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BetterPhoto Basics

The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Taking Photos Like a Pro

By Jim Miotke

By Jim Miotke

By Jim Miotke

By Jim Miotke

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Category: Photography

Category: Photography

Paperback $21.99

Apr 27, 2010 | ISBN 9780817405021

Ebook $13.99

Feb 09, 2011 | ISBN 9780817400248

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    About BetterPhoto Basics

    Absolutely anyone can take better photos!
     
    If you can press a button, you can take great pictures. It’s as simple as that. In BetterPhoto Basics, Jim Miotke, founder of the popular online photography school BetterPhoto.com, shares tips and tricks to improve your photos right away, no matter what camera you’re using. Too busy to read a book? No problem—flip to any page for an instant tip to use right away! Learn to compose knockout shots, make the most of indoor and outdoor light, and photograph twenty popular subjects, from sunsets and flowers to a family portrait. Those who want to go further get tips on controlling exposure and the secrets behind ten advanced creative techniques. And everyone will appreciate Jim’s breakdown of easy fixes to make in Photoshop. No matter what your level of experience, you’ll be amazed how easy it is to start taking photos like the pros.

    About BetterPhoto Basics

    Absolutely anyone can take better photos!
     
    If you can press a button, you can take great pictures. It’s as simple as that. In BetterPhoto Basics, Jim Miotke, founder of the popular online photography school BetterPhoto.com, shares tips and tricks to improve your photos right away, no matter what camera you’re using. Too busy to read a book? No problem—flip to any page for an instant tip to use right away! Learn to compose knockout shots, make the most of indoor and outdoor light, and photograph twenty popular subjects, from sunsets and flowers to a family portrait. Those who want to go further get tips on controlling exposure and the secrets behind ten advanced creative techniques. And everyone will appreciate Jim’s breakdown of easy fixes to make in Photoshop. No matter what your level of experience, you’ll be amazed how easy it is to start taking photos like the pros.

    Also by Jim Miotke

    The BetterPhoto Guide to Photographing Light
    The BetterPhoto Guide to Creative Digital Photography
    The BetterPhoto Guide to Digital Nature Photography
    The BetterPhoto Guide to Photographing Children
    The BetterPhoto Guide to Digital Photography
    See all books by Jim Miotke

    Also by Jim Miotke

    The BetterPhoto Guide to Photographing Light
    The BetterPhoto Guide to Creative Digital Photography
    The BetterPhoto Guide to Digital Nature Photography
    The BetterPhoto Guide to Photographing Children
    The BetterPhoto Guide to Digital Photography
    See all books by Jim Miotke

    About Jim Miotke

    Jim Miotke has been a photographer for 15 years and runs BetterPhoto.com, a free Web site dedicated to helping budding photographers take better photos. He lives in Redmond, Washington.

    About Jim Miotke

    Jim Miotke has been a photographer for 15 years and runs BetterPhoto.com, a free Web site dedicated to helping budding photographers take better photos. He lives in Redmond, Washington.

    Product Details

    Category: Photography

    Paperback | $21.99
    Published by Amphoto Books
    Apr 27, 2010 | 240 Pages | 7-1/2 x 8-1/2 | ISBN 9780817405021

    Category: Photography

    Ebook | $13.99
    Published by Amphoto Books
    Feb 09, 2011 | 240 Pages | ISBN 9780817400248

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