I thought i would post a review regarding Scott Kelby's Digital Photography Book Volume 2 but i feel it should be done as a package as i think they go hand in hand.
For someone who literally picked a camera magazine, then bought some more, then bought a camera because he wanted to create images that told a story, that people would look at and say they would hang it on their wall, these books go somewhere to helping you do that.
If you want a technical book that helps you learn the complete works on how your camera works, then maybe this isn't the books for you.
I wanted a book that taught me how to shoot, to help me improve upon my passion and i do feel these books do exactly that. However if you are a beginner like me then you need Vol 1 before Vol 2 because i think the 1st volume is the foundation course where as Vol 2 takes it up a notch through to a more advanced part.
I did read a review where they didn't like Scott Kelby's layout of books, i actually like it, and he doesn't treat you like an idiot, it is simple and clear to the point with a bit of humour carrying through the book.
Vol 1 is sort of my little bible, Scott takes you from complete scratch through different sorts of photography, Wedding, Portrait, Landscape and Sports for example, breaking them down into small sections. You do not have to follow the whole book either, just pick out the bits relevant to you. I really love it, he also doesn't neglect the people who might not be able to afford the the Flash Unit, he caters for everyone and gives people a chance to be a photographer.
Vol 2 picks up where 1 left off, although he moves slightly into more the conditions surrounding the condition of the shot along with more tips.
All in all two excellent books and they are small enough to carry in your camera bag too.
by Thornberry
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