Read This If You Want to Take Great Photographs

nice author, smart, for pro, good stimulation

very well written

If you are taking your first step into photography as a hobby, then is probably as good as you could do. He will give you a quick grounding in the numerous aspects that make photography an art form. He gives you key compositional concepts; from leading lines and framing, to rule of thirds and depth of field. Really making you think about your photographs while helping you develop your photographer's eye. There is an excellent chapter on light which every photographer should be thinking about constantly. One of my favorite things from this book with the fact that the author includes the "tip" and an example of a well photograph that applies the concept. Also covered are the technical aspects such as the trio (aperture, shutter speed and ISO) and details of the various lens types and their differences. There are some stunning pictures throughout which exemplify all the points made in the book which I found inspiring. They were helpful in solidifying the different concepts in my mind. All things considered, I think this book is a damn good introduction to photography. Gives enough information to get you out taking good photographs without drowning you in formulas and jargon. Admittedly, further reading will be required as you develop as a photographer; but that is true of your journey into any art form.

Fantástic book. Straight forward, easy to understand and perfect for those keen to learn basic tips and techniques without being overwhelmed.

A great book for introducing my wife to the DSLR world and for reminding myself of some of the basics of photography that I'd forgotten.Very easy to read and provides the technical stuff in such an easy to read manner that you might not even realise that you're reading technical 'stuff'. I highly recommend this book.

It's a short and sweet little reference book to have on hand and go over from time to time of you fond yourself lacking in inspiration or needing a new way to look at things. If you're a total beginner It's not everything you'll need, but you dont need much more.

Les examples sont très clairs, il n'y a pas de complication pour les débutants.