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BetterPhoto Basics: The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Taking Photos Like a Pro

by Jim Miotke

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A practical entry point for improving everyday photographs

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A practical entry point for improving everyday photographs

Organized for immediate use, BetterPhoto Basics breaks photography into approachable skills that can be applied with any camera. Jim Miotke covers composition, indoor and outdoor lighting, and photographing familiar subjects such as sunsets, flowers, and family portraits. The book also introduces exposure control and ten more advanced creative techniques, giving beginners room to build beyond the fundamentals. A Photoshop section addresses straightforward post-processing adjustments. Its page-by-page tip format makes it a reference designed for dipping into as well as working through systematically.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Beginning photographers seeking guidance that works across camera types
  • Photographers practicing composition, lighting, and common subjects
  • Anyone wanting an accessible introduction to exposure and basic Photoshop fixes

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Photography fundamentalsCompositionLightingExposurePhoto editing

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Book overview

Absolutely anyone can take better photos!

If you can press a button, you can take great pictures. It's as simple as that. In BetterPhoto Basics, Jim Miotke, founder of the popular online photography school BetterPhoto.com, shares tips and tricks to improve your photos right away, no matter what camera you're using. Too busy to read a book? No problem--flip to any page for an instant tip to use right away! Learn to compose knockout shots, make the most of indoor and outdoor light, and photograph twenty popular subjects, from sunsets and flowers to a family portrait. Those who want to go further get tips on controlling exposure and the secrets behind ten advanced creative techniques. And everyone will appreciate Jim's breakdown of easy fixes to make in Photoshop. No matter what your level of experience, you'll be amazed how easy it is to start taking photos like the pros.
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