Today more amateur photographers than ever before have the means to create incredible pictures. This hip primer proves that whether shooting with a film or digital camera, you don't need to invest in expensive photography equipmentor have an art school degree to take amazing photographs. Whether readers are tired of disappointing snapshots or have just picked up a camera for the first time, Hot Shots teaches with a friendly tone, picture-perfect advice, fun tricks, and easy-to-understand text. Author, lomographer, and Flickr.com guru Kevin Meredith has created a must-have handbook for any aspiring photographer.
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Author and photographer Kevin Meredith is known for his award-winning lomography. He lives in Brighton, England.
Wife and husband Heather Champ and Derek Powazek co-founded JPG magazine. They live in San Francisco.
Wife and husband Heather Champ and Derek Powazek co-founded JPG magazine. They live in San Francisco.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Ulee
Format:Paperback
I usually don't give books 5 stars because I always feel like there is room for improvement, but I really liked this book. Not only were the photos beautiful or interesting but I loved the fact he took the time to write down the settings and conditions he was in when he took the photos. Even though most if not all the photos are taken with a film camera, he explains the difference or what needs to be done to take the photo with a digital camera. He compares photos on different pages so you get the sense if one element changes, how different the photo can look.
I'm ready to read it again.
I'm ready to read it again.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By S. Fafard
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought it for my 14 year old daughter who's really good with her digital camera and phone. I wanted her to see what real photography is all about. She LOVES this book; it's an easy read that a 14 year old can understand.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book to get an insight on photography and to see really cool pictures
February 20, 2009
Format:Paperback
Most photography books only cover some of the basics of photography by presenting some strict rules to the reader and by showing ugly pictures to exemplify the use of this rules. Kevin Meredith's book is far from being a book full of rules, and really far from having ugly pictures.
This book is like a catalog of most of the techniques and types of photography anyone can think of, and it gives you really clear and simple pointers to work them out. The author might not get as technical as some other authors do, but he's definitely not hiding any secrets to the readers.
Photography wise, Kevin Meredith's shots are really fresh and vibrant (you're not going to find corny old fashioned pictures in the book) and he's showcasing he's best work in this book for the reader to see it.
So basically you get a book that it'll help you to shot better pictures by improving your techniques and exploring some aspects you might not even have thought ov, and a really nice little coffee table book with some great pictures to go in your book collection.
This book is like a catalog of most of the techniques and types of photography anyone can think of, and it gives you really clear and simple pointers to work them out. The author might not get as technical as some other authors do, but he's definitely not hiding any secrets to the readers.
Photography wise, Kevin Meredith's shots are really fresh and vibrant (you're not going to find corny old fashioned pictures in the book) and he's showcasing he's best work in this book for the reader to see it.
So basically you get a book that it'll help you to shot better pictures by improving your techniques and exploring some aspects you might not even have thought ov, and a really nice little coffee table book with some great pictures to go in your book collection.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mini Photo Book
I carry this little book in my camera bag - it is FULL of great ideas and inspiration! Well worth the cost.
Published 9 months ago by Online Shopper
5.0 out of 5 stars
Helpful book
Great ideas and help for everybody who love to take pictures and wants to do a bit more.
Bought this on recommandation and its worse its money!
Bought this on recommandation and its worse its money!
Published 16 months ago by stryges
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hot Shots Review
Great coffee table book. Good enough you can read it all at once or just read a chapter or two at a time. Great tips and fun references. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Sonja J. Englund
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good!
This book is so great! It's prefect for photographers and even people trying to learn for the first time. It makes a great gift!
Published 20 months ago by Gregorio Feliciano
4.0 out of 5 stars
not so hot shots. ok shots is more like it.
better than his other book - Fantastic Plastic Cameras: Tips and Tricks for 40 Toy Cameras - but still lacking in "recipes" and how to. Read more
Published 23 months ago by B. Castro
5.0 out of 5 stars
photography lesson in the pocket
I really love this book, unlike others photography books, you can take it everywherein your pocket or your bag. Read more
Published on May 8, 2011 by vervialphoto
4.0 out of 5 stars
A book of ideas and great shots
There are books written to help writers think more creatively. This book is the equivalent for photographers. Each technique described covers two pages. Read more
Published on October 18, 2009 by Walter Windish
4.0 out of 5 stars
Kevin Meredith--oh yeah.
So the other night, Kevin Meredith (AKA Lomokev) had a book signing at Booksmith in San Francisco. I wasn't even sure if I wanted to go. Read more
Published on October 14, 2009 by Raquella
5.0 out of 5 stars
A MUST.
So one day you wanted to start taking cool pictures and found your hands empty with no camera and no inspiration... Read more
Published on October 10, 2009 by Camilo Rueda Lopez
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pure inspiration
I bought this book 5 months ago. I was following the authors Flickr stream for a long time as a contact and appreciated his work. Read more
Published on March 16, 2009 by C. Fischer
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