Ten Ways To Improve Your Craft Without Buying Gear is a 32 page PDF eBook by photographer David duChemin and it’s all about becoming a better photographer.
While much of the online education about photography is full of fluff TEN has received enthusiastic reception all over the world for being passionate, insightful, and full of real-world wisdom for creating compelling photographs.
David duChemin is an international cultural and humanitarian photographer, and the author of the best-selling Within The Frame and VisionMongers.
David’s popular photography blog, Pixelatedimage.com/blog is a connecting point for photographers all over the world who together celebrate a common mantra: Gear is Good, Vision is Better.
The TEN eBook presents excellent value and is a great source of inspiration for photographers of all levels. David writes in a down-to-earth and very engaging way which makes this book a great and easy read.
It should come as no surprise that the book is organised into 10 inspirational sections all of which are designed to improve your craft without you spending a cent on new gear:
1. Get Pickier
2. Better Contrast Makes Better Stories
3. Change My Perspective By Changing Yours
4. Create Depth
5. Get Balanced
6. Pay Attention to the Moment
7. Look to the Light
8. Use the Best Lens
9. Expose for Aesthetics
10. Put a Great Foreground in Front of a Great Background
In addition to the ten main chapters this fantastic eBook also includes several creative exercises which are sure to get your creative juices flowing (should you need to get them flowing).
Originally meant to be priced at $10, TEN remains priced at just $5 as David never had the heart to raise the price!
Ten is available via the Craft & Vision website along with several other great Ebook titles all of which, in fact, are priced at just $5 per title.
Talk about value for money… $5.00, that’s about the price for a tall latte these days!
Save a latte, get an eBook.
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20. April 2010 at 7:34 pm
Hi Thomas!
Thanks for the recommendation!
I thought about buying this, but now after your advice I finally ordered it.
A few days ago I bought their ebook about black and white photography, but I haven’t found time to begin reading it.
At the first glance it makes a very good impression though.
Can’t wait to read both!
Cheers,
Timo
20. April 2010 at 8:00 pm
Hi Timo,
I have bought several of these myself and I think they present excellent value for money. Admittedly I prefer ‘real’ photo book, but must say that quality Ebooks like these that are so well priced are very hard to resist.
Enjoy your read. Hope you find the time soon…so much to do, so little time, that’s one thing I can definitely relate to!
24. April 2010 at 11:38 pm
3 ways to be a better photographer
1. First, What is the subject- the theme- I want this picture to be about.
2. Second, how can I focus attention on my subject and draw the viewer’s eye to it.
3. Third, Have I simplified? Have I included only what draws attention to my subject, and have I eliminated everything that is non-essential or distracting?
24. April 2010 at 11:46 pm
Hi John,
Thanks for joining in at Photography 24/7.
These are three excellent ways to become a better photographer. Thanks for sharing them here.
It’s almost a little checklist to run through in your mind before making the image.
You could also call it ’3 questions to ask yourself before making your picture ‘to improve your craft’.
Cheers,
Thomas