INTO THE FIELD

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