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Jun 14, 2010

Hedgecoe has written a classic photography book, and has been around as long as I can remember. It starts with how to use a camera, and then some simple projects for the beginning photographer. He devotes a couple of pages to just about every subject and technique imaginable. . Although he doesn't go into depth, the images are stunning and the information is dead on. There are even two pages on my favorite subject, nudes. The author covers numerous topics including black and white, lighting, Hedgecoe has written a classic photography book, and has been around as long as I can remember. It starts with how to use a camera, and then some simple projects for the beginning photographer. He devotes a couple of pages to just about every subject and technique imaginable. . Although he doesn't go into depth, the images are stunning and the information is dead on. There are even two pages on my favorite subject, nudes. The author covers numerous topics including black and white, lighting, still life, action, and architecture.

I can't help but notice that some people hated this book, and others loved it. Many of those who gave low ratings either didn't like how it doesn't go into depth on any one topic. If you're looking for an encyclopedia of photography, this is not. I picked up an earlier edition of this book before I knew anything about photography and it was one of my early inspirations.

I would whole-heartedly recommend this author and this book to anyone who was serious about photography, or just had a passing interest. ...more

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Mar 19, 2009

While I have given Hedgecoe's introductory course book a good read, I am holding onto this book to reference for a study of taking photos. Each time I return back and look at my work and feel that something is missing, it is helpful to me to look at Hendgecoe's manual and consider lenses, lighting, shutter speed, and other tips (on care of camera, for example) that could have helped me improve my work.