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The Digital Photography Book Paperback – 23 Aug. 2006
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This entire book is written with a brilliant premise, and here’s how Scott describes it: "If you and I were out on a shoot, and you asked me, 'Hey, how do I get this flower to be in focus, but I want the background out of focus?' I wouldn't stand there and give you a lecture about aperture, exposure, and depth of field. In real life, I'd just say, 'Get out your telephoto lens, set your f/stop to f/2.8, focus on the flower, and fire away.' You d say, 'OK,' and you'd get the shot. That's what this book is all about. A book of you and I shooting, and I answer the questions, give you advice, and share the secrets I've learned just like I would with a friend, without all the technical explanations and without all the techno-photo-speak."
This isn't a book of theory―it isn't full of confusing jargon and detailed concepts: this is a book of which button to push, which setting to use, when to use them, and nearly two hundred of the most closely guarded photographic "tricks of the trade" to get you shooting dramatically better-looking, sharper, more colorful, more professional-looking photos with your digital camera every time you press the shutter button.
Here's another thing that makes this book different: each page covers just one trick, just one single concept that makes your photography better. Every time you turn the page, you'll learn another pro setting, another pro tool, another pro trick to transform your work from snapshots into gallery prints. There's never been a book like it, and if you're tired of taking shots that look "OK," and if you’re tired of looking in photography magazines and thinking, "Why don't my shots look like that?" then this is the book for you.
- ISBN-109780321474049
- ISBN-13978-0321474049
- Edition1st
- PublisherPeachpit Press
- Publication date23 Aug. 2006
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions15.24 x 0.64 x 22.86 cm
- Print length240 pages
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"Kelby's laid-back writing style is perfect for those looking for fascinating insights without getting caught up in technical detail. An essential series for anyone wanting to take professional looking images."
Laurence Howell, Short List
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This entire book is written with a brilliant premise, and here’s how Scott describes it: "If you and I were out on a shoot, and you asked me, 'Hey, how do I get this flower to be in focus, but I want the background out of focus?' I wouldn't stand there and give you a lecture about aperture, exposure, and depth of field. In real life, I'd just say, 'Get out your telephoto lens, set your f/stop to f/2.8, focus on the flower, and fire away.' You d say, 'OK,' and you'd get the shot. That's what this book is all about. A book of you and I shooting, and I answer the questions, give you advice, and share the secrets I've learned just like I would with a friend, without all the technical explanations and without all the techno-photo-speak."
This isn't a book of theory―it isn't full of confusing jargon and detailed concepts: this is a book of which button to push, which setting to use, when to use them, and nearly two hundred of the most closely guarded photographic "tricks of the trade" to get you shooting dramatically better-looking, sharper, more colorful, more professional-looking photos with your digital camera every time you press the shutter button.
Here's another thing that makes this book different: each page covers just one trick, just one single concept that makes your photography better. Every time you turn the page, you'll learn another pro setting, another pro tool, another pro trick to transform your work from snapshots into gallery prints. There's never been a book like it, and if you're tired of taking shots that look "OK," and if you’re tired of looking in photography magazines and thinking, "Why don't my shots look like that?" then this is the book for you.
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- ASIN : 032147404X
- Publisher : Peachpit Press; 1st edition (23 Aug. 2006)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 240 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9780321474049
- ISBN-13 : 978-0321474049
- Dimensions : 15.24 x 0.64 x 22.86 cm
- Best Sellers Rank: 429,941 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- 228 in Digital Photo & Video Editing
- 296 in Graphics & Multimedia Programming
- 453 in Digital Photography (Books)
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Photographer, award-winning author, Editor of Photoshop User magazine, Publisher of Lightroom magazine, founder of the annual 'Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk,' CEO of the KelbyOne Online Educational Community for Photographers, Lightroom and Photoshop users; co-host of the live weekly photography podcast "The Grid," Conference Technical Chair for the annual Photoshop World Conference, and struggling guitar player.
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As for the contents of the book; it is easy to read and understand, it covers topics that the beginner needs to understand without going into too much detail which would only serve to confuse. Prior to reading the book I had produced one or two good photographs without ever knowing how; equally I produced a lot of real rubbish, again without ever understanding how - now I do.
Since reading the book, actually immediatley afterwards, I produced a brilliant picture; in fact I am still basking in the compliments. It is now framed and displayed in a prominent place in my home.
I like the fact that each chapter is concise, basically the Author is having a conversation with the reader; explainng how results are achieved; including the cheats that the professionals use along with more useful tips at the foot of the pages.
I don't use either camera that the Author uses to explain things, but the way he explains things means that all information can be applied to vertually any camera and many concepts covered can be applied to mobile phones with camera's. It's all about getting the best from what you have.
I would definitely recommend this publication, so much so that I have now ordered the remaining books in this series, which apparently build on the concepts of this first book. I can't wait for them to arrive.
So, if you want a book to encourage and inspire you that doesn't over do the jargon and technicals; if you want a book that will give you the confidence to attempt and achieve great pictures, if you want a book that will instill you with confidence, this one fits the bill in my opinion.
He writes like he is standing next to you, OK his humour proves his chosen career as a photographer is the better choice, opposed to him being a comedian! But he gets the message across, makes the understanding your DLSR easy, good tips on settings for different scenarios, and as stated a great quick reference guide.
A good book for beginners and the more experienced amateur photographer, as you never stop learning.
If you are new to photography I would strongly recommend this book as must have reading. This and "Tom Ang's - Digital Photography Masterclass" are the only two books you will ever need - but like me you will or ably end up with 100's!
This book is a good start though!
Despite using a DSLR for about 5 years and being a Photoshop user for twice that, I discovered lots of useful tips that will make a big impact on how I take photos. I found out why my flower shots are dull. I learnt why most of my forest shots have failed. It never occurred to me panoramics should be shot with the camera in a portrait position. I've never put much thought in the paper used for my prints, but I will now.
Some of the tips though are very basic and the one tip per page approach means the overall content is a bit low for a book of this length. What I've done is made a bulletpoint list to use in the field, then flog the book on as it has a high resale value.
Another gripe about the book is how many of the illustrative shots have been bought through royalty-free websites. This means those photographers have earned a few measly dollars to have their work featured in what trumpets itself as 'the best-selling photography book of all time.' If your photos are good, you deserve good prices for them and it's a shame the author chose to go cheap.









