Digital Photography: A Basic Manual (Review & Giveaway)

This thorough, concise, and easy-to-use guide to capturing digital photographs provides an entire step-by-step course for budding digital photographers. All concepts are fully illustrated with sample work by internationally renowned professionals, representing editorial work, photojournalism, and everything in between. Topics covered include essential information for both film and digital photography, such as exposure controls and shutter speed, as well as digital-specific information on image editing, printing methods, and even file storage. The first digital textbook by legendary photography teacher Henry Horenstein, Digital Photography is the best guide yet for aspiring digital photographers, essential both for photographers transitioning from film to digital and those learning the art of photography for the first time.

Out of many photography books I've seen, Henry Horenstein's digital photography book (also contributed by Allison Carroll) is by far one of the best books I've read. It contains and easy to understand guide with quality content I find very useful. It is perfect for the amateur photographer or just refreshing your skills. What I also love about this book is the book quality. The softcover book features a nice matte finish, glossy pages, and high-quality photos. You'll find essential information about exposure controls, camera lens, shutter speed and subject lighting, exposures, image editing, printing methods, and file storage.

Things you will learn:
- How to choose the camera that's right for you
- How to set up your digital camera settings and get started
- How to select file formats that will be optimized for your needs
- When and how to use manual rather than automatic settings
- The uses and advantages of different camera lens
- How the f-stop and shutter speed work together to determine exposure
- How to troubleshoot and solve problems in image making, editing, and printing
- How to make the best high-resolution scans

About the Author:

Henry Horenstein is a widely published and exhibited professional photographer and the author of more than two dozen books, including the classic texts Black & White Photography, Beyond Basic Photography, and Color Photography, and monographs such as Creatures, Canine, and Racing Days. His work has appeared in Life, Newsweek, Vanity Fair, and Town & Country. Horenstein has taught photography at the Rhode Island School of Design for more than twenty years and is currently a professor there. He currently lives and works in Boston, Massachusetts.

Find Henry Horenstein on: horenstein.com | Facebook

WHERE TO BUY?
Digital Photography: A Basic Manual is available for purchase at most local book retailers and on Amazon.com.

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Disclosure: I received a copy of the book from Hachette Book Group at no charge in exchange for a review of my opinion. The opinions expressed are my own personal and honest thoughts. No other compensation was given.