How to Read this Book

If, with one word, I had to answer the million-dollar question I have been asked so many times—“How does one become a better photographer?”—I would have to say that the key to becoming an expert at anything boils down to one thing: practice! And not just practice, but deliberate practice. There is a considerable difference between the two. One will get you nowhere, and the other will change your life!

This book is best read cover to cover. I wrote the book with principles and techniques that will build upon each other as your knowledge and skill set increase. Once you have read the book, it will serve as a reliable reference guide for what to do in many problematic situations.

My main focus for this book is you! Throughout the book, I purposely chose photos that contained teaching substance. I was not interested in only showing you beautiful photography and telling you how I did it, or what camera settings were used. My desire is to take you through my thought processes, walk you through the necessary steps that go into creating remarkable photographs, and teach you how to become your own critic. Then, you see where there is room for improvement and how to achieve it.