Digital Photography Complete Course: Learn Everything You Need to Know in 20 Weeks

by David Taylor

Go from photography novice to pro in no time! This modular photography course is the ultimate master class in digital photography.

This new edition of DK Books' complete course-based guide to digital photography will help you use your digital camera to its full potential in just 20 weeks. Discover everything you need to know about photography step-by-step, week-by-week.

Now fully updated throughout to include the latest camera kit, this is the perfect one-on-one learning program for beginner photographers. Using a combination of easy-to-understand tutorials, step-by-step demonstrations, practical assignments, and fun Q&As, this book encourages you to put your new learning into practice straight away.

From conveying movement and using natural light to understanding how to master portrait and landscape photography, this one-on-one learning program is a great "foundation course" for people who want to take photography more seriously. Learn about the different modes on bridge and system cameras (DSLR or mirrorless), and demystify digital photography jargon such as aperture, exposure, shutter speed, and depth-of-field.

This photography book will show you how to control and understand every element of your camera. With the aid of simple text and innovative graphics, you'll explore a wide variety of photography skills and genres. Find out how to create landscapes, portraits, still life, and action shots as you discover the full range of your camera.

Master the Art of Photography in As Little As 20 Weeks

Digital Photography Complete Course 2nd Edition will teach you how to take professional-looking pictures you'll be proud to display. The program is completely customizable to your schedule, so you can work through the modules at your own pace. It's also an especially thoughtful gift for aspiring photographers.

This digital photography course will guide you through every aspect of digital

The new edition includes the latest technological and creative developments in digital photography and image manipulation
Follows a guided learning approach with 20 interactive and user-friendly modules
Technical concepts are explained in simple, easy-to-understand language
Innovative graphics illustrate key theories
Combines practical demonstrations, step-by-step tutorials, and creative assignments

Genres: Photography, Nonfiction, Reference, Art, Self Help, Technical

359 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 18, 2015

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Reviews

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this book to help me with my journey into photography and I have enjoyed what I have learned! This is definitely a coffee table book and one a person can go back to in the future.

[Fiona · Rating 5 out of 5]

As all my photography classes were cancelled due to lockdown, I bought this as a step by step guide to taking better DSLR photographs with my new camera. I’m finding it really helpful to read alongside the camera manual and to provide suggestions for projects. The most important advice though is....practise, practise, practise!

[Nigel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very clear for the true beginner.

More overview than complete, but, if one were to complete all the exercises as suggested, one would surely become at least competent. Although, a lot of money would be spent along the way: this is a criticism of photography as a hobby, not the book. Very well illustrated to the point at which my (ancient in Apple terms) iPad Pro struggled to move to the next page sometimes displaying only two fifths of a page. Judicious tapping solves the problem eventually.

[Daniella · Rating 4 out of 5]

very insightful, would read again

[Reid · Rating 4 out of 5]

A truly excellent guide to making photographs, with practical lessons and suggestions for trying out the principles and techniques described. The format is a bit odd—the "quizzes" at the beginnings of the chapters merely confuse and obfuscate rather than illuminate; you have to work too hard to glean the information they contain, which is valuable, and the multiple-choice questions at the end of every chapter are just silly. But otherwise, this is a first-rate guide to anyone who is getting started with digital photography as well as those who are somewhat familiar with their cameras but could use some more depth of information and practice.

[Charles Ray · Rating 4 out of 5]

Digital Photography: Complete Course is a comprehensive and detailed guide to digital photography that tells you just about everything you need to know to bring your photography to the next level. Clear, illustrated examples, and practical exercises take you through the steps to improving your photographic skills in 20 weeks.

I purchased this book from Amazon several years ago, and have used it intermittently to enhance my ability, and thought I would share it with other budding photogs. It’s well worth the investment.

[Courtney Woodward · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book for my photography project and it worked out perfectly, it is divided into weeks with a specific skill and challenge for each week which worked really well with my project.

[Sheena · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have a low-level foundation of knowledge in the technical aspects of digital photography. I felt very comfortable reading through this, and it helped me grasp and understand several things better. I’m not sure if it would be good for someone coming to this hobby super fresh. It might not explain the lessons in enough detail for someone with no prior experience or education.

[SoDark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great guide!!! Easy to understand.

[Pía López Copetti · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book. A truly detailed guide into professional photography that every beginner has to read

[Kenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent and very helpful.

[Daniel Hollands · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good, comprehensive, explanation of digital photography, to help get you started.

[Diogo · Rating 5 out of 5]

O compêndio fabuloso para qualquer amante ou aspirante da fotografia. É escrito de forma calorosa, preocupada e atenta. Acresce ainda os diversos desafios e exercícios que ajudam na hora de aprender.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

you. The information in this book plus the illustrations are very helpful.

[Ana Dias Amaral · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simples, claro, informativo.

[Jessica Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Terrific guide that's easy to follow.

[Julio · Rating 5 out of 5]

good book

If you know nothing or little about photography this is a great book. Full of examples with text explanations to help you understand.

[Will · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very nice textbook.

[Kim Irmen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Several chapters were super valuable. A bit outdated in the pages about editing. I really loved the beginning and ending of each chapter quizzing on what you’ve learned.

[False · Rating 2 out of 5]

A good solid book for learning digital photography using a variety of cameras. It is broken down into 20 weeks worth of lessons on a variety of subjects like low light, focusing, wide angles, etc.

[Hecka · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall very informative. Can be redundant at times, but I suppose that can be useful in some situations.

[Caleb Sommerville · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice and helpful overview. Perfect for beginners.

[Judi Mckay · Rating 4 out of 5]

well laid out, helpful book, which takes a different aspect of photography for each of its 20 lessons, provides examples, "how to", and projects to undertake. It was a bit more advanced than I had expected, and I think, assumed more previous knowledge than I had. Useful info on how to use software to improve the digital shots.

[David Ross · Rating 4 out of 5]

A pretty solid grounding in the basics of photography. It combines knowledge with lessons to make sure you get the practical experience while you learn. After you're introduced to an aspect like wide angle lenses, you are then tasked with applying the principles into an actual photograph. Along the way, you would have built your kit with a lot of the additional items and lenses needed to basically go pro if you wanted. I was really impressed with the advice and the easy to understand presentation. I've been a photographer for a few years now and I picked up quite a few nuggets of new information that have changed my shots or practices.

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