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Digital Photography Book, The: Part 1 2nd Edition

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This is it—the #1 best-selling digital photography book ever! It’s the award winning, worldwide smash hit, written by Scott Kelby, that’s been translated into dozens of different languages, because it’s the one book that really shows you how to take professional-quality shots using the same tricks today’s top digital pros use (and surprisingly, it’s easier than you’d 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."

Here’s how Scott describes this book’s 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 wouldn’t stand there and give you a photography lecture. In real life, I’d just say, ‘Put on your zoom lens, set your f-stop to f/2.8, focus on the flower, and fire away.’ That’s what this book is all about: you and I out shooting where I answer questions, give you advice, and share the secrets I’ve learned just like I would with a friend—without all the technical explanations and techie photo speak.”

This isn’t a book of theory—full 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, you’ll learn another pro setting, tool, or trick to transform your work from snapshots into gallery prints. If you’re tired of taking shots that look “okay,” and if you’re tired of looking in photography magazines and thinking, “Why don’t my shots look like that?” then this is the book for you.
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    May 10, 2013
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For the past three years, Scott Kelby has been honored with the distinction of being the world’s #1 best-selling author of books on photography. He’s Editor and Publisher of Light It! digital magazine (the how-to magazine for studio lighting and hot-shoe flash), Photoshop User magazine, and is President of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP). He’s the co-host of the highly acclaimed weekly videocast The Grid (a photography talk show), and teaches photography, Lightroom, and Photoshop workshops around the world. Scott is an award-winning author of more than 50 books, including The Adobe Photoshop Book for Digital Photographers, The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Book for Digital Photographers, and Light It, Shoot It, Retouch It: Learn Step by Step How to Go from Empty Studio to Finished Image.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0321934946
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Peachpit Press; 2nd edition (May 10, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780321934949
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0321934949
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.8 x 9 inches
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Photographer, award-winning author, Editor of Photoshop User magazine, Publisher of Lightroom magazine, founder of the annual 'Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk,' CEO of the KelbyOne Online Educational Community for Photographers, Lightroom and Photoshop users; co-host of the live weekly photography podcast "The Grid," Conference Technical Chair for the annual Photoshop World Conference, and struggling guitar player.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book - A Win-Win for Beginning to Intermediate Photographers
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2016
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I love Scott Kelby. His books are exciting to read, informative at a decent level without being pedantic or boring, and he's a master at explaining complex issues in easy-to-understand terms. If this isn't enough, he gives a lot of "recipes" for achieving some basic (and not-so-basic) effects that will delight you. Another well-known publisher of Photoshop / Photography books throws a poison dart at Scott (at least, it sounds like it's aimed at Scott!) with a disgruntled comment about writers who base their books on recipes. But why? There's no rule that says you can't have the best of both worlds. Yes, teach me how to fish for the long haul. But, like Scott, a few fish on the plate right now would be fantastic. Scott does throw in a lot of learning that will go far as you advance in your understanding and ability. He just does it so well--and so logically--you absorb it almost painlessly. (And if pain is involved, he's kind enough to warn you: This might hurt a bit. Okay, it's gonna hurt a lot!) You've gotta love Dr. Kelby. Another Kelby book that's a must-have is "The Adobe Photoshop CS5 Book for Digital Photographers." (Or, any similar titles by Kelby targeted to your current version of Photoshop.) One final compliment: Reading Scott's books is like having him alongside on a personal photo adventure. He's smart, funny and genuine--not always an easy combination to find in a how-to book. AND his tips are plentiful, useful and understandable for even a beginner. Go ahead, buy the boring technical books written in pompous language by the self-promoting "professors" of photography. They're useful and necessary if you want to reach the top layers of the profession. But you can have the best of both worlds by hanging out with your buddy, Scott Kelby. He won't saddle you with a diet of technical jargon. His goal is to get you in there, shoot the pictures, pick up great tips along the way and enjoy the ride.
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CGuajardo
5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2024
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Arrived quickly. I recently purchased a second hand digital camera. Between the online owners manual and this book I’m figuring it out.
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Some Guy
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book, even if it's more than a decade ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2016
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Great book, even if it's more than a decade old.
And, his writing style is a bit corny -- the first five chapters are actually fake... The author laughs giddily to himself about this, which is his joke at our expense.
But, he finally gets into the good stuff. The book is divided into chapters that cover
1. weddings
2. Sports photography
3. photographing flowers (yes, a whole chapter on that)
4. portrait photography
5. Landscape photography.

