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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
Scott Kelby REALLY knows how to write a book. It is set out perfectly - one great tip per page with clear instructions, as well as beautiful photos and illustrations.
I own all four books in this collection and they do not disappoint!!
I own all four books in this collection and they do not disappoint!!
Got this one from the library and I'm glad I didn't purchase it. His tips are OK though in some situations I disagreed with his advice. one of his tips is to always use a tripod; with today's newer digital cameras, you really don't need a tripod even with longer exposures. I also found his sense of "humor" very tiresome.
I would recommend the book to a novice SLR user or anyone who was taking photos in a certain situation for the first time. E.g. if you've never shot a wedding, try his tips and see if they work for you.
I would recommend the book to a novice SLR user or anyone who was taking photos in a certain situation for the first time. E.g. if you've never shot a wedding, try his tips and see if they work for you.
I had already figured out just about everything in here, but that's after two years of taking courses, reading books and practicing. The theory is important, and this book isn't meant to replace that, but if you're feeling overwhelmed by all there is to learn about photography this book is a great choice for simplifying matters, so you can get shooting and enjoy yourself while doing it.
There needs to be a prequel to this book, because it does not start where it should have. I think that there needed to be more explanation concerning lenses and what they do/offer. It needed to have more information about cameras and not just technique. With that said, this is for the photographer that wants some tips on how to take better pictures, not for a beginner trying to purchase the right tools or learn about how a camera works, e.g. how shutter speeds affect photos.
Easy to read (although annoying first part where the author is oh-so-funny), with a lot of useful tips and understandable language.
I am a semi-advanced amateur photographer wishing to become more in the next year and I found this book to be useful. I've only taken a few photography classes and like anything else you learn in college you need to read anything and everything about whatever it is you're interested in order to broaden your knowledge and/or improve your skills.
This book has given me a few pointers. My interest is in portraits, travel and landscape and this book has tips on how to improve my skills in those areas. I really like the little tips on how to create a certain look and how the pros do their thing... or a tad bit of it... I think this is a five star book and even if you're in the field I think some of the tips will be useful.
I can't wait to try out some of the new found tips and skills the next time I take my camera out for a spin!
This book has given me a few pointers. My interest is in portraits, travel and landscape and this book has tips on how to improve my skills in those areas. I really like the little tips on how to create a certain look and how the pros do their thing... or a tad bit of it... I think this is a five star book and even if you're in the field I think some of the tips will be useful.
I can't wait to try out some of the new found tips and skills the next time I take my camera out for a spin!
I loved, loved, LOVED this book. It was extremely helpful without being at all like a textbook. The author clearly has a fabulous sense of humor as well as mad photography skillz.
This was the first photography book I'd read that didn't make me feel like simply giving up trying to learn more about photography. I loved this book.
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This was the first photography book I'd read that didn't make me feel like simply giving up trying to learn more about photography. I loved this book.
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For the pro or serious amateur on or two stars, for intermeidate photographers three and for novices four to five: This book has one photo "hint" or recommendation per page. If you are a pro or very serious amateur in digital photography you will get little out of the book. Hence it may be of only a one or two star value. If you are an intermediate photographer you have probably heard much (if not most) of what is in the book. Hence it may only be a three star value. If one is only a novice to digital photography this book has plenty of good advice. Hence for that group it would be a four to five star value. It someone has intermediate to serious film experience (but not digital), the book will provide some useful advice (i.e., equipment, equipment costs, characteristics of digital vs. film) but 3/4 of "hints" are regarding general photo technique (i.e., dawn and dusk best time to photograph landscapes, etc.) and this group should know most of this. Hence for these people this book would have a two to three star value. One minor weakness in the book is that the author spends too much time attempting to be humorous (and mostly fails). His attempts at humor expand the book size by a good 20%. He should reduce humor and save reader's valuable time as well as some trees.
Great, quick read with easy tips on how to improve your photos. It's not camera-specific, but rather gives you ways your camera can help you get better pictures, and things you can do outside of the camera to improve them as well.