The Digital Photography Book, Volume 2
by Scott Kelby
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Book Reviews of The Digital Photography Book, Volume 2
Book Review: Lots of great tips
Summary: 4 Stars
Ever wanted to sit down with a great photographer and and ask a bunch of questions, about how they got those great shots? That is exactly what this book is. It a conversation about how to get those perfect shots. He discusses various techniques, and equipments, giving you the pros and cons of the different options.
Be ready to go take some pictures! These are practical, hands on tips that you need to practice and learn to apply. There is very little theory here, it's one page one technique, next page something different. Something like an apprenticeship, get this, do that, don't ask why, it's not important. Here is how you do this technique.
Well worth the money for a someone who understands how the camera works and wants to learn how to make different types of shots "LIKE A PRO".
Book Review: Helpful and to the point.
Summary: 5 Stars
Scott covers many areas and types of photography and although we are not all going to be involved in all the areas covered, it is great to learn about them, none the less. The skills can always be applied to other types of photography. For instance, we all won't work as a wedding photographer, but the majority of people will hire one at some point in life. If nothing else I would know what to look for as a consumer. The other way of looking at it is that most of us will shoot some photos at a family function of one kind or another and these are transferable skills. Scott's books always teach me something new. I was so pleased with Volumes 1 & 2 that I am now going to try his PhotoShop books. His are great "how to" manuals. I find myself using them as reference for different aspects of photography.Book Review: If you take photos, you'll love this book--and use it!
Summary: 5 Stars
Like Mr. Kelby's best-selling first Digital Photography Book, this book is a gem. Every page is a single tip, clearly explained and illustrated. It's like sitting next to the best photographer you know while he explains what gear you need, and when and how to use it. No matter what brand your camera, what level your experience, or how big your budget, you're sure to find this book useful.
Highlights of Book 2 include how to set up and use studio lighting, flash, macro photography, weddings, portraits, and much, much more. At the end are sixteen "recipes" for getting specific types of shots, with all the details you need to know.
Keep this one in your camera bag. Not only is it full of information, it's inspirational. And a great gift for the photographer in your life.
Book Review: My new bible
Summary: 5 Stars
I have never written a review on Amazon so that tells you I must be really impressed with this book. I am passionate about photography as a creative outlet for myself. This book and Scotts first book really helped me take my photography to the next level. I am not an avid reader and this book is laid out perfectly because it gets straight to the point. I am the kind of person that is like just tell me how to do it already and that is what this book does. It takes you to the next level in your photography and does it by getting straight to the point. I had to go to Krakow, Poland and had just received his volumn 1 book which made a huge difference in the way I captured the experience. I am dead jealous of his skills but am so thankful for him sharing them. Thank you Scott!!
Jodi
Book Review: Extremely short content, very disappointing
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought this book because I considered it as a very informative and well explained book on the digital photography and I expected some explanations about the digital editing as well, but when I start reading the book, it disappointed me so much.
The book is extremely for beginners and has very short contents (without any details), the 60% of the book is filled with photos, and the content is not enough for a person who has already an average knowledge about his own point-and-shoot camera, So I don't recommend it to all of you guys who already know a little about the digital camera functions like, aperture, shutter speed, focal length and flash etc,, believe me this book is not more than just telling u press this button and release that button.. not even explains you why should u do that?