Getting into photography can be quite intimidating, especially for those who’re just starting out. Sure, there are plenty of books that can help, but most of these books aren’t, well, newbie-friendly. Some are too technical to be understood easily, and the bigger problem is that most of these books deal with just that—the technical.

Thank goodness there’s Kevin Meredith.

Kevin is the author of a photography book called Hot Shots, a small, flick-through style photography book that tackled one thing that most photography books did not: making a photo stand out. No jargons. No complicated explanations. Kevin explained in a simple, easily-understood way how to take truly eye-catching shots.

The book discussed how simple techniques can be used to “make every photo your best,” like exposure, composition, and perspective. It also covered various photographic styles, including portraits, cityscapes, landscapes, black and white, and others. It shows the reader how to work around uncontrollable factors in a shoot, like lighting and movement, to produce the best results. With this book, the reader understands easily how he can shoot certain subjects, and the best time a photographer should use a certain technique. Simply and engagingly, the book shows you what a good photo is; and how you can make a good photo better.

And the coolest thing about this book is that in every page, the description tells you exactly what made a certain photo outstanding—a good thing for beginners who doesn’t know what to look for in photo opportunities yet—and tells you how the photographer got the shot. And you know that most people act differently around a camera, right? They become shy, awkward, or hammy. That doesn’t show in the photos in this book. Kevin even gives tips on how you can make strangers more comfortable, relaxed, and natural around a camera.

Hot Shots is a truly enjoyable book for anyone who points and shoots, and will definitely convince you that expensive kits and accessories are not necessary to produce unique, intriguing photos.

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