Taking the Shot: Photography

by Jason Skog

Overview

You don’t have to have the best tools to take an awesome photo. But you do have to know how to use what you’ve got to get the most out of them. Flip inside for tips on shooting with all kinds of cameras, playing with settings, and experimenting with tripods and other extra equipment.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780756544904
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2012
Series:	Photography for Teens , #2
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	1040L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

Editorial Reviews

Gr 5–10—Skog introduces the basic principles for creating and displaying pictures using digital cameras. Setting Up focuses on composition, backgrounds, and lighting levels. Taking discusses specialized equipment, such as tripods, lenses, and filters. Displaying considers editing, printing, and showcasing photos. Each book suggests activities that illustrate relevant principles. The instructions can be a little too general at times, e.g., "After cropping, check the image for clarity. Does it look fuzzy? If so, use the sharpening tool included in most photo-editing programs." The author assumes that readers have equipment and software and some knowledge of how to use them. All of the books are illustrated with good-quality photo examples of the ideas discussed. Although aimed at teens, the concepts covered could be understood and utilized by younger enthusiasts.

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