The Pocket Photographer: How to take beautiful photos with your phone

by Mike Kus

Everyone has a camera on their phone. Author Mike Kus, a photographer with a strong Instagram following, demonstrates the simple tricks and techniques that take your photography to another level. His methods can be mastered by anyone, and the content avoids reference to specific phone camera technology, instead relying on the clear principles to make you a better photographer, regardless of the camera you own. The book is written, designed and illustrated by the author.

Genres: Photography, Nonfiction

144 pages, Hardcover

Published November 23, 2021

Reviews

[Julia Bogdan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Дуже поверхнева книжка навіть для новачків, але гарні фото для натхнення

[Alona · Rating 4 out of 5]

Мені сподобалось наскільки структурованою є ця книга, все дуже коротко і зрозуміло. Багато прикладів фотографій, які відразу ілююструють те, що автор хотів пояснити.

[Gábor Karacs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Overview
"The Pocket Photographer: How to take beautiful photos with your phone" is an insightful guide by Mike Kus, a professional in photography and graphic design. This book serves as a comprehensive manual for amateur photographers seeking to elevate their phone photography game.

Synopsis
Mike Kus delves into the art of capturing extraordinary images using just a phone camera. He imparts valuable knowledge on various facets of photography, including setting adjustments, composition, lighting, and the use of digital enhancements. The book is interspersed with practical examples, vivid illustrations, and interactive exercises, enabling readers to hone their skills through active learning.

Why You Should Read It?
Whether you're a novice or an experienced shutterbug, this book is a treasure trove of photography wisdom. Kus' approachable writing styledemystifies complex concepts. His emphasis on experimentation and personal style makes this book a catalyst for creative exploration, transcending the constraints of phone brands and models.

Critics and Review
Critics have lauded the book for its engaging narrative and practical advice. Kus's ability to convey technical information with humour and simplicity has been particularly appreciated, making the book a hit among readers who value both substance and accessibility.

Verdict
"The Pocket Photographer" is an essential read for anyone interested in unlocking the full potential of their phone camera. It's an invitation to view the world through a lens of creativity and capture it with confidence.

About the Author
Mike Kus is an expert photographer and a gifted graphic designer. His expertise shines through every page, guiding readers to discover the joy of phone photography and encouraging them to craft their unique visual narratives.

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[Ben · Rating 3 out of 5]

Everyone has a camera about them these days, on their mobile phones, and with hundreds of opportunities to create photographs and images every day, a guide to making the most of this technology is always useful.

The photographer and author Mike Kus takes a look at photography in the mobile phone age, but from a photographer’s perspective. There are informative chapters about composition, light, lenses and technology. There are also chapters about the post-processing of images, and the best places to put your photos for an audience.

There is plenty for the potential mobile phone photographer to learn from the book. The photography that is used is uniformly high-standard, with well-illustrated points made. We learn all about producing bokeh, changing viewpoints in photos, leading with perspective, photographing people, and issues with street and people photography.

For anyone with any interest in digital and mobile phone photography The Pocket Photographer has plenty of useful help and advice, as well as providing further ideas and space for development.

[Lore · Rating 4 out of 5]

I bought this book as a souvenir from Fotografiska Museum and because I liked the images in it. Not being quite a novice, I didn't find this book very informative - but it has pretty pictures and a nice perspective. For someone trying to improve his/her photographs and is at the beginning of the road, this book might be a good choice.

[Claire · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are gorgeous photos in here. But the most important thing is that is easy to understand. Everything is very straightforward. And I'm already doing some things that I didn't realise I was doing to make my pictures better. Lots of great ideas in here.

[Ami Schroder · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this simple, easy to read guide to taking better photos with your phone. Although some items may seem like common sense, it's a good reminder to see it in writing and be reminded. I picked up a some tips and learned a few new things about my phone camera!

[J. · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book contained a number of worthwhile hints for using a phone’s camera. I suspect he focused (possible pun here) on phones with telephoto and wide angle lenses, which mine doesn’t have, but the principles are the same, I suspect.

[Tiago Henriques · Rating 4 out of 5]

An accessible primer into photography, mobile or otherwise.

[WiseB · Rating 3 out of 5]

The techniques from the book do not apply only to phones but also for other cameras. Small and handy book that is easy to read with sample photos on different methods mentioned.

[Mike N · Rating 2 out of 5]

A well produced, attractive little book. But very simplistic. You won’t learn much if you’re taken any sort of pictures in the past. Maybe good for beginners?

[Yellowoasis · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great book! Tons of great ideas, with examples and explanations.

[Vladyslav Papidokha · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s too basic and lacks technical details. But the photos are beautiful.

[Marina Braga · Rating 5 out of 5]

Проста і зрозуміла книга навіть для недосвідчених фотографів

[Sofiia Soliar · Rating 3 out of 5]

Дуже просто книга. З очевидними порадами.
Може бути цікава лише на ранніх етапах захоплення фотографією.
Оцінюю на три зірки через надто вже поверхневий погляд на фотографію

[Anastasiia Skorobogatova · Rating 3 out of 5]

Книга дуже якісно надрукована. Багато гарних фото. Але з інформації там лише загальні підказки для не фотографів.

[Maryna Ponomaryova]

Дуже бейсік, але фото гарні

[Anastasia MacKenzie · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 Some good basic tips.