A Must Read for Newbie Photogs!
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This is a fantastic book for understanding the fundamentals of photography and metering. It is written in simple terms with many illustrations, and will surely be a great read for novice and experts alike.  My "Ah ha" moment for understanding spot metering came about while reading this book. I have never forgotten the principles! I have purchased this book as a gift for many friends. It is a "must" for newbie photographers!
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I have been a hobbyist photographer for several years and although I mainly shoot in Aperture Priority and Manual Mode, I know there is still a lot I do not know about my camera and I'm always looking for opportunities to learn more about photography.  This was my first DSLR Guide so I wasn't sure what to expect.  First of all there are almost 500 pages of content!  David has done a REALLY great job of providing a resource for both new and seasoned photographers alike.  The book starts out with the very basics of the D7200 but quickly begins to cover in detail every single button, feature and menu item on the camera (which in itself is an incredible feat).  David provides his suggested settings and throughout the book and even tells you why he recommends them.  There are photos and examples on almost every page of the book that illustrate the feature or show where on the camera that particular feature is found.  So far I'm 1/2 way finished with the book.  I've already learned a lot from this book and am excited to finish the rest of the book and learn about the features and settings that I am not as familiar with.  I would HIGHLY recommend this book to any photographer!
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As the 'awful' part of the subtitle (when it comes to taking photos!!) this little book is a godsend.
The author, Peter Soros, is a professional photographer, specialising in the music industry, but he manages to condense his information and advice into an immensely understandable and readable format.
And in those '7 Easy Steps' I really have learnt a LOT.
With titles like 'Shoot from the hip', 'Rule of thirds', 'Light is right' and 'Forget 'cheese', say 'blah'' he covers succintly and humorously the hows, whens and whys of taking great photos.
These are things that can be put into practice immediately with the equipment you already have.
Wonderful, practical, and easy to read and understand.
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I have just started learning photography and am really impressed with the amount of information in this book. Taking you from beginner to expert, this book is with you every step of the way. Photography: Complete guide starts my explaining each part of the camera and it's importance in a well explained but easy to read way. The rule of odds has been a great help to me and has really helped my composition. This book goes into fantastic detail about the different types of shots and how to improve them and i have really seen the improvement in my nature photos. Thank you nicole woods for the great book :)
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I knew nothing about DSLR or the Canon T3 prior to purchasing it.  Once I did, I knew I had to learn the basics to make the most of my camera investment.  This book does a wonderful job of schooling a photo enthusiast such as myself.  I was able to read the book from front to back in about a week and was pretty well versed in using my T3.  I highly recommend this book to anyone buying a DSLR for the first time.  What good is buying a nice camera if you're going to set the dial on the green automatic setting all the time? Invest in this book, you won't regret it.
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This book by Bryan Peterson was recommended to me by several photographer friends and is well worth the money.  I'm halfway through reading it for the second time.  Lots of tips and great advice for the beginner and veteran photographer.  I shopped around locally for the book, Amazon beat the best price by at least 25%, even with the shipping charges.  This is the photographer's "Bible" for sure.
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I love the simplicity, the readability and the honest voice that this book is written with. As an intermediate level amateur photographer I keep returning to this book for guidance on a no-frills approach to improving my photos. This book is excellent in distilling the technical concepts into what you really need to know. Great job and definitely recommended!
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As a beginning photographer, this book is really awesome.  If you're willing to invest in an expensive camera, do yourself a favor and AT LEAST take the time to read this book.  It really helps you get the most out of your investment in your camera.

I had the opportunity to take an photography course taught by David Mckay.  He is a humble and intelligent guy that really has a passion for teaching the art of photography.
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I am a very casual photographer and to be honest I have very little experience with photography in general. I have had almost no experience with aperture or ISO. I bought the Canon EOS Rebel T1i/500D for Dummies simply because I wanted to learn more tricks and tips about the camera as well as how to change the camera settings. I knew that I wouldn't get the information I wanted, or possibly needed, out of just the user manual that came with the camera. This "For Dummies" book is my first foray into these types of self-help books and I have been very pleasantly surprised. This book is extremely well written and is most definitely not written in a condescending way treating the reader as if that person is a child. I found this book very easy to follow and it handled very complex information in a way that can be understood and practised by the user. The numerous pictures showing step-by-step instructions make this book more easily understandable. This book gives the reader a much better understanding of features that are hard to grasp as well as features that can be easily missed. If you are an experienced user you might not get too much out of this book other than a reference guide. However, if you are new to (Digital SLR's) like I am, then this book is an incredible tool to help you progress. Its important to note that you will not learn everything overnight because there is so much information, but in time you'll be thrilled at what you have accomplished with the help of this book. I have had this book for three months and I find myself referring to it as a reference guide quite often and I am slowly trying new things, things that I would not have known about on my own. There are quite a few parts of this book that I have not attempted to learn because I am not proficient enough yet, but for my abilities this book has continued to be very useful.
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I generally like the Q & A format in books and this volume uses this style to the fullest extent. It is absolutely chock-full of great ideas, tips and tidbits that are essential knowledge for the beginner digital photographer as well as those who are more experienced. Tim Grey expertly answers questions that I had and many questions that I hadn't even thought of beforehand. I was especially pleased with his inside info and candid responses to queries about brand name cameras, types of printers and the best lenses. I especially appreciated his honest answer as to which photographers would most benefit from owning Adobe Lightroom and other expensive software. This book has already paid for itself many times over by preventing me from making some ill-advised purchases.
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Dan's approach is easy and to the point.  He give the photographer basic advise that sets up an easy to understand foundation to taking pictures.  I've learned why some of my pictures turn out like they do, and learned how to fix many common mistakes.  The exercises he provides are easy and fun.  I do not remember reading any "how to" book that is this easy to understand and will make you smile at the same time.  Worth the read if you want to improve you pictures.