A great closing section is the "top ten things I wish someone told me way back when."

Lots of good information -- each page (accompanied by a large photo) covers one topic within the chapter.
I suspect that after reading all four books, you'd be pretty well-informed.
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MwCal
5.0 out of 5 stars Become best friends with your DLSR
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2013
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This book pretty much answered every question I had about my DLSR. I was planning a trip and wanted to make sure I got the best use out of my camera rig, which had always been a daunting prospect. After reading this book, I couldn't wait to try out all the different recommendations and scenarios that the author worked through in language that was direct, easy-to-understand and carefully walked the line between critical technical considerations and not getting so geeked out that it would frighten mere mortal photographers. My post-reading photos are finally something I'm proud of. I'd frame them. People comment on them. And it really didn't take that much effort to get them once I had referenced this book.

The one thing this book doesn't have that some readers might want is a detailed explanation of photography terms, science and deep technical issues, and that was fine with me. There are plenty of books for that. What Kelby does is tell you how to get a great photo, especially in the most common settings (sunsets, weddings, landscapes, sports, portraits...). The logic is simple for each and he even provides simple setups for different types of photos. I used his little laundry list of settings for some sunset shots in Hawaii and they came out absolutely stunning. I was never able to nail that before reading this book.

Highly recommended. Once you read it and apply the concepts, you'll suddenly realize how much further you can take your pictures when you decide to move beyond a mobile phone or a point-and-shoot.
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Carl R. Mousley
5.0 out of 5 stars Like a photography FAQ. I love it (Kindle edition fixed)
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2013
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(I bought this book as soon as it appeared and the initial release had some problems with the text in hint and tip boxes being displayed black on black. As at 19 June 2013, this has been fixed - and one of the joys of the Kindle system is that the updates arrive automatically on your device. Very happy!)

Scott explains his approach early on: "The idea is simple: You and I are out on a photo shoot. While we're out shooting, you have lots of questions, and I'm going to answer them here in the book just like I would in real life - straight and to the point, without teaching you all the technical aspects and behind-the-scenes technology of digital photography."

In other words, it's like a giant FAQ. If you want an in-depth explanation of the exposure triangle, this is not for you. But if you want a great, easy-to-use, amusing to read reference that you can consume in bite-sized chunks, this is for you.

Great stuff!
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Evgeni
5.0 out of 5 stars Useful book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 11, 2023
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This book help me improve my photography skills, recommended 👍
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Carlos E Martinesco
4.0 out of 5 stars Great overall rules
Reviewed in Brazil on August 14, 2019
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I believe this book covered the major situations you can face in photography. Mr. Scott Kelby has a very good way to teach that makes easy to understand.
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Shantanu Chatterjee
5.0 out of 5 stars Learning the settings of a camera
Reviewed in India on October 21, 2017
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Wonderful book for setting camera for scintillating photography. This book is essential for learning of titbits for clicking and setting of a new photographer .
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Lise
5.0 out of 5 stars Love that book !
Reviewed in Canada on March 8, 2014
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Scott Kelby really knows how to explain things so that we can understand clearly. For the first time, there are things that I now understand ( like the f-stops ). I have two of his books and I refer to them often as I practice what he teaches. My pictures are improving. I don't have the gear that he has and I will never be a professional but I enjoy taking better pictures. He gives many tips that can help us tremendously.As an amateur photographer, I am very pleased and I am looking forward to buy his other books.Thank you Scott for writing these books.
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Manuel Hafner
5.0 out of 5 stars Super Buch für leicht Fortgeschrittene Anfänger
Reviewed in Germany on August 1, 2014
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Scott Kelby geht hier auf eine ganze Reihe von Fragen und Ideen rund um den Einsatz einer Kamera ein. Er lässt die allermeisten Hintergrunddetails im Grundlagenbereich aus, was eine Blende ist sucht man in diesem Buch daher vergeblich. Viele Tipps sind jedoch sehr gut, und vor allem liefert das Buch eine gute Übersicht über was da in der Welt der Photografie gibt, was man wofür braucht, und was man damit machen kann. Sicher sind Kapitel wie über Hochzeitsshotings weniger spannend für den Amateur, aber insgesamt fand ich das Buch unterhaltsam und Lehrreich.
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