As stated in the introduction, this tutorial is only intended as an aid for woodturners who simply want to improve their images. I intentionally did not delve into typical photographic topics such as shutter speed, aperture, ISO, etc. For those who are interested in these topics I can think of no better resource than Bryan Peterson's excellent book, "Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera". I highly recommend it.

Or, perhaps after reading this you've been bitten by the photo bug and feel a need to upgrade that camera? I wouldn't presume to advise you on your choice but I will offer a couple of excellent resources to aid you in your research.

Digital Photography Review is an extensive website offering a wealth of information for those in the market for a new camera.

Digital Photography School is a good blog site offering tips, advice, and resources for photographers of all skill levels.

And finally, for those who want to dive deeper into the fascinating world of lighting I give you...

The Strobist, possibly the best resource for lighting tips and techniques on the planet. But be warned... you may never look at light the same way again!

For those who have made it through this entire tutorial (congratulations, by the way!) I encourage you to pursue your own further study of the subject. The topics presented here are only intended to get you started on your journey.

In closing, I hope you have enjoyed this tutorial as much as I've enjoyed presenting it. Please feel free to leave a comment or feedback (a link is provided on the introduction page of the tutorial - note that all comments are moderated). I do not profess to be an expert in the subject of photography but I do enjoy sharing the knowledge that has been shared with me over the years. Hopefully it has been of some benefit to you.

Regards,

   Neal Addy
   Fort Worth, TX