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• Digital cameras and digital images (Chapter 1)


• Digital workflow (Chapter 2)


• Camera controls and creative photography (Chapters 3–6)


• Flash and studio lighting (Chapter 7-8)


• Sharing and displaying digital images (Chapter 9–10)


• Exploring beyond the standard still image (Chapter 11)
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