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Step-by-Step Composition Techniques for Digital Photographers (Digital Quick Guides series) [Paperback]

Ernst Wildi (Author)
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May 1, 2005 Digital Quick Guides series
This series of step-by-step guides acquaints amateur digital photographers with the full spectrum of techniques and technology they need to attain the professional edge in digital imaging. The manuals offer a clear, no-nonsense approach to teaching basic skills, such as understanding the basic functions of the digital camera and how to arrange a photograph artistically, while more experienced photographers will profit from the guides that focus on complex issues, including effective posing and lighting strategies, color and image balancing methods, and design techniques for perfecting the digital image in Adobe Photoshop Elements.

This thorough composition guide details the various components involved in composing a professional-looking, artistically arranged photograph. Basic elements of photography, different image formats and backgrounds, and the importance of color and image balance are discussed along with tips on subject placement, such as using attention-grabbing elements and naturally existing lines to help a scene or subject look its best. How to keep the image simple and improve backgrounds post-capture are also reviewed.

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"Presents images to illustrate tips and techniques on how to compose a picture with drama and impact."  —PCPhoto


"Each tip is well illustrated...even a casual reading of the book will improve your photographs mightily."  —Shutterbug


"Covers elements such as balance, color, arrangement of subjects and eliminating distractions."  —Outdoor Photographer

About the Author

Ernst Wildi is the author of Composition Techniques from a Master Photographer, Creating World-Class Photography, and Photographic Lenses. He lives in Watchung, New Jersey.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 96 pages
  • Publisher: Amherst Media, Inc. (May 1, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1584281588
  • ISBN-13: 978-1584281580
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,334,970 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars No reason to call it "for digital photographers", June 2, 2005
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This review is from: Step-by-Step Composition Techniques for Digital Photographers (Digital Quick Guides series) (Paperback)
This is your basic "rules for good photography" book. I was very surprised to see photgraphs in the chapter on portraits that were obviously taken in the 70's or 80's. Could those have been taken with digital technology?

Any way, the book has a nice layout and 43, two-page layout chapters. Good for beginners.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Disppointed, February 20, 2007
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When I read the review for the book I got the idea it was along the lines of a tutorial. When I received the book I was very disappointed. The data wasn't any different than that I've on other photography books going back to the old Kodak Take Better Pictures series. The real disappointment was that the photos in the book did not related to the text. What I wanted was text and instructions with photos that illustrate the instruction.
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5.0 out of 5 stars My Photography Improved, August 31, 2011
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My understanding of composition is much better for having read this book. I highly recommend this if you want to improve your photography.
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