Practical Photography Essentials From David Peterson

Practical Photography Essentials From David Peterson
By Jes B



If you're reading this right now, you must somehow take even a slight interest in photography or have a friend who always has a camera hanging around his neck. That friend of yours, most often than not, cringe at the sight of his newly developed pictures after maybe risking his life hanging in a cliff just to capture that unbelievably breathtaking sunset in a "different" angle. If you have a friend facing that problem, then there's a perfect gift for Mr. Mission Impossible- The Digital Photography Secrets by David Peterson. This book takes amateur photography and amateur photographers close to the professional level.

Peterson has a complete guide for the aspiring photographer. Simple, direct, very efficient and practical are the tips of his book. No wonder some very satisfied readers have called it their "Bible" for photography. Even a person who just appreciates looking at pictures may be tempted to get a copy of this book.

The advent of the Digital Age has opened the art of photography to a wider spectrum of enthusiasts-- artists and tech geeks alike. It made taking pictures a whole lot easier. However, that doesn't mean an average person holding a digital camera can already be called a photo guru. There are still a lot of things to consider to appropriately capture that "amazing" moment and this is what Peterson offers in his book. However, if you are looking to read about philosophies or theories and history in photography, then this is the wrong material for you. But that wouldn't be such a downside for many, since it's the application that matters and it is what this book exactly offers. Its how to get the same results a professional photographer would have in his prints.

The book is very easy to read and understand. The tips all cater to the beginner and to the intermediate photographer. Questions like "What to do if you need to take a low light shot and you don't have a tripod to steady the camera?" seems like an easy problem to overcome, but Peterson shows you how professionals would handle it and with that knowledge, makes that task, if not easier to overcome, makes you more efficient, alternatively. At the same time, it also has tips that would serve even a seasoned photographer. It's like an idiot's guide to digital photography but it won't make you feel idiotic. Instead, it would make you feel confident while snapping those pictures since the techniques you would be using are the same techniques used by a professional photographer.

Digital Photography Secrets does not only focus on getting that spectacular print, but it also touches on other aspects in photography that a novice would neglect-- like what essential equipments or gadgets you should never leave behind and how to keep those equipment and your camera in excellent working order. Aside from that, it also teaches techniques that would help in working with subjects-- living, moving or inert. Take the case of working with children, the book guides you on how to deal with them and capture that specific delightful moment. The book does not only guide you on photography per' se, like capturing images correctly, but also guides you on how a professional photographer would actually work around the people and obstacles around him for that perfect shot.

A certain amount of artistry would still be required to get that amazing prints but the essentials are laid down by Peterson in his book. All you need to do is follow the guides and tips, work like a pro and find your inspiration.