The Complete Idiot's Guide to Photography Like a Pro

by Mike Stensvold

Book Overview

Packed with everything readers need to know about setting up and taking great photographs. Appealing to both readers with the ever popular point-and-shoot cameras - who will find information on how to... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0028643879
• ISBN13: 9780028643878
• Release Date: July 2002
• Publisher: Penguin Putnam
• Length: 431 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.5" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Awesome Informative Book

I got this book as a gift for Christmas. I think this book has all you need to know about film and the type of camera you might want to buy. It also helps you understand lighting, film, and creative things to do with photography! It also gives you things to watch out for so you don't make a mistake. I constently go back to it for ideas and I'm finding more helpful things everytime I open it. I think it's an excellent book for beginner photographers.

Wow! What a great teacher!

I think Mike Stensvold really knows his stuff, and is really up on all things photographic. His humor is engaging and helps me learn more effectively and efficiently. I hope he'll write more books like this, as I aspire to one day be a great writer and photographer like him!

A great book!

This book is amazing. It covers everything from using disposable cameras at wedding receptions to having fun with filters and lenses. The pictures help explain a lot of the ideas the author is presenting, too. It's not all a piece of cake, and the author doesn't assume you are an idiot. Luckily, he's an excellent teacher. Like he writes in the book, use what you find helpful, and skip whatever doesn't interest you or what is beyond what you're willing to learn. I have already been trying out some of his tips for animal and outdoor shots--the pix turned out great!--and can't wait to try more advanced tips.