This is the Safari online edition of the printed book.

Scott Kelby, author of the groundbreaking bestseller “The Digital Photography Book, Vol. 1” is back with an entirely new book that picks up right where Vol. 1 left off. It’s more of that “Ah ha—so that’s how they do it,” straight-to-the-point, skip the techno jargon; packed with stuff you can really use today, that made Vol. 1 the world’s bestselling book on digital photography.

In Volume 2, Scott adds entirely new chapters packed with Plain English tips on using flash, shooting close up photography, travel photography, shooting people, and even how to build a studio from scratch, where he demystifies the process so anyone can start taking pro-quality portraits today! Plus, he's got full chapters on his most requested topics, including loads of tips for landscape photographers, wedding photographers, and there's an entire chapter devoted to sharing some of the pro's secrets for making your photos look more professional, no matter what you're shooting.

This book truly has a brilliant premise, and here’s how Scott describes it: “If you and I were out on a shoot, and you asked me, ‘When I use my flash, the background behind the person I’m shooting turns black. How do I fix that?’ I wouldn’t give you a lecture on flash ratios, or start a discussion on flash synchronization and rear curtain sync. I’d just say “Lower your shutter speed to 1/60 of a second. That should do it” Well, that’s what this book is all about: you and I out shooting where I answer questions, give you advice, and share the secrets I’ve learned just like I would with a friend—without all the technical explanations and techie photo speak.”

Each page covers a single concept on how to make your photography better. Every time you turn the page, you’ll learn another pro setting, tool, or trick to transform your work from snapshots into gallery prints. If you’re tired of taking shots that look “okay,” and if you’re tired of looking in photography magazines and thinking, “Why don’t my shots look like that?” then this is the book for you.

This isn’t a book of theory—full of confusing jargon and detailed concepts. This is a book on which button to push, which setting to use, and when to use it. With nearly another 200 of the most closely guarded photographic “tricks of the trade,” this book gets you shooting dramatically better-looking, sharper, more colorful, more professional-looking photos every time.

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Average Amazon.com® Rating:  Based on 217 Ratings

Nice Follow-Up to Kelby's Best-Seller - 2009-11-05
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Although not specific to any particular camera model (except for discussions of Nikon and Canon flash -- and Kelby is famously an (almost) Nikon-only shooter), this book of tips gives you a lot of useful information that will help you shoot better pictures with your digital camera. Like the first volume, it provides an overview of techniques, and if you want more specific tips for your particular cameras, you can turn to one of the guidebooks written for individual cameras, such as Thom Hogan's and David Busch's photo guides. Kelby's Digital Photography Book series are a good complement to these, and are filled with his light-hearted touch that many seem to appreciate.

A++ Reading - 2009-10-27
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These books are a must if you want to learn how to shoot like a pro. Scott Kelby teaches you everything and keeps it simple so you don't get overwhelmed with all the new skills you're going to learn.

Good for beginners ... - 2009-10-16
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I bought Volume 1 & 2, and as mentioned before by other people there are some errors in this book. In page 82 it says "...seeing a shot where the chin is cropped off makes for a very uncomfortable composition.", but then on pages 189 & 206 he just does that. Also, on page 153 he says "If you want to improve your travel photos, here is a simple trick: add more people to your shots. ... nothing conveys the character and soul of a city more than its people ..." but, in Volume 1 page 161 he adds in a foot note "WHAT NOT TO SHOOT ... Crowd shots. They're just about useless ... Shoot an empty street first thing in the morning, or shoot two people together, but skip the crowds." Finally, A LOT OF PROPAGANDA in this book.

FANTASTIC BOOK! - 2009-10-11
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Everything you need to know right here on these pages. Scott Kelby talkes to you like you're a friend and makes the process of learning (or relearning in my case) fun and adventurous. Buy the three he has and you won't regret it. Great refrences and great online tutorials.

digital photography book 2 - 2009-10-07
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very informative on ways to take different photos- scott kelby is funny and informative i like that- good book to keep and check little things when taking certain photo's- enjoy

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