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Click: The Ultimate Photography Guide for Generation Now
Teens love to take pictures of their friends, their families, their dogs, their noses . . . now they can get serious with Click,the first how-to photography book written by teens for teens. The author is eighteen-year-old Charlie Styr, assisted by writer and photography editor Maria Wakem, and the book is illustrated with more than 150 photos taken by teen photographers around the world. After discovering basic equipment, composition, and lighting, readers explore 27 high-interest techniques, from portraits to action, macro, shooting at night, special effects, and more, with Styr€™s clear how-to advice plus sample photos by teens. Tips from new and established pros, including industry veteran Art Wolfe, Pulitzer Prize winner Vincent Laforet, National Geographic photographer David McLain, and celebrity photographer Chris Buck, bring great photographs totally within reach. Ready? Set? Click!
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144 pages, Paperback
First published March 31, 2009
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March 13, 2009
The book that I wish was written 5, 10, 15 years ago. Perfect for someone picking up the camera for the first time or someone interested in improving their photographs. Also has some neat tips and tricks for people used to playing around with camera settings.
This book is laden with beautiful examples that illustrate the point of the discussion and also contrasts them with what not to do for other examples.
I love love love the pictures that the authors have chosen to include, as they bring a variety and depth that to various subject dimensions.
No matter how often (or not) you pick up a camera, you are sure to pick up something that you haven't thought about (consciously) or learn something new with this book.
The photographs are phenomenal, but the explanations for various techniques, the various things a photographer can do with the camera to achieve a certain point/purpose, and the intent behind a picture are clear, direct, and equally important to this book as well.
Who knows? It's not too late for me to change professions...
This book is laden with beautiful examples that illustrate the point of the discussion and also contrasts them with what not to do for other examples.
I love love love the pictures that the authors have chosen to include, as they bring a variety and depth that to various subject dimensions.
No matter how often (or not) you pick up a camera, you are sure to pick up something that you haven't thought about (consciously) or learn something new with this book.
The photographs are phenomenal, but the explanations for various techniques, the various things a photographer can do with the camera to achieve a certain point/purpose, and the intent behind a picture are clear, direct, and equally important to this book as well.
Who knows? It's not too late for me to change professions...
October 9, 2009
If I were going to get into photography, this would be one of the first books I would buy. It has cool photographs...which is what I spent most of my time looking at. I skimmed the words, but studied the photographs. And, if you already are into photography, this might be a fun book for you to look at--if just for the cool photographs and tips for taking pictures. It is times like this when I wish I was more like the rest of my family and could actually take a picture or two...
July 9, 2010
Am I part of Generation Now? I questioned this for a second, but then figured it didn't matter - even a cursory flip through the book told me there was something here I would learn.
Charlie Styr has collected in this book a great range of edgy and interesting photos from talented teens, that both illustrate and inspire. It also contains all the basics for beginner photographers (aperature, film speed, and composition) with added emphasis for digital camera. There are also bonuses for those who may be interested in taking their photos from just fun to create art or becoming a professional. Most notably, Styr does not shy away (like other books) from post production editing.
Most thought-provoking, for me, was the section on portrait photography. The lines of what is a portrait is blurred, and concentrates on the "who" of the subject. Maybe soon, with much experimentation, I'll be able to take a self-portrait that contents.
Charlie Styr has collected in this book a great range of edgy and interesting photos from talented teens, that both illustrate and inspire. It also contains all the basics for beginner photographers (aperature, film speed, and composition) with added emphasis for digital camera. There are also bonuses for those who may be interested in taking their photos from just fun to create art or becoming a professional. Most notably, Styr does not shy away (like other books) from post production editing.
Most thought-provoking, for me, was the section on portrait photography. The lines of what is a portrait is blurred, and concentrates on the "who" of the subject. Maybe soon, with much experimentation, I'll be able to take a self-portrait that contents.
July 30, 2010
“For teens, by teens.” This accessible, eye-catching, instructional book is bound to get most anyone excited about taking pictures. The fact that all the photos featured are by teens seems like a great resource for “generation now” looking for something to relate to. I appreciate that this isn’t an extremely technical book. There are chapters dedicated to how to approach different types of shots such as portraits or action shots, with a few examples of styles that could work for each type. This book is energetic and encouraging, an inspiration for young adults to share their world, the way they see it.
September 7, 2009
read for BAYA review
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January 20, 2010Skimmed.
January 26, 2011
Photography made simple. This is what i needed.
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