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The Digital Photography Book, Volume 2

The Digital Photography Book, Volume 2
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Author(s): Scott Kelby
Publisher: Peachpit Press
Paperback: 240 pages
Language(s): English
ISBN: 0321524764
Published On: 2008-01-05
Studio: Peachpit Press
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Scott Kelby, author of the groundbreaking bestseller The Digital Photography Book, Vol. 1 is back with an entirely new book that picks up right where Vol. 1 left off. Its more of that Ah haso thats how they do it, straight-to-the-point, skip the techno jargon; packed with stuff you can really use today, that made Vol. 1 the worlds bestselling book on digital photography.

In Volume 2, Scott adds entirely new chapters packed with Plain English tips on using flash, shooting close up photography, travel photography, shooting people, and even how to build a studio from scratch, where he demystifies the process so anyone can start taking pro-quality portraits today! Plus, he's got full chapters on his most requested topics, including loads of tips for landscape photographers, wedding photographers, and there's anentirechapter devoted to sharing some of the pro's secrets for making your photos look more professional, no matter what you're shooting.

This book truly has a brilliant premise, and heres how Scott describes it: If you and I were out on a shoot, and you asked me, When I use my flash, the background behind the person Im shooting turns black. How do I fix that? I wouldnt give you a lecture on flash ratios, or start a discussion on flash synchronization and rear curtain sync. Id just say Lower your shutter speed to 1/60 of a second. That should do it Well, 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.

Each page covers a single concept on how to make 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.

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 nearly another 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.

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Customer Reviews
"Great Book !!!"
Written By: G. M. R. JOSE
I totally recommend this book. Together with Volume 1, they make an extraordinary simple and hands-on reference for a lot of situations, once you're past Mr Kelby's unique sense of humor, which he toned down a bit on this second book. I love the flash photography section and the studio chapter with enough info to get you started, plus there's plenty more that was not cover in Vol 1 on normal shooting. I can't say this enough, get both books, they're totally worth.
"milk the cow"
Written By: H. Drallmeyer
While The Digital Photography Book Volume I, was a pleasant read with some useful tips for beginners, Volume II is a poor attempt to stretch the success with too much emphasis on wedding photography. let's not forget that these books are meant for beginners, yet most digital SLR users are probably not interested in investing in a studio for portraits. some of the chapters rehash previous chapters from Volume I. In a nutshell, give volume I a try if you are fairy new to digital SLR's and want a quick preview of what's to come. Alternatively give some of the British photo mags like Digital Photography and Photo Plus a try and save you dough on Volume II
"Disappointing"
Written By: Jens Mueller
I got a DSLR for Christmas and was looking for a book to explain how to get the best features using the manual controls. This book tells me which side of the face is the best for a portrait shot. Not what I need.
"Highly Recommended"
Written By: B. Bazemore
Parts 1 & 2 of this series are a must for beginners or enthusiasts wanting to know how to take better pictures. Very informative and entertaining at the same time.
"A good "How To" book."
Written By: Jehan Ghouse
Scott Kelby shares many tips and tricks that separate the home photographer from the magazine photographer. I found the section on flash photography to be especially beneficial. I also appreciate the author's recognition that while you can spend a lot of money on gear and gadgets, there is a lot you can do with gadgets and accessories that cost less than $20! As a seasoned SLR user I opted to skip vol. 1 and go to vol 2 directly. Since I found vol. 2 to be so beneficial, I have now ordered vol.1 to see what other handy tips I can pick-up. This book is well written: not dummied down to be dull, but not too technical to be intimidating.
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