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Photography: A Practical Guide
"This book provides practical advice and inspiration for both the novice and the seasoned photographer..." from the back cover.
- GenresPhotographyReference
336 pages
First published January 1, 2000
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January 18, 2021
So I got this book as a present when I was in high school. I habitually go through creative phases, and back then I was in my camera phase. This year my camera phase has reoccurred, or perhaps I've regressed, but since I never read this book then, and I've got a fancy new camera now, I've finished the book today.
I also want to disclose that in reading the book, I cheated. Mpst how-to-instruction type books include self indulgent introductions by the author, and I chose to skip that nonsense. So I cant tell you if it was self indulgent, or truly filled with much needed words of wisdom.
Lot of interesting information in this book, assuming like me, you are a beginner hobbyist and not a professional. It covers the basics of shutter speed, aperture, lighting, and subject. It covers filter and frames, and lenses, and how different types of films affect the overall look and quality of your image, and it covers the different types of photography in general.
Theres a whole section on how to set up a dark room, and develop your own film...I cheated a little bit more and skipped that too. I just dont feel like becoming a master chemist is in the cards for me.
I didn't find all the information massively relevant to me. The digital photography section was undersized, but I guess that the skill set used on a traditional camera are easily applied to a digital camera. I also found the digital photography section was overwhelmingly focused on photo-manipulation software, and i probably won't be making my new hobby quite so involved. I just want to take a few pretty photos.
This book offers a nice basic overview for anyone who is not an expert, but fast advances in technology mean this book may not be the most current in terms of digital photography.
I also want to disclose that in reading the book, I cheated. Mpst how-to-instruction type books include self indulgent introductions by the author, and I chose to skip that nonsense. So I cant tell you if it was self indulgent, or truly filled with much needed words of wisdom.
Lot of interesting information in this book, assuming like me, you are a beginner hobbyist and not a professional. It covers the basics of shutter speed, aperture, lighting, and subject. It covers filter and frames, and lenses, and how different types of films affect the overall look and quality of your image, and it covers the different types of photography in general.
Theres a whole section on how to set up a dark room, and develop your own film...I cheated a little bit more and skipped that too. I just dont feel like becoming a master chemist is in the cards for me.
I didn't find all the information massively relevant to me. The digital photography section was undersized, but I guess that the skill set used on a traditional camera are easily applied to a digital camera. I also found the digital photography section was overwhelmingly focused on photo-manipulation software, and i probably won't be making my new hobby quite so involved. I just want to take a few pretty photos.
This book offers a nice basic overview for anyone who is not an expert, but fast advances in technology mean this book may not be the most current in terms of digital photography.
February 25, 2018
Very dated.
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