num_pages: 240
description: 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 ha?so 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 an entire chapter 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 friend?without 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 l
language: English
title: The Digital Photography Book
publisher: Peachpit Press