Picture-Taking for Moms & Dads: Recipes for Great Results with Any Camera [Paperback]

Ron Nichols (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2001

Geared primarily toward beginning photographers who want to capture their family events on film, this book explains the essentials of basic photography. From point-and-shoot automatics to manual cameras to disposables, this guide discusses how to use any type of camera to create special family photos. Basic mechanics, including how to choose and manipulate film and lenses, are discussed as well as more aesthetic topics such as lighting and composition. Parents will learn how to capture a child's point of view to enhance family history albums with beautiful portraits of their children.

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The sandbox. Notches in the doorframe. A favorite toy. The first day of school. These are all memories that should be captured without cutting off anyone’s head. They should also be created in a way that’s as interesting and unique as your child. A new book by Ron Nichols, photojournalist and picture-taking dad, shows you how.

Picture Taking for Moms and Dads, due out this summer, gives parents insight on how to create quality images that go beyond the average snap shots.

Starting with angles, the book shows how to see a scene as it will appear in the final picture. You’ll discover different points of view to shoot from in order to get a distinctive look, and get tips on creating an over-all scene.

For those not well versed on what’s available in cameras, the book covers what equipment is available and what it does. Space is also devoted to types of film, and lenses.

Nothing ever will replace a professional portrait with all of the right equipment, but you can still create some wonderful pictures, utilizing some of the elements mentioned in the book. Many issues, like environment, background, location, and the comfort of the child, are talked about. Types of light are covered as well—ways to flatter all of the colors in your picture.

Done in an easy, straightforward style, Ron Nichols’s book covers the basics of photography and how it relates to the average parent. He shows how to create treasured memories that will be more worthy of framing than stuffing away in a box.

From the Inside Flap

Simple Techniques for creating priceless photographs of your family.

Features -Five easy steps to shooting like a professional -Finding the right light—both indoors and out -How to choose a camera -Using flash for the most flattering results -Taking great vacation pictures -Displaying your photographs

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Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Amherst Media (June 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584280514
• ISBN-13: 978-1584280514
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,998,116 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pictue-Taking for Moms & Dads, August 8, 2001

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alan benge (Des Moines,Iowa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Picture-Taking for Moms & Dads: Recipes for Great Results with Any Camera (Paperback)

This is a wonderful book. It goes from the very beginning of figuring out what camera is right for you to how to light and compose your subject. It also covers everything in between. This book really gives you an inside look at photography while not getting to complex to confuse you. It's not only a great beginners book but it's also for the photo buff in any family. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to take pictures and the people who want to get even better at it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a flash!, June 10, 2001

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E. Warner "ewarner130" (Carson City, NV United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Picture-Taking for Moms & Dads: Recipes for Great Results with Any Camera (Paperback)

I have been waiting anxiously to receive my copy of Picture-Taking for Moms & Dads for several months. I have been a colleague and fan of Ron's for many years, and have always been impressed with his photography of wildlife and nature. His photos of children are even more outstanding. Now that Ron is finally sharing his secrets, I can't wait to start applying his tips and special effects to my photographs. I'm also buying copies of this book as baby gifts, it's that great.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Help Has Arrived, August 7, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Picture-Taking for Moms & Dads: Recipes for Great Results with Any Camera (Paperback)

Picture-Taking for Moms and Dads is a life saver. Ron Nichols has packed more practical, useful tips in this volume than seem possible. His comments on lighting alone are worth the price. Also, his advice to "consider it playtime," is the missing ingredient in most family photography. This is a wonderful book, and has already changed me from a semi-competent picture snapper into a fledgling photographer. Well written, with great advice. Highly recommended.