Taking the Shot: Photography

by Jason Skog

Overview

You don’t have to have the best tools to take an awesome photo. But you do have to know how to use what you’ve got to get the most out of them. Flip inside for tips on shooting with all kinds of cameras, playing with settings, and experimenting with tripods and other extra equipment.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780756544904
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2012
Series:	Photography for Teens , #2
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	1040L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

Editorial Reviews

...great title for someone just starting to take pictures.

SWON Libraries Consortium

Photography for Teens includes two introductory resources for teens interested in taking their photography beyond simple point and click. Volume 1, Setting Up the Shot, provides great examples for making attractive and interesting photographs. Volume 2, Taking the Shot, introduces readers to the mechanics of photography; including the variety of cameras available and lighting a shot. At some points technical, these books provide a step-by-step guide for capturing stunning photographs. There are plenty of example photographs to inspire teens, whether they are goofing around with friends or looking to capture memories while on vacation. Libraries looking to enhance their teen nonfiction collection or with a population of teens with a high interest in art or photography will appreciate these simple but helpful resources.

VOYA

In this terrific series, students learn the techniques of digital photography while being inspired by dramatic examples. Straightforward and readable language, expressive illustrations and charts, and practical advice help young photographers focus on how to take great photographs without getting bogged down in technical details. These useful, engaging, and inspiring books are recommended for middle- and high-school students.

School Arts Magazine

Gr 5–10—Skog introduces the basic principles for creating and displaying pictures using digital cameras. Setting Up focuses on composition, backgrounds, and lighting levels. Taking discusses specialized equipment, such as tripods, lenses, and filters. Displaying considers editing, printing, and showcasing photos. Each book suggests activities that illustrate relevant principles. The instructions can be a little too general at times, e.g., "After cropping, check the image for clarity. Does it look fuzzy? If so, use the sharpening tool included in most photo-editing programs." The author assumes that readers have equipment and software and some knowledge of how to use them. All of the books are illustrated with good-quality photo examples of the ideas discussed. Although aimed at teens, the concepts covered could be understood and utilized by younger enthusiasts.

School Library Journal