Absolute Beginner's Guide to Taking Great Photos

by Jim Miotke

Book Overview

Say Che-e-e-se! Do your photos always come back overexposed, out of focus, or with someone's head cut off? Never fear. Help has arrived. The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Taking Great Photos will take... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761536043
• ISBN13: 9780761536048
• Release Date: February 2002
• Publisher: Prima Lifestyles
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Photography made easy

From what I have read so far this book makes understanding photography easy. There isn't a ton of jargon to figure out and it is easy to understand and follow what the author is saying. It gets to the point.

Simplicity is the key

This is a well written book and for the non technical user a must.The author keeps the wording simple and puts the reader at ease at the start of each topic with his simple and positive approach to the topic. The book is structured in a easy to read manner. The tips and use of light hearted humour is well done and does not detract from the overall objective of the book.The title says it all.

Putting it all together

This book provides a great jumping off place that explains the basics in an easy to read fashion, providing information that can be used to immediately improve one's photography.The author's love for photography is apparent and encouraging. This alleviates the frustration one tends to get from reading photography books, making this book a good reference source.

Terrific guide for the beginner!

It's about time - a book for aspiring photographers that's easy to digest, with excellent photo examples. And it's fun to read, too! This book is just the educational and inspirational boost that novice shooters need!

Great Book for Beginners!

If you're thinking about getting into photography, but find the idea daunting, this book will be the perfect companion to help you get started. Written in a very user-friendly style, it gives sound, easy-to-understand photo tips for a wide variety of shooting situations. If strapped for time, simply browse the highlighted areas for some quick tips to help you while you're shooting.Mary McGrathPetersen's Photographic Magazine