Product Description

Avoid the time-consuming task of image editing by taking great pictures from the get-go. Dave Huss walks you through the fundamentals of taking great digital photographs by dispelling digital photography myths and teaching you how to maximize all camera features available to you. Discover how to take clear, sharp, professional-level photographs every time; use light wisely; use flash photography to your advantage; match your camera to your computer; share your photos, and much more.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #346617 in Books
• Published on: 2004-03-22
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 376 pages

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Take stunning digital photos every time using the expert advice inside this hands-on guide. Veteran photographer Dave Huss discusses the features to look for in a digital camera, the essentials of photography and composition, unique techniques for digital photography, photo editing, color printing, and much more. You’ll also get insight from professional digital photographers throughout the book, and an eight page gallery featuring easy-to-follow illustrations and examples.

• Select the best digital camera and accessories for you
• Learn photographic techniques used by professionals
• Get the color and lighting just right
• Use your flash effectively--and creatively
• Capture exciting action photos
• Take great low-light and night photos
• Set up your digital camera to photograph small subjects
• Shoot everything from portraits to panoramas
• Learn how to crop and enhance photos like a professional
• Print high-quality photos and create an online gallery

About the author: Dave Huss has been a photographer for 40 years. His work has been featured in Studio Photography & Design magazine and Nikon’s Capture User magazine. Dave has been seen on CNN and Tech TV, and is the author of several books including How to Do Everything with Paint Shop Pro 8 and Corel PHOTO-PAINT 10: The Official Guide.

About the Author
Dave Huss has been involved in photography for over 40 years and was an early advocate of digital photography. He has authored more than 15 books on digital photo editing and scanning. Dave's photo work has won several international competitions and he has taught workshops in both the US and Europe, been interviewed on both CNN and TechTV and served as a Photoshop World instructor.

Customer Reviews

Great guide for non-Digital SLR users
This is a fabulous beginner's guide to digital photography. However, the title can be a bit misleading. I had just purchased a digital SLR camera and bought this book thinking it would teach me how to use it. Instead it taught me way more about my older, point and shoot digital camera.
So if you are a new or even an experienced Point and Shoot digital photographer, I highly recommend this book. It is easy to read, informative and full of pictures to help explain various concepts. If you are a digital SLR user, this book won't be of much use to you.

Excellent Guide for the Beginning Photographer
This book is a great resource for someone looking to learn more about digital photography. It is especially helpful if you have a camera that is more than just a "point and shoot" and can change your settings manually. The chapters are very well organized by topic and are filled with professional tips for getting the most out of your camera. Everything is explained in language that an inexperienced photographer can understand, and the text is accompanied by many full-color illustrations. While many other books that purport to be overviews of digital photography devote a lot of pages to "post-processing" images with software (like Adobe Photoshop), this book focuses almost entirely on the art of composing and taking good pictures.

Superb Resource for all Digital Photographers
I bought this book for my son, who is new to digital photography. After receiving the book, I quickly realized that it would be a superb single-volume resource for all persons interested in digital photography, whether newcomers or more experienced professionals. So, I immediately ordered a second copy for my own use. The book is well-organized and packed with helpful hints, notes and warnings. The reader can quickly locate a topic of particular interest and find numerous photo images which portray the finer points of digital photography. At the same time, the novice will find the text very readable, user-friendly and easy to follow.