The Complete Photo Manual (Popular Photography): 300+ Skills and Tips for Making Great Pictures

In the more than four decades I've been a pro photographer, I have never seen a book quite like this. Concise but thorough... easy to find the subject your looking for if you're more advanced. Each hint includes a sample photo of the effect. Almost every hint takes up no more than one page... some just half a page. Book is soft bound BUT has metal corners on the right hand side as you look at the front of the book. I would highly recommend this, the best overall book on photography, to my pro friends as a refresher... and to those wanting to learn almost everything important in photography all the way up to becoming creative with your camera. This book is more geared to those with a DSLR, but a lot of information applies to point-and-shoot cameras as well. My reason for purchasing this book (4 copies!, three copies at Costco and one on Amazon) was to give as a gift to the four people in my extended family around the world (in-laws) who have a VERY severe interest in photography, but need some guidance in many aspects of photography. This book is perfect for those who have spent a year or so learning how to take photographs (as opposed to snapshooting). There are a FEW things covered that would be useful to "professionals" who want to truly meet the expectations of their clients. This is NOT a complete encyclopedia in photography. NO single book fits that description. What makes this a great book is that hints are explained in laymen's terms without being over simplistic.

There are tons of photo books out there to choose from. I particularly like this one because it's from the experts at Popular Photography, it contains 355 separate topics covering "Gear & Setup", "Composition & Shooting", and "Processing & Beyond", and of course, there are numerous photographic examples to give you good ideas. This isn't an electronic cookbook to teach you how to use your camera (although there is information in this regard); it's a workshop between two covers that teaches you what it takes to create the photos you always wanted to but didn't know how to pull it off. You'll just have to buy the book and see how great it is. It's pretty hard to describe a masterpiece with mere words...

Great reference book with some ideas. Not sure it would be useful to a professional, but as an amateur it's a pretty decent reference book on exposure, equipment, and a few other things. It also has some suggestions for shots. I bought it for the photos because I like it in the bookstore for inspirations but now that I've actually read through it, it has some nice tips.

It is very likely that you will find in this book something inspiring to practice in many areas of photography. Well explained techniques and some good examples will no doubt will make you plan your next photography experiment or technique. Cheaper to buy from Amazon than the direct offer from Pop Photo or American Photo magazines. I chose the soft cover version and I'm satisfied with it, the corners of the covers are protected with metal that will protect them from damage. Recommended.

Great book with lots of pictures. Has a step by step explanation on how to accomplish a task with your camera. If you want to take a photo at night with your DSLR they tell you how to do it, what settings to use etc. I am an amateur hobbyist and I am always looking for ways to improve my skills. This book is very helpful and I refer to it almost daily.

Although I liked Scott Kelby's digital photography tip books, however this book packs more photography tips, suggestions, examples and projects.More value for your money and at a reasonable price too coming from a well known photography magazine.

Came in great condition and I got it at a fraction of the cost of a new one.A lot of snobby professionals complain that it doesn't teach them anything they didn't already know and brush it off as only for beginners. However, I don't entirely agree with that statement. I think there is quite a lot of valuable information in this book. While it doesn't give much step-by-step instructions, it has still managed to inspire me and give me a ton of new ideas to try out. I'm not a seasoned professional, but I'm no beginner either. At the end of the day, it's made my photography better and that's the whole point.So yeah, I'm happy with this purchase.

Lots of great tips and techniques. Found out about this book via an insert in my photography magazine. Searched reviews online and of course, Amazon sells it for a much cheaper price. Great investment, even for someone as experienced as I am.

something for everyone recommend it to every serious photographer! condition excellent would not have realised that it was pre loved!

For anyone interested in photography I can recommend this book it has some very usefull tips for taking good photos

I own a lot of photography books and my favorites are those that lay out the information is quick and simple, yet detailed packets. One of two points per page, with photos and illustrations to get the point across.Scott Kelby's books are among the best and now I can add this to my "Top 5 Photo Books of All Time". From the professional and intriguing full-color photos, to the concise setup illustrations, right down to the metal-clad corner protectors, heavy-weight paper, and rounded edges, this book is brilliant!Popular Photography is one of my most loved magazines and I'm so glad they've published this work, as well.I would recommend this to any photography, new or seasoned.

i have been a photographer for many years. After purchasing this book to get ideas for my own photos, I am in awe of the manyphotos and suggestions given in the book. It is clear and concise. Something for me to try......When you take photographs, it is always interesting to see a different point of view.

Même si l'ouvrage est rédigé en anglais, il se laisse aisément lire ... le langage photographique est international ;-) (au pire un dico ou le traducteur Google sous la main et le tour est joué)Le livre amène doucement les conseils, les techniques, le matériel, retouche, traitement ... étape par étape pour toutes personnes (355 au total) et qui répondront à beaucoup de vos questions.Il est clair sur tous les sujets, avec des exemples concrets et le matériel utilisé. Le (petit) bémol serait qu'il n'y a pas tous les réglages mais pour quelqu'un qui débute ou qui ne maîtrise pas encore le manuel, ça peut largement suffire.Pour ma part, je l'ai pris pour sa présentation du côté créativité (point de vue différent) avec des choses simples qui peuvent changer le résultat (tous les ouvrages ne traitent pas le sujet).Il convient autant pour les novices que pour les amateurs ... ok, moins pour les professionnels mais il est ludique.