Watson-Guptill Publications: This upbeat, friendly guide from Jim Miotke, the expert behind the online photography school BetterPhoto.com, is an all-in-one introduction to photography, packed with tips, techniques and useful info to get absolute beginners taking great photos with any camera. This also includes step-by-step projects for 20 popular types of photos, from portraits of family and pets to details, flowers, sunsets, candids, close-ups, black-and-white and more. Written in a light, approachable tone, packed with helpful hints, and illustrated with more than 150 gorgeous colour photographs from both Miotke and his students, this introduction to photography will inspire adults and children alike to take photos like the pros!
About the Author
Jim Miotke is a professional photographer and the founder and president of BetterPhoto.com, an online resource for photographers. He is a well-recognised expert in the photography field and is author of The BetterPhoto Guide to Digital Photography, The BetterPhoto Guide to Digital Nature Photography and many more. He can be found at www.betterphoto.com and http://betterphotojim.com.
