Book Review: Understanding Exposure – How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera

Product Description
For serious amateur photographers who already shoot perfectly focused, accurately exposed images but want to be more creative with a camera, heres the book to consult. More than seventy techniques, both popular and less-familiar approaches, are covered in detail, including advanced exposure, bounced flash and candlelight, infrared, multiple images, soft-focus effects, unusual vantage points, zooming, and other carefully chosen ways to enhance photographs. The A-Z format make sit easy for readers to find a specific technique, and each one is explained in jargon-free language. Top Tips for each technique help readers achieve superb results, even on the first attempt.

About the Author
Bryan Peterson is the author of the best-selling Learning to See Creatively

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Posted by Chun in April 5th, 2009

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Huey Said in March 28th, 2009 @1:32 am

4.0 out of 5 stars
Help from a Friend
Both books are full of useful information, and products that the pros
would use everyday. The best part being, the format in which it is
presented, where you are the…

Zero Said in March 28th, 2009 @1:32 am

5.0 out of 5 stars
Great tips from a pro
I am only half way through the first book, but I am very happy with my purchase. There are great tips from a professional photog that you would only get if you were on the job…

Lunet Said in March 28th, 2009 @1:32 am

5.0 out of 5 stars
Scott Kelby’s Digital Potography Vol 1 and Vol1
As ever this is an exceptional Kelby book. His light and common sense approach makes even the most technical aspects of photography easier to grasp.

Heman Said in March 28th, 2009 @1:32 am

5.0 out of 5 stars
Just What I Needed
I’m yoinking this from the back cover:
“If you and I were out on a shoot, and you asked me, ‘Hey, how do I get this flower to be in focus, with the background out of…

Xochitl Said in March 28th, 2009 @1:32 am

5.0 out of 5 stars
scott kelby digital photography
great non-techie guide to photography and getting great pictures, delivered with a fun and hands-on approcach

Baby Doll Strollers Said in March 28th, 2009 @1:32 am

4.0 out of 5 stars
SImple – But Great
This book is very simple, but I loved it and loved the references it gave me for more information.

Xanadu Said in March 28th, 2009 @1:32 am

5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome stuff
I unfortunately bought this from “brick and nortar” on my way to the airport for a trip. But I wanted some reading material.

Bathroom Safety Products Said in March 28th, 2009 @1:32 am

5.0 out of 5 stars
To-the Point Learning with Some Laughs
These books are great if you just want to get to the point of how to shoot certain subjects. With minium frills and enhanced with some light humor, this book is great for a…

Badru Said in March 28th, 2009 @1:32 am

5.0 out of 5 stars
Great books especially for serious amateurs/ semi-pros
I just opened the package 2 hours ago, and I couldn’t put down Book1 since. I started getting into photography but started with the wrong books.

Badru Said in March 28th, 2009 @1:32 am

4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent how-to for non-pros
The best book(s) on how to shoot specific situations, from portraits to landscapes to weddings. Equally applicable to regular and digital cameras.

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