Photography is a fundamental skill with the power to enhance our
lives, and this next book in National Geographic's revamped how-to
photography line shows how to create great pictures--from composition
and camera basics to smartphones, social media, and digital editing.
With more than two billion pictures taken every day, everyone is a
photographer now--and we all want to get better at it. This definitive
guide shares top secrets and skills from National Geographic's most
talented photojournalists, all sure to help you capture the best
pictures of what matters most.
Easy-to-follow, step-by-step pages take you through every technique
you'll need to create stunning images, from exposure to flash to image
enhancement. You'll also discover the broader dimensions of composition,
photography history, and how to look at the world like a photographer.
Engaging how-to features include "assignments"--such as photographing a
single object to explore angles, lighting, and context--and "Why I Love
this Photo," with penetrating commentary from National Geographic photo
editors on iconic photos and what makes them great. Finally, a
fascinating illustrated time line of photography tracks progress from
daguerrotypes to smartphones.
Practical and inspiring, this is the perfect how-to, how-it-works, and
how-to-get-better guide from National Geographic, the ultimate source
for everything photographic.
