If you have paid out money to invest in a decent camera, Im betting that, like me, you havent done so just to learn how many buttons it has or what lenses are made out of. In this guide, well be sidestepping the boring technical information and focusing on what really matters: showing you how to use your camera to take the photographs youve always dreamed of, using all the benefit of my many years of experience as a photographer and the hard-earned knowledge I have gathered along the way.



Some of the things well cover are:

How to compose an image to put the focus where you want it.
The tricks and techniques the professionals use to make magic with their lens.
How to tell stories with your camera by manipulating your angles and framing.
Everything that makes an image pop, from the rule of thirds to context and focal points.
How to mix things up with specialized alternatives, from wide angle to telephoto and fish eye to tilt and shift.
How to use polarizing filters, neutral density filters and ultraviolet filters to best effect.
How to see images like the professionals do and use your equipment to get the shot you want.
Developing an Eye for Photography IS Possible Even If Youre a Complete Beginner!

Even if you have never picked up a camera in your life, this book will help you look at everyday scenes with the practice eyes of a professional. By the time you complete this guide, you will know exactly what makes a photograph work and exactly how to take it.

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