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Great information, I highly recommend this to any photographer or aspiring photographer, it will open your eyes. Fantastic information, fantastic read.
Go to the bookstore and look at it first. Nice book, nice pictures, but this is not a book on how-to.
I have to admit that this book is not laden with pretty pictures and this could disappoint some. This book is also loaded with industry related terms. What has improved is my attitude and outlook.
The book uses a very easy to follow and retain format. Again it is must have for any serous photography enthusiast. I am only half way through this book and so far it has made me laugh, cry, ooh and awe. No joke. The terms are defined at the bottom of the pages that use them. I took a community college course for that.
However, those who take the time to read it and not just look at the photos will acquire a wealth of information and inspiration. It is so inspiring to read. Today I had to work but it was a prefect day for a project that I had been longing to start. It was an absolutely wonderful feeling. This really helps readers like myself who have not yet been exposed to the professional side of photography but are pining to get their toes wet. Instead of moaning and groaning about having to work I grabbed a slice of pizza from Pizza my Heart, and started my quest on my lunch hour. It is a must have for any serious photography enthusiast.
Take for example today. I cannot say that my technical skills have improved. There are simple words of wisdom in the coroner of the page (words like; use your camera), then there is text that explains the reason for the words of wisdom, on the opposing page there is a photograph driving the concept home. I started reading The Moment it Clicks yesterday and I have already taken some great photographs as a result.
You can also get this book online at the Safari database, check your local library for information. This book should be required reading for aspiring photojournalists. I love this book. It's stuffed with practical information and lots of fascinating and funny stories about the author's encounters with the famous and the infamous as he struggles to get just the right shot.
I think that the tip is there more to inspire and motivate rather than try and emulate. Joe's a great storyteller which leads me into the negative factor of the book: it's entertaining but won't cover the nitty gritty of getting the shots shown. The photographer assumes that his readers know a lot about photography and his tips, while educational and relevant, leave a lot of details out. The moment it clicks: Photography secrets from one of the world's top shootersJoe McNally Joe McNally's work is world-renowned and many of the photos in this book will familiar to its readers. Part coffee table, part instructional reference book, I would recommend purchasing this book for either its aesthetic, story-telling quality, or for an advanced photographer that will certainly know where to pick up from where the tip leaves off.To recap: a gorgeous book and well worth having on the shelf for those excellent tips and stories. and glossary guide at the end. He's worked in over 50 countries and has the portfolio and talent to highlight it in roughly 225 pages.The book itself is broken down into four main chapters and includes a handy lighting tips, gear (wow, what an investment). As well, the Barroom chapter provides amusing anecdotes that those in the photography world can relate to.
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