Camera & Craft: Learning the Technical Art of Digital Photography: (The Digital Imaging Masters Series)

I am in Mexico working on a research project which involves photographing whale flukes, reading this book between field trips and loving every word. It is so well written, helpful and just plain gorgeous. I can't wait to gift each of my interns with a copy of it on their last day here. It is the perfect thing for each of them and for me to read and then use to improve our skills. Thank you for your work! Thanks to this book, I will soon have the guts to turn the dial from auto to M. Just give me ONE more breach on auto....

Another full disclosure-- Candace Dobro (a co-author of the book) and her husband, Jeff are friends from college who I have only gotten to know after we all graduated. I was motivated to buy the book after talking to Candace at our college reunion in September, 2014 (a couple of months before the book was released).I've been an amateur photographer for >40 years. After saving many pennies, I finally "stepped up" and purchased professional equipment in 2011. After that, a long and stumbling learning curve ensued. The book arrived in December, 2014, and at this point, I have only read the first 100 pages; however, I can honestly say that it has greatly benefited me in many ways. I now understand and utilize metering, histograms, RAW formats, organized workflow and aspects of depth of field that were, at best, a semi-mystery in the past. I am utilizing my equipment and pushing its limits in ways that I would not have known how to do previously. I took a trial installation of Lightroom for a test drive, and I then bought it (and I'm very glad that I did!). Alongside all of this, I find the interviews with the featured photographers to be compelling and fascinating as it has become clear that different paths, philosophies, and points of view work differently for different people.The authors have worked very hard to compile a wonderful blend of organized technical facts and guidance (presented in a very readable and understandable way) and a window for the reader to "get inside of the heads" of a series of pros. For my needs, this has been invaluable.I would strongly recommend this work for anyone who is clearly beyond being a total beginner and is not already a seasoned professional (although even the latter group might glean a lot of helpful tips and ideas in his/her own practice).

Nice addition to my photography library. Lots of good information worth reading and using.

I've been in the industry for 24 years. This has some great nuggets for people like me, and a gold mine for those just starting out.

This was a gift for a pro photographer who was VERY happy with both the contents and presentation. That said, the level is probably also appropriate for a serious amateur--anyone who wants to know "how it's done."

Probably the best book on the subject I have ever read.

Nice and usefil guide

Great resource