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Collins Complete Photography Course [Kindle Edition]

John Garrett (Author), Graeme Harris (Author)

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Product Description

A practical, affordable and accessible home photography tutor. This inspiring project-based course book covers everything from basic composition to the latest digital darkroom techniques.

Learn at your own pace as this practical, comprehensive course helps you develop your key photographic techniques. Contents include: step-by-step projects on exposure, aperture, lenses, light, filters, colour, black and white and image enhancement; plus professional secrets and stunning shots from around the world.

The fully interactive and project-based approach of Collins Complete Photography Course will help you to raise both your camera confidence and your level of photography.

About the Author

John Garrett is a professional photographer, specialising in reportage photography for several major newspapers and magazines. He has written several teaching books and co-wrote the 35mm Photographer's Handbook which has sold over 2million copies worldwide.

Graeme Harris is a lecturer in Photography at London's Kensington & Chelsea College, he also teaches at the Zoom In photography school. A professional photographer, his photography has been widely exhibited and his commercial work includes photography for many well known companies and publishers.

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Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 8251 KB
Print Length: 192 pages
Publisher: Collins (8 July 2010)
Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.� r.l.
Language English
ASIN: B0049U4184
Text-to-Speech: Enabled

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (69 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #5,479 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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The best SLR book I have bought (and I have bought a few) 25 Oct 2009

By Mrs. C. Leigh

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This is a really instructive book, with information presented clearly and coherently, and practical projects for the reader to undertake in order to use and understand the information properly. Covers the technical detail necessary, but with an emphasis on obtaining creative results. I cannot fault it for anyone with a digital or film SLR who either is starting from scratch or is looking to build on a basic understanding and learn some creative techniques.

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An easy read. 11 Aug 2009

By Brian Hodgson

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So many authors of instructive photography books, are so far "up themselves" with their knowledge, that they find it difficult to put that knowledge down in a simple manner. My book case has several in it. This ones different. Mr Garrett & Harris have to be congratulated, in the way they have put this book together. It's easy to understand, it has enthusiasm that is passed to the reader, and makes you want to get out your camera, and take photo's. This is what it's all about. No matter what camera you have, this book can give you better, and more enjoyable, photo's. I was sceptical about this book before opening it's pages, but if you are to buy one book on the subject, I suggest this is the one.

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful

It's like being taught photography by your Grandad.. :o) 10 Nov 2010

By James Mousley

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This is a really good book; well written, well presented, beautiful example photographs, plenty of schooling exercises to complete...if your photgraphy has gone a bit 'flat' or you're struggling to find a subject, it would be worth buying this book for the inspiration alone. One of the 3 star reviews comments on the book as being for beginners; well I am a beginner - been taking photographs for years, but only got into photography recently and now I'm addicted...I've always enjoyed looking at prints and this book explains how to go after professional looking images...everything from setting up your camera, to lens choice, to lighting and image adjustment (photoshop etc.)

With regards to my title for this review, I hope (if they're reading this) that the author's are not offended - it's a massive compliment! The book is gently worded and doesn't assume that you are either a complete plank or already a well competent photographer...it sort of lands just right, just in the middle and while the author's are obviously very well accomplished and talented, the only mention of this is on the last page, in the biography - I think this alone displays the humility of the chaps who wrote this book, there's no fancy fore word or preface or introduction by some other 'in the know' bod, as you so often see in 'help books' these days to help move copies.

To get to the point, it's just a very good, simple, easy reading book and anyone with a camera (dslr or a camera phone) should consider this book if they have an interest in improving their shots.

To the author's; thanks, guys.

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Guide for your ISO settings 50-200 ISO For very bright sunny days or when you want the ultimate in smooth, sharp images. 400 ISO A good all-round setting, suitable for overcast skies or when you need a fast shutter speed. 800 ISO For interiors, low-light outdoor subjects or action photography when you &quote;

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noise reduction setting. 3200 ISO Much the same as 1600 but with more grain/noise. The grainy effect of fast film can look great with black and white subjects. &quote;

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