title: This Is Strobist Info: Your Setup Guide to Flash Photography
author:  Dustin Diaz 
description: Dustin Diaz has been a professional photographer since 2005. In 2009, he was named Best Flickr Photographer of the Year by Mashable Web Awards, and images in his 365 project attracted upwards of 60,000 views. He has written for Digital Photographer magazine and Digital Photography School, and he has co-authored a book on JavaScript. He can be found online at dustindiaz.com and flashbullet.com.
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  **CONTENTS**
  
  **PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS**
  
  **001** Meet Your DSLR
  
  **002** Get to Know Your Camera Functions
  
  **003** Understand the Basics of Exposure
  
  **004** Meter Your Light to Determine Exposure
  
  **005** Choose the Best Aperture Size
  
  **006** Pick an Appropriate ISO
  
  **007** Set Shutter Speed
  
  **008** Better Your Exposure
  
  **009** Wrap Your Head Around Focal Length
  
  **010** Comprehend Lens Speed
  
  **011** Match Your Lens to Your Camera’s Sensor Size
  
  **012** See Hard and Soft Light
  
  **013** Keep Lighting Natural
  
  **014** Master the Flash
  
  **015** Know When to Go with Strobe or Continuous Lighting
  
  **016** Communicate with Color
  
  **017** Go Black and White
  
  **018** Work Your White Balance
  
  **019** Fill the Frame for Dramatic Composition
  
  **020** Ace the Rule of Thirds
  
  **021** Make the Most of Leading Lines
  
  **022** Give Images Depth
  
  **023** Shift Your Point of View
  
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