The Moment It Clicks: Photography secrets from one of the world's top shooters (Voices That Matter)
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The Moment It Clicks: Photography secrets from one of the world's top shooters (Voices That Matter)
THE FIRST BOOK WITH ONE FOOT ON THE COFFEE TABLE, AND ONE FOOT IN THE CLASSROOM Joe McNally, one of the world's top pro digital photographers, whose celebrated work has graced the pages of Sports Illustrated, Time, and National Geographic (to name a few), breaks new ground by doing something no photography book has ever done--blending the rich, stunning images and elegant layout of a coffee-table book with the invaluable training, no-nonsense insights, and photography secrets usually found only in those rare, best-of-breed educational books. When Joe's not on assignment for the biggest-name magazines and Fortune 500 clients, he's in the classroom teaching location lighting, environmental portraiture, and how to "get the shot" at workshops around the world. These on-location workshops are usually reserved for a handful of photographers each year, but now you can learn the same techniques that Joe shares in his seminars and lectures in a book that brings Joe's sessions to life. What makes the book so unique is the "triangle of learning" where (1) Joe distills the concept down to one brief sentence. It usually starts with something like, "An editor at National Geographic once told me..." and then he shares one of those hard-earned tricks of the trade that you only get from spending a lifetime behind the lens. Then, (2) on the facing page is one of Joe's brilliant images that perfectly illustrates the technique (you'll recognize many of his photos from magazine covers). And (3) you get the inside story of how that shot was taken, including which equipment he used (lens, f/stop, lighting, accessories, etc.), along with the challenges that type of project brings, and how to set up a shot like that of your own. This book also gives you something more. It inspires. It challenges. It informs. But perhaps most importantly, it will help you understand photography and the art of making great photos at a level you never thought possible. This book is packed with those "Ah ha!" moments--those clever insights that make it all come together for you. It brings you that wonderful moment when it suddenly all makes sense--that "moment it clicks."
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Instantly my favorite photography book ever!:
This book became one of my favorite all time photography books from the moment I picked it up! Joe McNally is truly a legend. This book showcases some of his greatest work, and on the page opposite each photo he tells a story to go with it. He also gives the most basic description of the technical side of the lighting. If you are looking for highly technical step by step detailed instructions on how to reproduce each photo,this book is not for you. You have to have a firm grasp on the technical... more info
Good, but not what you may expect.:
I expected more about how to take good photos. This book shows how one man does it, but not any details, methods, etc. Otherwise filled with good photos.
The Moment It does'nt click:
The book does not cover anything that will help you shoot better photos if you storys its ok i guess
An Outstanding Book - But Don't Hope to Learn Everything From It:
Mr. Steffens makes a number of very solid points in his thoughtful review of this book, and I would certainly caution potential readers to take note of what he is saying as I was hoping for more direct insight in terms of how to recreate some of the truly amazing photos that Mr. McNally has captured over the years. If you are looking for a point by point instruction set on how to pose a subject, or exactly where to place lighting (in more than general terms), this is probably not the book for you. That... more info
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