National Geographic Photo Basics: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Great Photography
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Description
For digital camera and smartphone users, a complete how-to guide written by a renowned National Geographic photographer. Learn the essentials of taking great pictures, from lighting, focus, and framing to specialties like infrared and astrophotography. This entertaining book from beloved National Geographic photographer and Photo Ark founder Joel Sartore shows aspiring photographers how to take great pictures, from framing and F-stops to editing and archiving. Whether you're using a phone or a DSLR camera, you'll learn fundamentals that you'll put to work every day. Chapter by chapter, Sartore explains the basics, from choosing a camera and gear to understanding focus, exposure, composition, and lighting. Using examples from his own work, he applies key rules of photography to family, pet, travel, nature, and street photos. Throughout the book you'll find pro tips, quick assignments, and behind-the-lens stories of great photographs, with targeted advice on using your smartphone camera. Fun and informative, this practical book will be your gateway to taking great pictures. With tips from a pro, your photos will look the best they can.
Specifications
| Dimensions | 7.6 x 0.67 x 9.72 inches |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Isbn 10 | 1426219709 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-1426219702 |
| Item Weight | 1.85 pounds |
| Language | English |
| Print Length | 256 pages |
| Publication Date | November 12, 2019 |
| Publisher | National Geographic |
Reviews
User
Truly wonderful guidebook.
This is truly excellent! It provides significant assistance to those who are new to photography. It is certainly a worthwhile purchase.
User
Inspiring Publication
Great book. I’m a long time hobbyist dating back to the sixties and 35 mm days. Really gives great pointers on different types and conditions of photography. The photos are fantastic and inspiring. I really wish they had posted the camera settings on all those photos. It would’ve really helped.
User
Great book for anyone interested in bettering their photography skills.
I was so happy to receive this book before the estimated date! Great book, full of useful information for a person looking to take better photographs; it goes over everything from the basics to more advanced techniques. The author is a wonderful photographer! The spiral binding makes it very easy to use.
User
Helps improve photos
Good book, the only downside is the author goes on a few stream of consciousness rants when providing ideas. Some may like it though. Overall a helpful book.
User
Worth it !
Just finished reading the book.I am a beginner into the hobby.Anyone starting out in photography would benefit from this book.It starts with the basics and ends with photo editing.Great companion for anyone starting out or wants to learn more.I got the Spiral bound version, and I am glad I did.Would make a nice coffee table book for those into the hobby.In addition, I am taking photography 1,2 &3 at the local community college. This book offers great backup and information on what we are learning in class.
User
Great product
Great product at a really good price
User
Got it for my sister's 15th birthday
lots of illustrations and great for any level of expertise. My sister doesn't like to read, but she spent hours with this book, looking at the photos and then ended up reading a lot of the text too :)I also enjoy reading it, as an entry level photographer it gets my creativity turned on
User
Great Ibfo
Was a gift for a budding photographer and she loved it!
User
Love this book.
i love Joel Sartore. i have his national geographic video series and have followed him for a long time. I have many photography books but this one is my favourite for a beginner photographer. Each lesson is short - no more than 2 pages devoted to each lesson. It's to the point, easy to understand and beautifully illustrated with his photographs. He doesn't over analyze, and the reader isn't bogged down in theories and technical jargon. There are the usual lessons on aperture, ISO, shutter speed etc but it is presented very simply. Lots of great tips throughout the book for the experiential learner. The only downside to this book, is that it isn't digital.
User
Excelente
Muito bom pra iniciantes em fotografia
User
buen libro
muy buen libro para iniciar en la fotografia, cubre bien los aspectos basicos
User
For starters to intermediates!
If you're a beginner in professional photography, invest in this book. Its worth more than any YouTube tutorial. However if you're already a professional, the second half of this book is what you would be needing. Either way its a great book to gain more understanding in photography. National Geographic really did a great job!
User
Easy to follow
Easy to follow and assignments to try out. Shall it on my next trip.
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