The Absolute Beginner S Guide To Taking Great Photos

The Absolute Beginner's series from Prima was created to provide you with a fun and friendly approach to mastering the basics of your newest hobby or interest -- from the very first step to the last. If you can press a button, then you can take great pictures. With a few simple tips and guidelines, as well as answers to your most common picture-taking questions, The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Taking Great Photos will show you how. Book jacket.

Absolutely anyone can take better photos! If you can press a button, you can take great pictures. It’s as simple as that. In BetterPhoto Basics, Jim Miotke, founder of the popular online photography school BetterPhoto.com, shares tips and tricks to improve your photos right away, no matter what camera you’re using. Too busy to read a book? No problem—flip to any page for an instant tip to use right away! Learn to compose knockout shots, make the most of indoor and outdoor light, and photograph twenty popular subjects, from sunsets and flowers to a family portrait. Those who want to go further get tips on controlling exposure and the secrets behind ten advanced creative techniques. And everyone will appreciate Jim’s breakdown of easy fixes to make in Photoshop. No matter what your level of experience, you’ll be amazed how easy it is to start taking photos like the pros.

Want to take great-looking pictures? This beginner's guide explains your camera's features and reveals how to use them to shoot stunning photos of landscapes, children, animals, holidays, night scenes and more. What the beginner photographer needs is a no-nonsense guide to the most important features on DSLRs written by experts that reveals in plain English exactly what they need to know. This is that book.

Teaches basic digital photography techniques, including exposure, focus, lighting, file formats, file storage, the equipment and materials available, and how to use Adobe Photoshop Elements iPhoto to edit images.

Ready to learn the art and science of creating stunning photographs? This book will get you started. It provides specifics for getting started with photography and taking control of your camera. You'll find everything you need to capture the incredible photos you've been after, including: -choosing the best camera and gear, -setting up your camera to capture the best photos possible, -mastering the exposure process, -taking sharp photos, -turning snapshots into compositions, -editing your photos quickly and easily (without using Photoshop), -displaying your photos online or in print. The difference between this book and other "intro to photography" guides is that this one is set up as a path to follow rather than just a cursory list of concepts and options. It will make you a better photographer in a much shorter time. As an added bonus, you'll find free videos and tutorials at Outdoor Photo Academy to build upon the foundation provided in this book.

DISCOVER:: How to Take Breath Taking Photos Every time* * *LIMITED TIME OFFER! 50% OFF! (Regular Price $5.99)* * *A Complete Guide to Go from Newbie to Pro!This book is intended for photo enthusiasts and beginners in photography who wish to understand and learn the basics of photography - both the science and the art of it! The book- 'Photography for Beginners'' provides a comprehensive seven step methodology to achieving great pictures. It ensures that you familiarize yourself with your camera and fully understand it. It also takes you through the technical jargons of photography and tries to explain these to you in simple layman language. There are a number of tips and techniques that can help you get the best out of your pictures - could be creating impact through lines or balance or using light to your advantage - the book tells you how you can use each of these features in order to draw maximum benefits and create impactful photos. Photography in itself is an exciting passion. It is so much fun! Capture the Beautiful Moments, One Photo at a TimeThe intention of this book is to teach you just enough so that you can get out there shooting instead of getting bogged down by useless details. And though this is not a science book, I encourage you to experiment. The last chapter of the book provides some great tips on how you can improve your photography skills day on day plus there is a bonus chapter on clicking great pictures with your cellphone! Finally, follow the tips in the book, experiment and don't be afraid to fall! That way you will truly master the art and science of photography! Download:: PHOTOGRAPHY to learn about ..... * A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words! * Step One: It's The Photographer! * Step Two: Understanding Your Camera * Step Three: Understanding Exposure or Shall We Say the Technical Stuff? * Step Four: Creating Images of Impact * Step Five: Using Natural Light to Your Advantage (The Art of Clicking Great Landscapes) * Step Six: Making Your Subjects Appear Their Best (The Art of Clicking Great Portraits) * Step Seven: Avoiding the Common DSLR Mistakes * Bonus: Taking Better Pictures with Your Cell PhoneWant to Know More?Hurry! For a limited time you can download "Photography: The Complete Beginners Guide to Taking BRILLIANT Photographs that Capture Your Amazingly Beautiful World" for a special discounted price of only $2.99Download Your Copy Right Now!Just Scroll to the top of the page and select the Buy Button. -----TAGS: photography, photography books, photography for beginners, digital photography, photography business, photography basics, photography guide

An illustrated introduction to digital photography, examining hardware such as cameras, computers, scanners, and printers and the relationship between them; looking at image-editing software, tools, and techniques; featuring step-by-step instructions for taking professional-quality photographs; and discussing special-effects options.