The Moment It Clicks: Photography secrets from one of the world's top shooters
By Joe McNally
- Release Date: 2008-01-23
- Genre: Computers
Description
This is the eBook version of the printed book. If the print book includes a CD-ROM, this content is not included within the eBook version.
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.”
Reviews
Don't Bother Getting a Sample
1By SslkdjfrI have long thought iBooks samples leave a lot to bee desired. However, this one takes the cake. The sample gives you the Introduction, Acknowledgements, and a Table of Contents from which you can't devine anything about the book - that's all. C'mon iBooks - at least do samples so I can see part of Chapter 1. I'll go to Kindle for this one.Who knows??
1By DigitalartThis book might be a 5* ... It might even be a 10* ... But at $44 I wanted a sample. There was a nice intro and a lot of typical book overhead but no "sample." So I'm still wondering.Moment it Clicks
5By 2@&$This is an awesome read. Incredible pictures. Placed me as an informed (by way of the authors descriptions) bystander through an intriguing life. And so much information! It truly is inspiring! DaveFun read but disappointing resolution of photos
3By 247365MomIf I had to do it again, I would have purchased the book instead. This ebook is a nice read but when you tap on the pictures to enlarge them, you are going to be very very disappointed. What good is a photography book if the full frame picture stinks, and only the small 3 by 5 is sharp. It's like you bought a nice sports car and the speed limiter won't let you drive faster than 45 MPH. The publisher and author should be ashamed. I wonder how I can get my money back.Joe does it again
5By SunKenCAfter reading his other book, I just had to have this one and I must say he didn't let me down. I can't wait till he comes out with the next book.