Digital Photography Complete Course: Learn Everything You Need to Know in 20 Weeks
Go from photography novice to pro in no time! This modular photography course is the ultimate master class in digital photography.
This new edition of DK Books' complete course-based guide to digital photography will help you use your digital camera to its full potential in just 20 weeks. Discover everything you need to know about photography step-by-step, week-by-week.
Now fully updated throughout to include the latest camera kit, this is the perfect one-on-one learning program for beginner photographers. Using a combination of easy-to-understand tutorials, step-by-step demonstrations, practical assignments, and fun Q&As, this book encourages you to put your new learning into practice straight away.
From conveying movement and using natural light to understanding how to master portrait and landscape photography, this one-on-one learning program is a great "foundation course" for people who want to take photography more seriously. Learn about the different modes on bridge and system cameras (DSLR or mirrorless), and demystify digital photography jargon such as aperture, exposure, shutter speed, and depth-of-field.
This photography book will show you how to control and understand every element of your camera. With the aid of simple text and innovative graphics, you'll explore a wide variety of photography skills and genres. Find out how to create landscapes, portraits, still life, and action shots as you discover the full range of your camera.
Master the Art of Photography in As Little As 20 Weeks
Digital Photography Complete Course 2nd Edition will teach you how to take professional-looking pictures you'll be proud to display. The program is completely customizable to your schedule, so you can work through the modules at your own pace. It's also an especially thoughtful gift for aspiring photographers.
This digital photography course will guide you through every aspect of digital photography:
The new edition includes the latest technological and creative developments in digital photography and image manipulation
Follows a guided learning approach with 20 interactive and user-friendly modules
Technical concepts are explained in simple, easy-to-understand language
Innovative graphics illustrate key theories
Combines practical demonstrations, step-by-step tutorials, and creative assignments
Reviews (207)
Perfect for me
I have absolutely no experience with a DSLR camera and bought this after reading a review posted by a mom that homeschools her high school aged daughter. I'm really glad I did. It starts exactly where I needed it to by explaining the camera controls and going from there. I love that it includes exercises to do to test yourself as well as a review/test at the end of each chapter. The subtitle reads that the course is 20 weeks. I can easily see getting through the book a lot quicker but I can also see it taking that long or longer if you reread chapters that confuse you. (Meaning me!đ) This is a great alternative to taking a photography class if you don't have any extra time or a class close to home. I'm 3 chapters in and I'm really enjoying it.
Best for Those Who Know Absolutely Nothing or for Home School Use in an Arts Curriculum ...
"Digital Photography Complete Course: Learn Everything You Need to Know in 20 Weeks" by David Taylor is an excellent book - if you know absolutely nothing about cameras or photography. However if you are trying to upgrade your skills or learn more than just point and shoot, the book may not be what you expected. Each chapter is well organized with the exception of the quiz as the first item on a topic. If you have not read the material first, the answers may not be intuitive and can leave you frustrated as to why the provided answer is correct. The other issue I have with the book is that, while I have a bridge camera that has a superzoom, the material is not always helpful when it comes to learning the operation with respect to the topics being presented as Taylor focuses on a DSLR and multiple lenses. Further, his discussions of fixing photos are not helpful if you do not have the same software he discusses. I think this book would be excellent for the rank novice with absolutely no knowledge of f-stops, shutter speed or ISO's, or for a home-school environment as each chapter has multiple exercises to complete which each require several hours. However, for those who have a life other than their camera, devoting hours a day to the practice exercises is impractical. I found a camera-specific guidebook more helpful in learning to use my camera and suggest that you consider that option, too.
Highly recommend this book!!!
I am a home school mom and I use this book for my daughter's elective class. It explains everything so well. It definitely is a complete course. I highly recommend it. My daughter loves it! She reads it on her own time even when she doesn't have an assignment. It has bright colorful pictures with great explanations. It has diagrams and ideas to try. We are learning everything to how to hold the camera, how to take pictures in different areas, how to take multiple pictures and put them together. This book is so worth the money. There is so much in it to learn and see.
Easy to read with tons of pictures
This book is incredibly detailed. Its a must have for a newbie, or just as an all around reference guide for the avid photographer. Easy to read with tons of pictures, you just can't beat that. I started photography a little over 2 years ago and i decided to pick this book up and just use it as a guide now every now and then.
I absolutely love this book
I absolutely love this book. I originally found it at the local library. After reading the first 3 chapters, I knew I had to own this book. It is very easy to read, and I love all the information given. I also enjoy the review sections as well as the practice and experiment sections. This book definitely makes learning photography more fun and enjoyable all around.
Major Beginner Photographer Here
I know almost nothing about cameras except point and click lol and this book is great. It is really clear and has lots of helpful pictures. Im learning so much. I even bought one for my sister for Christmas. I definitely recommend this book. As long as you read it you'll definitely get your money's worth and then some
Great book for learning how to take better photos!
This is a great book for beginners or near-beginners at photography. Each module (e.g. exposure, contrast, depth of field) is laid out like a week-long class with a pre-assessment, explanation of the theory, specific examples of what to do to adjust the topic at hand, then "assignments" (ideas for practice), self-assessment at the end, and tips for post-production. Each module is followed with a review of "what you have learned" with a quiz that you can take or skip. The book is laid out very well with easy-to-read diagrams, chunks of text, pictures, examples, etc. It's very easy to follow. It does not cover things 100% in-depth, but it told me what I needed to ask Google (e.g. I was curious about the origin of ISO and how it translates to digital photography, and I needed more information on spot-metering, so I augmented). I bought this book because I wanted to become better at photography this year. I have a middle-of-the-road DSLR camera and I know SOME things, but not how or why they work. As an example, I knew that a higher ISO made my picture lighter, but not why. I also knew how to change aperture, and what it did, but I didn't really know how to combine these things in certain situations. Rather, I'd experiment until I found a picture I liked, then hope that what I saw on my screen was what would actually turn out! It's a hefty book, but useful to pick and choose modules to learn when I realize that I don't understand them! I definitely recommend!
Great value, Great Learning
Amazing book I've been looking forward to! The book is colorful, easy to understand, and uses photos and graphs to clearly make its learning easier and fun. It gives you lessons like a school book and after each chapter it gives you a quiz to test your knowledge. Someone who loves photography made this book as it has personality. Only issue was the page cover sleeve had a bend in it.
Excellent for Beginners!
This book is formatted like a textbook which I love since it breaks up a massive amount of information in the book into manageable lessons. It starts from the basics and gives you a lesson per week for 20 weeks though obviously you can learn at your own pace. There is a quiz with an answer key at the end of each lesson. There are tons of exercises throughout the book.
Highly Recommended for All Levels of Photography
I began reading it when my mother brought the book home from our local library. I was so enthused by its layout and lack of professional jargon that I ordered it from Amazon as a birthday gift to myself last February. If I had them, I'd give it five thumbs up. :)
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