All you need is a digital camera or a mobile phone and this best-selling book to unlock your potential as a photographer.From choosing the right equipment and aperture exposure to adjusting focus and flash, The Beginner’s Photography Guide explains key concepts in clear and simple terms to help you maximize the features of your camera.
Inside this book, you’ll find:
-An overview of the basics of photography, including the equipment you need, how to set the correct exposure, how to use different lenses, and how to edit pictures
-Clear, step-by-step explanations, tutorials, handy kit, and camera-setting checklists to support you on your photography journey
-Simple annotated images that explain the differences and uses of equipment, lenses, and methods
Written for beginners, this handbook contains step-by-step tutorials covering the range of camera functions and photographic techniques. Each chapter of the book contains practical hands-on projects to help you get the best from your camera. You’ll also learn how to enhance your images using a range of innovative ideas adopted by professionals.
This revised edition has been updated to reflect all the latest technological developments and creative trends in digital image-making. This manual will teach you all the tips and techniques you need to ensure that your memorable moments are captured perfectly every time!
Dr. Tim Parker –
I’ve been a semi-pro photographer for many decades, going through film, medium and large format cameras, to the first digital cameras, through to today’s best Sony and Nikon DSLRs. So, I don’t consider myself a novice to the art and science of photography. But I do continue to look for good books on photography to recommend to friends (and, mostly, their kids) who want to do better than smartphone photographs.This book, and it’s follow-on volume, are two of the best books I’ve seen on the subject of digital photography. Focusing (sorry!) on the Beginner volume, there’s one of the best explanations of the differences between Auto, Program, Aperture, Shutter, and Manual modes in the first few chapters that I’ve seen in a book, and taking not too many words to convey the concepts accompanied by photos that show when and how. In fact, that’s a theme throughout the book: lots of photos illustrating the settings and controls, and the effect they have. For example, talking about exposure, there’s photos to show different exposure corrections, and a (no so beginner) discussion of stacking for effect. Throughout the tone is light and useful. I like the way each spread of two pages is on a subject, providing just enough information for a beginner to “get” the concept and implement it. The book moves to more interesting and technical subjects in the latter part, but it’s done well and should not scare anyone away (a problem with some other Beginner books I’ve reviewed).I’ve already recommended this book to several people and they have all said they learned a lot from reading through (and trying) what’s discussed. Instead of going with plain old Auto mode every time, they experiment with growing confidence, and become better photographers along the way. That’s what a Beginner book should do, and this one accomplishes it well. I’m impressed and wholeheartedly recommend this book both for beginner and Intermediate photographers.
Patrick Whalen Photographer –
* very useful photography book* covers all the settings* great visual examples* educational tool* super reference* affordableAs a iPhone 13 Photographer I found this book to be a asset when I can afford to buy good digital camera to peruse my business development and experiences in the photography field!I also, run my photo printing services online and high quality printing at my home business.
Robert C. Berdan –
The book is very good, I did find them using acronyms in the book before they explained what they were e.g. CSC, which is surprising given it is a book for new photographers. That being said it is one of the best books I have read. It is difficult for authors now that there are so many different cameras and models, but they do a pretty good job. The reality is that folks will still need to read their camera manuals as well – they are much improved. My camera manuals average 500 pages and it can be intimidating, but one does not have to read the whole camera manual at one time. The bottom line is I would recommend this book to new photographers or for use in a introductory photography course.
Annie –
Easy to follow, lots of illustrations. Loved it!
tinky –
Excellent review with lots of useful tips for an enthusiast. Has plenty of helpful diagrams and photographs to illustrate the point. Great price.
jessy l.cote –
perfect
Heidi Rochon –
Carry this book with me always. Good info
Brian –
Covers the subject of beginners photography very well. I am not new to photography but found this book very informative.
dinesh –
Serious on Photogtaphy? don’t look elsewhere. Best book!!
After I bought my first SLR which is D5300, thought to buy a book through which I can learn some Nitty-gritty of Photography. Fortunate enough I purchased this book ( Fresh 2nd edition, fully revised and updated. )I chose Flexibound format, found it much better and light in weight, cheap in price. Buying a hardcover has no difference except the cost. Books are forever, keep it neat and safe and it’ll be with you forever either spiral or Flexibound.Now about the content:———————————-If you get this book I can assure you will learn a lot about Photography and it is more than best for a novice Photographer. You will get to learn in very simple terms, very easy and straight forward English, no heavy jargon. Book will tell you know your camera man!!!This book can easily teach you about the most important aspect of Photography which is Exposure and that comprises of Aperture settings, Shutter speed and ISO. Also teach you about SLR body parts, you will know your camera better then.Many of us beginners got confused on f-stop values related to aperture size and here this book take your boat to the other shore. This book includes almost all the matter related to a modern SLR’s settings and photography modes like P S A M and much more.CHAPTERS:—————-1- Equipment2- Exposure3- Focusing4- Lenses5- Available light6- Flash7- Image enhancementWell arranged Glossary and Index on the back.The page quality is super glossy and thick. I should say it’s much more in this price tag and thanks to DK Publishing for keeping the price minimum for this awesome book. I loved it!!Thank you for taking your time reading this review and if you found my review helpful, please give me a like dear friends!!!
JillyK –
Good value. Clear, concise, well written with informative and relevant photos
Excellent book. Well written and illustrated. It does start off VERY basic but soon gets into the technical stuff which is explained in a clear and concise way.It is very focussed (sorry for the pun) on Canon for camera operations but the info should transfer.I paired it with Digital Photography Basics Pocket Guide which has lots of practice assignments and I find the two books complement each other well.