Photography books have an obsessive grip on me. I read everything I can get my hands on that relates to digital photography or Photoshop Elements. Even if the books are geared towards beginners, I always learn something. A phrase will stick with me in a memorable way that finally turns on the “use this idea” light when I’m actually holding my camera rather than a book.
Ella Publishing’s eBook, 40 Top Tips for Better Photos, turned on several of those lights for me. Technically, yes, I know that we should be aware of the background when shooting. This book presents an easy way to check the background, and tips for improving a shot when there are distracting elements.
This book is not made for successful professional photographers. However, for those of us in charge of capturing and recording family memories, this book is great. In addition to the photo tips, it offers guidance on creating effective scrapbook layouts.
Each photo is accompanied by the shooting data – f stop, ISO, and shutter speed, to help us duplicate the type of shot on our own cameras.
The photography in this book is what I like the best. Just about all of us can create a beautiful image when we’re at the botanical gardens in full bloom on an overcast day with cooperative adults as subjects. However, my camera sees the most action at home, in less than ideal lighting conditions, with two wiggly kids and a cluttery background.
Most of the images in this eBook appear to be taken at the author’s home, using her husband and kids as subjects. This is the kind of inspiration I need. How do I get a cute picture of the kids eating breakfast without showing my messy sink in the background? How do I take a picture in the backyard in direct sunlight in the middle of the day?
And this 22-page book only costs $5.99. What a deal! One of you will win a free book in the contest below. For those of you who can’t wait, buy here. You can all download (for FREE) Ella’s Super Sampler, which contains 34 tips, ideas and insights from Ella’s books.
Each time you “social media” this page, enter two comments below. (Can I use “social media” as a verb? You know what I mean, right?).
For another entry, check out Ella’s eBooks and tell us which one you want.
Enter until midnight CST on Sunday, April 4. Winner will receive a free eBook of her or his choice.
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Special Effects for Digital Photographers would be my book of choice!
40 Top Tips for Better Photos would be my book choice!
that is exactly what I am looking for.
I would like the quick and creative quizzes ebook. It looks really interesting!
40 Top Tips for sure!
I would choose 40 Top Tips. I’m really trying to improve my photography skills!!
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40 Top Tips for Better Photos would be my first choice! Thank you for a chance to win…
Wow! I would want the 40 tips book! It is a must have!
sounds like what I need!
I would like either 40 Top Tips for Better Photos or Special Effects for Digital Photos…both look fantastic!!!!!
40 Top Tips sounds great. A few other of her titles were interesting, too. The Cre8tive and Text Tips sounded neat.
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I stumbled the post, so I’m entering another comment.
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Second post for stumbling. My first was for your extra entry of telling you which ebook I wanted.
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Kids, messy backgrounds, bad (& embarrassing) photos, I could use 40 Top Tips, thank you for the chance.
so many options! i like a year in the life and the photography book
40 Top Tips!
Thanks for sharing so much with us. I love to read your blog. I am so grateful for you sharing your talents. I like the ebook UR2Cre8tive. Each one has great information. thanks again.
I would like the Special Effects for Digital Photos ebook.
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40 Top Tips would be a great book to read and hopefully gain lots of good info.
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It would have to be “20 Simple Secrets of Happy Scrapbookers”. I usually draw a blank when I think of starting a scrapbook page, so it would be great to have some creative help. Thanks!
Loving your site, learning a ton. I’m not picky, either book would be a huge help to me since I am a beginner. Thank you!
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I can’t wait to read. I just ordered my copy!
Thanks for the resource!
there are 12 of the ebooks I want.