Digital Photography Exposure for Dummies

Looking for a great gift for someone who loves photography? Digital Photography Exposure for Dummies is a great gift for anyone who wants to improve their photography. Several ratings and review highlights follow below. Details about the book’s contents are in this article and you can order it at a discount at Amazon.com.

Five Star Rating at Amazon.com

Highest rating (5/5) from Digital SLR Photography

A++ rating from Apogee Photo Magazine

“From the simple to complex Doty takes the reader into increasingly difficult and creative terrain and shows how the camera and meter combine to allow the photographer to create stunning photographs.” (Apogee Photo Magazine, August 2011)

“There’s ‘bite-sized’ information, which doesn’t prove too much to take in, and plenty of images to accompany the text.” (Digital SLR Photography, January 2011).

“…this is a breakdown of the subject of exposure explained in concise chapters, complete with pulled-out top tips and notes.” (Digital Camera Essentials, January 2011).

“..clear layout and accessible writing make this a good buy for photographers.” (Amateur Photographer, February 2011).

“Full of top tips for exposing your images correctly…delivers exactly what you would want it to.” (Digital Photographer, February 2011).

Tim Grey, Digital Photography Expert at TimGrey.com, workshop leader, publisher of Pixology magazine, and author of a dozen photo books, hundreds of magazine articles, and creator of a dozen instructional photo DVDs:

“I’ve recently discovered a book that helps photographers truly understand exposure, and that knowledge can dramatically improve the  quality of your digital photos. The book is Digital Photography Exposure for Dummies, authored by Jim Doty, Jr., and published by Wiley. This book provides you with everything a photographer needs to know in order to truly understand exposure and how it affects the original capture.”

Jennifer Blakeley, Professional Photographer at Jennifer Blakeley Photography, creator of Alphabet Photography and the human alphabet project with the Canadian Olympic Gymnastics Team.:

“Loved this book, and the author’s easy to follow writing style. I am a professional photographer, and was given this book as a gift.  It is a great reference book, and an awesome tool for learning.  Photography doesn’t have to be so difficult, and this book is a great manual to anyone looking to learn more about exposure basics . . . or even other professional photographers looking for a re-fresh course and a fresh perspective! Very useful, and easy to follow!”

Jim Lehman, Photography Instructor, photographer, and creator of the Black Cat Exposure Guide:

“As a photo teacher for over 30 years, I only wish this book had been  available earlier. In a heart beat I would have assigned this book as a  text for all of my photo classes from Basic Camera to Advanced. The concepts are well presented and easy to understand. The use of exposure  guides is well presented, especially the Black Cat Extended Range Exposure Guide. I highly recommend this book as an addition to photographers with any level of interest.”

Jim Hannah, Magazine Editor, Photographer:

“When I learned that Jim Doty had authored a text on “Digital Photography Exposure” I had great expectations, because in pre-retirement years I  had on several occasions selected his images for the cover of the international magazine I then edited. I was not disappointed, and have  been inspired by his text to ramp up my own photographic skills closer to the professional level he explains and illustrates so clearly. My only concern is that potential purchasers might have the impression that a “For Dummies” text is just for beginners; this is far from the case. I have long enjoyed photography both as part of my vocation, and as a  rewarding avocation. What I found was that Doty’s book helped me understand how to better understand and control the dimensions of photography that distinguish mere snapshots from true artistic  expressions. This is done in a very engaging and readable manner, with personal stories and color photos that illustrate the principles and  practices, and even cartoons and call outs to break up the text and aid memory. Whether just beginning in photography, or seeking to move to the next level, I feel confident those who purchase this text will find it very helpful and engaging.”