If you want to really learn digital photography… if you have a digital camera but don’t understand half of its features… if you are considering moving up from an old "film-style" camera to a digital camera, but aren’t quite sure what kind of camera to get… this website was written just for you.
So when I got my Canon EOS digital camera for Christmas, my friends thought it was kind of funny.
I mean, I’m the person whose VCR still blinks "12:00" because I don’t know how to set the clock.
Heck, come to think of it…I’m probably the only person in the US who still owns a VCR.
Anyway, you can see why my friends thought I wasn’t the type of person who would excel with a digital camera. I take decent pictures with my old 35mm…but digital? A camera I have to "boot up"?
Okay, I’m not really a digital camera genius. But my friends all think I am. Here’s why…
I really decided I was going to figure this digital camera thing out…so I started studying.
I got some magazines, some books, digital camera reviews, and started reading a lot of web sites about digital photography. Here’s what I found out…
Turns out digital photography is not that complicated once you know a few of the basics. In fact, it’s way easier than "regular old film photography".
No film costs. (Take as many pictures as you want…they’re free!)
Practice as much as you want – with cheap storage now available, you can take and store as many pictures as you like.
In fact, what I discovered was that there are a few key tricks and tactics that can make you a TEN TIMES better digital photogapher… once you know them.
You know, a book that was low on fluff and just tells me what I need to know about digital photography.
I don’t want to know all the techincal details, or read a university-level course on photographic composition, etc.
I just want to know…what are the basic tips that pro digital photographers know that would make my pictures a lot better?
This is the guide I was looking for but couldn’t find. It’s called Digital Photography Mastery. And here’s just some of what’s inside…
All about going digital – The how’s and why’s of digital photography, and why it makes your photographs better. (page 6-10)
Photography 101 – Yes, this is the world’s quickest & simplest "get up to speed" guide on taking great pictures. (page 12-14)
Choosing a camera – If you don’t have a digital camera yet, or you’re thinking of getting a different one, this checklist will make your choice simple. Should you get a Digital SLR (DSLR) or a point and shoot camera? (pages 14-17)
Accessories you need – Hey, don’t let the camera salesperson load you up with a bunch of digtal camera accessories you don’t need. You’ll get a very plain and simple list of what you do need like an extra digital camera battery, tripod, smartmedia card, etc… (page 18)
The clear guide to lenses – The basic lenses that will give you all the photo firepower you’ll ever need. Do you know the difference between digital zoom and optical zoom? (page 19)
A firm foundation: your tripod. This simple tool will go a long way to making you a pro. Simple tripod tricks can make you look like Ansel Adams! (page 21)
The secret lighting method pros use. Forget the flash! When you use this secret tool, you’ll be amazed at how much better your photos look. (page 22)
Your basic photo toolbox. Just a handful of tools you must have in your toolbox to take great photos. (page 23-27)
Extra gadgets that ramp up your "picture power". Add these little babies to your toolkit for the extra edge that will set your photos apart from all the rest. (page 28-33)
Camera Settings Clinic. The quick & simple guide to all your camera’s settings like shutter speed, when & how to use them, and why "Auto" might not be your friend. (page 34-40)
Types of photography and how to do each. Quick tips to enhance your portraits, landscapes, nature, wildlife, zoo, sports, winter scenes, water shots, night photos, and more. (page 47-60)
Printing and Editing. How to "fix" and enhance your photos in simple photo editing software – and how to print like a pro for pennies on the dollar. (page 67-69)
Checklists that get you going. The quick & simple checklists that will have you taking better photos from day 1! (page 79-85)
The real question is ask is: how much is it worth to finally know all the stuff about digital photography you’ve always wanted to know?
I suppose you could do what most people do — just "make it up as you go", and use the "trial and error" method.
But why not take advantage of the experience and knowledge I’ve put into this simple book?
And I boil it all down for you in very simple, easy to understand terms. Less than 100 pages — no fluff, all information you can put to work right now.
Order your copy of the book for just $24.97… plus
I’ll send you not only the book itself, but also the audio book (which you can listen to on your iPod or other MP3 player, or on your computer…
…or even burn it to CD). And if it doesn’t work – I’ll send you back your money. Doesn’t $24.97 seem reasonable?
When you order your copy of Digital Photography Mastery today, you get the book in two different formats:
You’ll see that it will get you up to speed and ready to start using your digital camera immediately. Your friends and family will be amazed by the professional quality of photos that you’ve taken..
I don’t want you to take any risk at all in ordering this book. So here’s what I’m willing to… Read more…