100 Ways to Take Better Photographs

By Michael Busselle

Book Overview

100 Ways to Take Better Photos reveals the answers to many of those questions the enthusiastic amateur photorapher wants to ask. In a clear, jargon-free style, devoting a page to each of the 100 ways, Michael Busselle provides solutions that will help both beginners and more advanced photographers get the results they want. Moving from the basics of coping with camera shake, through choosing filters and framing a composition, Michael goes on to advise on areas such as shooting in bad weather, photographing interiors, and taking portraits. More advanced chapters deal with special close-up techniques for photographing wildlife or pets, bringing a fresh eye to your travel souvenirs with advice on shooting architectural detail, and how to convey the best of a landscape view - even in snow or fog.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0715314998
• ISBN13: 9780715314999
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: David & Charles
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.1"

Customer Reviews

100 Basic things every person with a camera should know

I agree with the previous reviewers, there is very little in this book for a pro photographer to learn. For the rest of us, it's a great book to go to periodically to remind oneself of a few simple ways to, well, "take better photographs". Even if you've heard of all these tips and tricks before, I find it very useful to glance over this book before, say, going to a vacation. It takes a lot of frustration away, when you don't have to think too much about how to make a great shot while being at a great spot, and leaves more time for you to actually enjoy the scenery.

reviewing 100 better photographs

The book is exactly what I had expected. Theprice was very reasonable and it came is a very reasonable time.

Good overview

I'm a fairly skilled amature photographer, so I wasn't looking for a strict "how-to" book - which this book is definately NOT. However, it provides great suggestions, ideas, and inspiration. It was a great review of techniques - like using the camera's panarama program for a vertical shot - that I probably knew but haven't thought of in a while. Covering such a wide range of photography situations, from macro shots to panaramas, this book is a great overview of techniques for all kinds of situations. I highly recommend it, especially if you're doing a shoot that is, for you, a bit unusual.

A great summary of ways to improve your photos

I agree with a previous reviewer that if you've taken a photography course you've probably learned the 100. I knew most if not all of them and I've never taken a photography course but I've read a lot of books. However, the beauty of this book is it is a great reminder of things to consider when taking photos and it illustrates the points with beautiful photographs! It was a real pleasure to read. Each of the 100 ideas has a text explaining the situation and then how & what he did to get the photo. There is also more text talking about the idea in a more generic manner. It's a great book to have as a reference. I know everyone knows many of these points but it's easy to forget them and having a great reminder is nice. I highly recommend this book.

Photograph the leading the bestly

100 ways are practical valid, suit me fine in photograph the teaching fulfillment usage.