Saturday, January 15, 2011

The Digital Photography Book - Week 2

I pride myself in always reading the directions, right away, for new purchases.  This obviously was not the case several years ago when my husband gave me a brand new digital camera for Christmas.  I've been using the pre-set camera settings for years and have always wondered why I can't get good shots of the kids playing basketball in the gym!  Why can't I take those cool portraits with the blurry backgroud??  Lucky for me, I decided to buy my husband a new digital slr camera for Christmas this year.  He loves photography, and is a beast with his Canon AE-1 film camera.  He's just too selfless to buy himself a new one.  Having bought the camera, I promptly visited the library for instructions on how to use it (since I always read the directions, you know).  I checked out The Digital Photography Book by Scott Kelby.  Lo and behold!  I should be getting great shots with my lowly little Kodak!  I could be getting those clear shots of the kids at the gym, if I just learn how to use my camera.  Who knew?!  I am determined to make this year a better picture year for me.  Maybe soon I'll post some of the results of my work.

The Digital Photography Book by Scott Kelby is a fun easy book to read.  It has given me great information on how to use my camera and how to look for and take great shots.  I hope to buy it soon to add it to my library.  I would recommend it for anyone interested in photography.

I have no clue what I'll read for next week, but I'm looking forward to it with Great Expectations!  (No, I haven't finished that book yet...I just had to throw that in.)  Until then, Happy Reading!

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