The Digital Photography Companion

PSA Journal, June, 2008 by Stan Ashbrook

The Digital Photography Companion By Derrick Story Published by O'Reilly Soft cover, 5 1/2 X 8 1/2, 214 pages, $24.99 US, $24.99 CAN ISBN: 978-0-596-51766-3 Rating *, and **

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The Digital Photography Companion is written to improve the photographer's skills, boost both picture-taking and image-editing knowledge, and ultimately, shoot better images that truly reflect the photographer's creative spirit. Rather than wondering which button to push and fiddling with controls, The Digital Photography Companion focuses attention on the world around the photographer.

Professional photographer and teacher Derrick Story offers basic instructions, clever techniques, and plenty of inspiring examples to help the photographer capture the high quality pictures they've always wanted--photos that will distinguish the photographer's work from others.

There are chapters on choosing the right camera, mastering the digital controls--everything from auto exposure to White Balance, capturing flattering portraits, compelling action shots, distinctive landscapes and more. In addition there is information to help the photographer take control of their digital photos and how to find the right photo management software.

Each book listed below is rated for Beginners (*), Intermediate (**) or Advanced (***) in digital imaging.

Stan Ashbrook, FPSA

Review Editor