Today was a "field trip" of sorts to practice a few of the tips from this book.  I went to the LA Arboretum for the first time.  I set my camera on the "A" setting or Aperture Priority Auto Mode.  I'm determined to learn all of the bells and whistles that my camera has.  I played with the f-stop setting and was very excited when I got shots of the waterfall ... this was an excellent exercise!  I have a picture of the water in that lovely soft cotton candy look and another with the water fall very clear.

If you want to be a better photographer, the tips in this book are easy and do help!  Next week to another location to master a different function on my camera.
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Over three years ago I bought my first DSLR camera a Nikon D5100 and I since have purchased several lenses. Wow, what a learning curb. Sure I can put it on auto and snap much better pictures than my old camera. I have ventured out some and started playing around with the other settings on my camera. There are many times I just cant figure out how the colors look so different in my photos. Its frustrating and leaves me scratching my head trying to figure out what I did wrong. Im still learning how to be a better photographer.

Over a year ago I read Bryan Petersons book, Understanding Exposure I found it a very helpful tool in taking pictures. I was delighted to read this book. This book is for beginners and professional photographers.  Its easy to understand and to apply the techniques to your photos. I find the examples of photos that are the same as extremely helpful of a poorly taken picture to a masterpiece. Seeing the differences makes you want to try harder when taking pictures.

This is a full colored book filled with a large variety of vivid images throughout this 135 page book. The photos in this book are absolutely stunning.

The book is broken down in four sections:

Light, Exposure and color
Color and Composition
Color and Mood
Using Tools to Enhance Color

I found it especially interesting in how different colors can affect the moods from the orange, blue, green, purple tones. This section intrigued me the most.

Im not going to even try to sound intelligible on the topics covered in this book. The more I learn the more I realize that I have a lot more learning to do. I will be referring to this book several times throughout the years.

I received a free copy of this product from Blogging for Books- Waterbrook in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions I have expressed are my own or those of my family. I am disclosing this information accordance with the FTC Regulations.
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This book is a complete guide to the photographic process. It is an eye opener for someone who is just beginning his/her journey to becoming a photographer. A lucid style and presentation (with relevant photos) makes the book interesting. I even managed to read and understand some highly technical post processing and development of film sections. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to take up photography seriously.
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I'm fairly new to digital photography and as I particularly love landscapes, this book is perfect! I've picked up other books and been overwhelmed by too much detail, but this book is written in a really friendly style with all the basics covered, step-by-step, including advice for purchasing the right equipment. This is really important as the hardware can be expensive, and when you're starting out the choices can be overwhelming. I was able to take my 'book' along to the store and to make an informed decision about the equipment I purchased. That has to mean I've saved money! I appreciate the beautiful photographs the author has included, and the book is well structured so that it's easy to find a particular section for the type of image you want to capture. The author provides great tips throughout the book, accompanied by images that allow you to avoid common mistakes that a novice would make. The results so far have been great. Starting a new hobby can be daunting and expensive, but with this handy guide I'm already on the way to producing beautiful and professional-looking photographs in no time at all.&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Landscape-Photography-for-Beginners-Essentials-of-Success/dp/B00ZAUVY0A/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Landscape Photography for Beginners: Essentials of Success</a>
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As a serious amateur photographer and Photoshop fan for several years, I loved this book! Mark gave me the tools to get my workflow under control. I have read around 30 books on Photoshop, Lightroom and Camera Raw and this one best explained how each of these terrific programs work together to bring order and fun back into my photography.
Mark is a particularly gifted teacher. He has a way of explaining things with just enough detail to thoroughly  explain each concept without getting bogged down in unnecessary side trips.
I recommend this book for anyone who needs help putting their workflow all together so that it works seamlessly from the time the photos leave the camera until they are output!
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Photographing Families is a must read for all amateur or professional photographers. Michele's way of presenting the information and the tips she shares are easy to understand and make sense, especially to the novice. I have seen her in action and her love and enthusiasm for her profession really shines through in her writing.
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For those of us who take the "science of photography" more seriously than others this book is a must read.  Bryan Peterson is excellent in explaining what's involved to create proper exposures.  His style of writing directs you right to the point with clear rules and guidelines for doing what's best to take photos properly. You'll learn so much from every chapter but what stands out is the criticality of creating a storytelling composition.  I highly recommend this book and keeping it handy for reference.  Then watch your skills and improvement take your photography to the next level.  Enjoy!