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Summary: Buy this book
Review: As an above amature photographer, I initally found this book to tell me everything I already knew.....Except, this book not only told me why but showed me results in taking photographs the bad way and then the good way. I am on my way to ordering Nick's two other books as soon as I finish this....Thanx Nick
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Summary: I fell in love with this book
Review: I enjoyed each moment reading this book. I plan to re-read it multiple times in future years. What makes this book really stand out is that it presents examples of what not to do (pictures that look "common") side-by-side with better ideas, presented using simple and touching text. The design and pictures make this a work of art. It is not about my camera; it is about me. I have been taking photos of my family over 30 years, and this book encouraged me. I want to get out and experiment even more.
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Summary: Unpretentious how-to book on improving your snaps. Fun.
Review: I love this book. This book is great for those who want to make otherwise average snap shots into something fresh and memorable. His suggestions are straight forward and unpretentious. The author does not overwhelm novices with technical details, but rather concentrates on helping photographers (novices and advanced amateurs) improve daily snapshots into something memorable.
He illustrates his points by showing actual photos with mistakes and all taken by other family members and friends and show how each situation could be improved using the same amateur equipment. Fun to read.
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Summary: Terrific guide for EVERY amateur photographer!!
Review: I picked this book up when I was considering teaching an amateur photography class at an outdoor retreat thinking I might get a few tips and some sample photos to show the class. What a surprise when I realized that this was the perfect, concise, easy-to-understand guide to taking great photographs with a basic, point-and-shoot digital camera! Kelsh is funny, easy to relate to, easy to understand, and obviously very good at what he does. I've since bought all of his books and have given copies of this one to my friends and family. If you like to take pictures, BUY THIS BOOK!!
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Summary: Terrific guide for EVERY amateur photographer!!
Review: I picked this book up when I was considering teaching an amateur photography class at an outdoor retreat thinking I might get a few tips and some sample photos to show the class. What a surprise when I realized that this was the perfect, concise, easy-to-understand guide to taking great photographs with a basic, point-and-shoot digital camera! Kelsh is funny, easy to relate to, easy to understand, and obviously very good at what he does. I've since bought all of his books and have given copies of this one to my friends and family. If you like to take pictures, BUY THIS BOOK!!
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Summary: Easy professional tips for everyday photographers
Review: In reading Nick Kelsh's book, I felt as if he were standing beside me, tilting my camera this way and that, and saying "See how much nicer your photo is when you do this and that?" With his great sense of humor, his down-to-earth writing, and his photographic examples, he shows the reader how to apply professional techniques to everyday photography. Reactions to your photo album will go from "How nice" to "Wow!"
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Summary: Easy professional tips for everyday photographers
Review: In reading Nick Kelsh's book, I felt as if he were standing beside me, tilting my camera this way and that, and saying "See how much nicer your photo is when you do this and that?" With his great sense of humor, his down-to-earth writing, and his photographic examples, he shows the reader how to apply professional techniques to everyday photography. Reactions to your photo album will go from "How nice" to "Wow!"
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Summary: Kelsh's books will forever change the way you take pictures
Review: Kelsh has done it again. What a great book to really learn how to take better photos. Easy to read... I read this book in about 2 hours. Kelsh shows you how to use an ordinary digital camera to take photo's that look professional. He shows you side by side a typical snapshot and the same shot when you use professional techniques. This book is not all about f-stops and apertures. Anyone that has a camera can learn how to take pictures that will impress your friends and family. Kelsh's books have changed the way I take pictures forever.
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Summary: Fun, creative, encouraging!
Review: The focus of this book is creativity in photography for people who haven't done a lot of picture-taking. In addition to showcasing some simple concepts, this book gives creative ideas and suggestions for all kinds of challenging photography situations (birthday parties, family meetings, the list goes on). Kelsh's emphasis is on simplicity and ingenuity, and is guaranteed to transform your ho-hum snapshots into enlargement-worthy favorites.This book has a few simple concepts that will revolutionize the way you take pictures (as well as the way you look at people). What could be simpler than the tips found in this book? We can all get closer, turn off the flash, take a lot of pictures (a few rolls at a time), and look at situations from unexpected perspectives. And yet, with just these basic tips, Nick Kelsh assures us that we will begin to take photos that will be treasured as instant classics. Kelsh's tone is encouraging, conversational, and assuring. He is part-professional, part-everyphotographer. He is equally comfortable with portrait photography and snapshots. He avoids technical jargon and sticks with phrases we all like to imagine in connection with our own photos: "the envy of all your friends," "compliments on your photos," "people will ask you to photograph their children," and so on. You'll love your first reading of it, and I bet it will become a favorite over time. I'm tempted to buy several copies to give to friends. So don't wait -- get it, read it, and start taking pictures of your loved ones! And check out ALL of Nick Kelsh's titles!
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Summary: Fun, creative, encouraging!
Review: The focus of this book is creativity in photography for people who haven't done a lot of picture-taking. In addition to showcasing some simple concepts, this book gives creative ideas and suggestions for all kinds of challenging photography situations (birthday parties, family meetings, the list goes on). Kelsh's emphasis is on simplicity and ingenuity, and is guaranteed to transform your ho-hum snapshots into enlargement-worthy favorites. This book has a few simple concepts that will revolutionize the way you take pictures (as well as the way you look at people). What could be simpler than the tips found in this book? We can all get closer, turn off the flash, take a lot of pictures (a few rolls at a time), and look at situations from unexpected perspectives. And yet, with just these basic tips, Nick Kelsh assures us that we will begin to take photos that will be treasured as instant classics. Kelsh's tone is encouraging, conversational, and assuring. He is part-professional, part-everyphotographer. He is equally comfortable with portrait photography and snapshots. He avoids technical jargon and sticks with phrases we all like to imagine in connection with our own photos: "the envy of all your friends," "compliments on your photos," "people will ask you to photograph their children," and so on. You'll love your first reading of it, and I bet it will become a favorite over time. I'm tempted to buy several copies to give to friends. So don't wait -- get it, read it, and start taking pictures of your loved ones! And check out ALL of Nick Kelsh's titles!
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