Review: Skip it.
Rating: 1 out of 5
Date: 01 1, 2013
No discussion on what makes a good photograph, framing, composition. A little info on DSLR cameras, but nothing to help a beginner decide what features will help them get started. No explanation of what the panning feature is or how to actually use it - just shows a couple of pictures and says experiment.The biggest tell-tale that this book isn't worth your time: Not one photo in the book is credited to the author. They are all used under the creative commons license.1) Only promotes DSLR cameras. If you're telling beginners not to spend more than necessary, you don't start them off with DSLR cameras. Should have suggested semi-pro, non-changable lens cameras that allow you to learn with program, shutter priority and aperture priority settings.2)Editing software: Listed Photoshop CS6 without ever mentioning photoshop elements. Elements is only photo editing software, whereas CS6 is much more complex software used for design, painting, and photography.There are many free versions of photo editing software available. Most cameras come with an editing software. Beginners should start with the software that comes with their camera, and sample more complex programs as they develop shooting skills.