by Bryan Peterson
from Amphoto Books
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Editorial Review"Understanding Digital Photography" is a basic digital photography book by our resident expert, Bryan Peterson. Simply and intelligently, Peterson takes the reader through all the basic and essential techniques and skills required to obtain beautiful-looking digital photograph every time you snap a picture. Peterson thoroughly reviews professional techniques of Photoshop use, as well as the basics of desktop publishing, printing, archiving and storing for personal or professional use. Both new photographers, and serious amateurs will appreciate his in-depth look at common scenarios and how to ensure quality photos under any condition. Peterson covers nature, industrial portraits, sports, interiors, low-light conditions, people, travel, creative tricks (like reflections), weather, macro, wildlife, and much more.
Customer Reviews:
- Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
- Great explanation of photographic theory applied to digitial cameras
I bought this book about a month ago, and since then, have read most of it. Unlike many more technical photography books, this one was written in a interesting manner as to keep me awake. The pictures in the book keep things even more interesting and serve a great purpose as tools to teach and explain to the reader how the theory directly applies to the pictures being taken.
For me, the only way a book like this is worth it, is if it helps me improve my pictures. The pictures I was taking before... more info
- Great book for Digital photography.
I read another Bryan Peterson book, and after finishing it, I immeidately ordered this book. For one, I like his writing style. It is not stuffy, as a matter of fact, it is kind of fun. I WILL admit, there were a few times he took it a little over-board in this book, but ultimately, that doesn't detract from such a well-written book.
This book is very good at taking us through digital photography, from setting our equipment up, to post production in Photoshop. I WILL have to admit, my BIGGEST complaint... more info
- Lots of good tips!
I love this book, it has lots of tips and ideas for the amateur or professional!
- A well-illustrated introductory text
This book provides a great introduction to digital photography. It is illustrated with outstanding images taken by the author. Even if you know a fair amount about digital photography, you will learn new things from this book. I know I did.
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