Teach Yourself VISUALLY Digital Photography, Second Edition [Paperback]

Charlotte K. Lowrie (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 22, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0764555960 | ISBN-13: 978-0764555961 | Edition: 2nd

* Now updated to cover the latest camera technologies and digital photography software, this full-color guide to digital photography is essential for the visual learner
* More than 500 oversized screen shots demonstrate each task with concise step-by-step instructions
* Thoroughly covers photography essentials (aperture, focusing, ASA, backlighting, exposure and lenses, and more) as well as digital photo editing with Photoshop Elements
* Worldwide revenue from digital camera sales is expected to reach $11.8 billion by 2007, according to the Photo Marketing Association

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something – and skip the long-winded explanations?

If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you’ll find clear, step-by-step screen shots that help you learn every aspect of digital photography, from basics like lighting, exposure, and lenses to retouching, creating special effects, making prints, and sharing your photos electronically.

"Thank you for making it so easy for me to break into this high-tech world. I now own four of your books. I recommend them to anyone who is a beginner like myself."
– Gay O’Donnell
(Calgary, Alberta, Canada)

"I am an avid fan of your Visual books. If I need to learn anything, I just buy one of your books."
– Illona Bergstrom
(Aventura, FL)

• "Teach Yourself VISUALLY" sidebars offer practical tips and tricks
• Full-color screen shots demonstrate each task
• Succinct explanations walk you through step by step
• Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules

About the Author

Charlotte K. Lowrie is a Seattle-based writer and photographer, is the managing editor of MSN Photos content (http://photos.msn.com/home.aspx). Her writing and photography have been published in magazines, including Walking and Texas Highways; newspapers, including the Dallas Morning News, and in technical books, help systems, and promotions for a variety of Microsoft products. You can visit her Web site at http://wordsandphotos.org.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Visual; 2nd edition (December 22, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764555960
• ISBN-13: 978-0764555961
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,472,528 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent primer and all-round reference, January 19, 2004

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S. J. Smith (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Teach Yourself VISUALLY Digital Photography, Second Edition (Paperback)

I just upgraded from my simple point-and-shoot digital camera to a digital SLR, and in doing so discovered a whole new world of complexity...and potential. I decided a needed a good reference to get me off the ground quickly, so I can learn the fundamentals (at least) of more advanced photography.
This book has everything I need to get going. It gives everything from the basics to more advanced topics, and presents everything in a really easy-to-grasp visual format.
This book really covers everything you're going to need to start out with. From understanding the whys and whats of ditital photography and cameras, to topics such as composition, focal length, controlling exposure, understanding light (a very important topic, and covered *really* well in this text!), to digital editing, touchup and effects. This is a great start to my photography library...
I would heartily recommend this to anyone just starting out in digital photography - whatever type of camera they're using.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Beginners, October 24, 2001

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michael E. Dorsey (Germantown, Wi.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teach Yourself Visually Digital Photography (Paperback)

This book is great for anyone starting in digital photography. I have read and used several books so far and this is one of the best. It may not be the one for a professional or one who is already proficient in digital photography, but it you are just learning this is one I highly recommend. There are many books on the subject and many are not very good, but this is only one of 3 that I would give a high rating to.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars if you are starting in digital photography then this is it., October 16, 2001

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michael E. Dorsey (Germantown, Wi.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teach Yourself Visually Digital Photography (Paperback)

I have read this book and tried it with my camera and computer for the last few days and I deceided to get one of my own. I wish I had this one when I started last year. I have used several other books and only one even comes close to this one for starting to learn digital photography. I have found many useful items that I did not know before. Although it cant cover all kinds of software, this does an excellent job of covering the basics. I intend to use this book to help teach other family members digital photography now that some of them have become interested. It really is a book for beginners but perhaps those who are already quite proficient may find it too basic. For those starting out, I highly recommend it.