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The Digital Photography Book, Volume 2 |  | Author: Scott Kelby
Publisher: Peachpit Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  222 reviews
Sales Rank: 2637
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Pages: 240
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 0.6
ISBN: 0321524764
Dewey Decimal Number: 775
EAN: 9780321524768
ASIN: 0321524764
Publication Date: January 5, 2008
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Product 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. It’s more of that “Ah ha—so that’s 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 world’s 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 here’s 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 I’m shooting turns black. How do I fix that?’ I wouldn’t give you a lecture on flash ratios, or start a discussion on flash synchronization and rear curtain sync. I’d just say “Lower your shutter speed to 1/60 of a second. That should do it” Well, 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.”
Each page covers a single concept on how to make 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.
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 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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 Quick and Easy How To Guide February 21, 2010
Susan Ashley, Ph.D. (California)
I like this author's quick "here's how you do it" approach. He asks a question at the top of the page, shows a photo to illustrate it and then answers it all on one page. He has a notable lack of professional photo jargon which is nice for non-pros, who don't need to buy this book anyway. When there is photo jargon he defines it in easy layman's terms. This book was actually too advanced for me, but I liked it anyway and it gives me hope for the future that one day I can actually make use of the techniques. I liked this book so much that I just ordered Volume 1 from the same author.The ADD & ADHD Answer Book: Professional Answers to 275 of the Top Questions Parents AskThe Asperger's Answer Book: The Top 275 Questions Parents Ask [Aspergers Answ Bk]
Another winner by Kelby February 7, 2010
JWH (Texas)
Kelby's books are always awesome. This was as well. He explains things in a way that even a 'point and shoot' photographer can understand. The book can be used as a guide to try one new technique at a time. You don't have to read the book cover-to-cover. You can just flip to a page and give it a try on your digital SLR.
On the down side - I love underwater photography. Kelby's books don't add much in the way of tips for underwater photography. For everything else - he's unbeatable.
Scott Kelby does it again February 7, 2010
Hesham Ismail
Scott Kelby manages to put together a great book in his awesome writing style. This book is the second in a series. If you haven't read the first (The Digital Photography Book, Volume 1), you should. Like the first volume, this book that will give you the "how to get better results", but not the "why". It is full of tips on equipment, composition, planning and more.
Gift Purchase December 30, 2009
Bill (Florida)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This item was purchased as a gift and arrived in plenty of time for the holidays. Like almost all of Amazon's items it was packaged well and arrived without incident. I purchase a few books a year from Amazon and have yet to have an issue. Thank you and keep up the good work.
To the point and fun to read November 26, 2009
S. Trahan (GA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I enjoyed the book and continue to pull it back out as a quick reference. As described, no great technical detail, just a straight forward "here is what I would do" approach from the author. He also lightens it up and makes it fun to read. I won't make you a pro photographer, but as a beginner/enthusiast you'll get great tips that really will help you take better pictures and get more from your equipment. Might go without saying, but I would start with Volume 1. I purchased them together and will also be purchasing V3.
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