The Digital Photography Book: Part 1

This is itthe #1 best-selling digital photography book ever! Its the award winning, worldwide smash hit, written by Scott Kelby, thats been translated into dozens of different languages, because its the one book that really shows you how to take professional-quality shots using the same tricks todays top digital pros use (and surprisingly, its easier than youd think). This updated, second edition of the bestselling digital photography book of all time includes many new images; up-to-date information on gear, pricing, and links; and a new chapter from the author on the "Ten Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I Was First Starting Out in Photography."  Heres how Scott describes this books brilliant premise: If you and I were out on a shoot, and you asked me, Hey, how do I get this flower to be in focus, with the background out of focus?, I wouldnt stand there and give you a photography lecture. In real life, Id just say, Put on your zoom lens, set your f-stop to f/2.8, focus on the flower, and fire away. Thats what this book is all about: you and I out shooting where I answer questions, give you advice, and share the secrets Ive learned just like I would with a friendwithout all the technical explanations and techie photo speak. This isnt a book of theoryfull of confusing jargon and detailed concepts. This is a book on which button to push, which setting to use, and when to use it. With over 200 of the most closely guarded photographic tricks of the trade, this book gets you shooting dramatically better-looking, sharper, more colorful, more professional-looking photos every time. Each page covers a single concept that makes your photography better. Every time you turn the page, youll learn another pro setting, tool, or trick to transform your work from snapshots into gallery prints. If youre tired of taking shots that look okay, and if youre tired of looking in photography magazines and thinking, Why dont my shots look like that? then this is the book for you.