What do you think?
Rate this book
Getting Started in Photography: A Complete Beginner's Guide to Taking Great Pictures
Ready to learn the art and science of creating stunning photographs? This book will get you started. It provides specifics for getting started with photography and taking control of your camera. You'll find everything you need to capture the incredible photos you've been after, -choosing the best camera and gear, -setting up your camera to capture the best photos possible, -mastering the exposure process, -taking sharp photos, -turning snapshots into compositions, -editing your photos quickly and easily (without using Photoshop), -displaying your photos online or in print. The difference between this book and other "intro to photography" guides is that this one is set up as a path to follow rather than just a cursory list of concepts and options. It will make you a better photographer in a much shorter time.
193 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 14, 2016
188 people are currently reading
24 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
April 7, 2020
Great Book for Beginners
This book was easy to understand and didn't use jargon that the experts use. I loved the examples of pictures and how the author did each one. My reason for giving a 4 rating is because of the use of Lightroom/Adobe Photoshop. There are other photo editing softwares out there just like there are cameras. Instead of focusing on Lightroom, the author should touch on others as well since most have a the same or close to the same features as Lightroom. But I will say it's one of the best books I've read on photography.
This book was easy to understand and didn't use jargon that the experts use. I loved the examples of pictures and how the author did each one. My reason for giving a 4 rating is because of the use of Lightroom/Adobe Photoshop. There are other photo editing softwares out there just like there are cameras. Instead of focusing on Lightroom, the author should touch on others as well since most have a the same or close to the same features as Lightroom. But I will say it's one of the best books I've read on photography.
March 1, 2019
To the point and focused
I wanted a quick primer on how to make sense of camera and lens settings (ISO? Aperture?), how they effect each other, and how to leverage them. This book definitely delivered, in a concise and easy to follow way.
I wanted a quick primer on how to make sense of camera and lens settings (ISO? Aperture?), how they effect each other, and how to leverage them. This book definitely delivered, in a concise and easy to follow way.
May 31, 2018
Just fair
I was kind of lost reading this book. There are a lot of DSLR beginner books out there that are much better.
I was kind of lost reading this book. There are a lot of DSLR beginner books out there that are much better.
January 11, 2020
One of the better Intro to Photography books...
Practical. Applicable. Easy to Read and Immediately Use! I would recommend this for the beginner who actually wants to begin.
Practical. Applicable. Easy to Read and Immediately Use! I would recommend this for the beginner who actually wants to begin.
June 30, 2020
Reasonable overview but increasingly less relevant in light of changing technology.
Read
March 1, 2023how do i delete this subscription
March 16, 2016
Great book
I was looking for an easy to read photography book for beginners, this one is perfect. Lots of great information and enjoyable to read besides.
I was looking for an easy to read photography book for beginners, this one is perfect. Lots of great information and enjoyable to read besides.
Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews