Photography Demystified: Your Guide to Gaining Creative Control and Taking Amazing Photographs

Are you stuck on the auto mode of your camera? Feeling frustrated because you know you own a great camera, but are unable to use it to capture the photographs you’ve always envisioned? Did you purchase a new camera or receive one as a gift, excited about the wonderful possibilities of creating amazing photographs, only to open the camera manual and find yourself overwhelmed by all the technical information in front of you, thinking “there’s no way I can do this”?

In this book, I will get you out of “auto” mode and on your way to creating the incredible photographs you’ve always dreamed of! This book will empower you to transition from automatic to full manual settings in a new, easy-to-implement way, giving you the control you need to capture images the way you desire. “Photography Demystified – Your ULTIMATE Guide to Understanding Photography, Gaining Creative Control, and Taking Amazing Photographs!” has been designed to resolve your frustrations and photography difficulties. This book will give you the tools, education, and practical applications needed to understand how to take great pictures! It also includes a dedicated section for photography assignments, downloadable exposure guides, and quick reference tips to support you every step of the way.

The first books in my series came onto the scene in 2016, earning over 1,000 glowing 5-star reviews. But I did not stop there! This latest installment takes it to the next level. I have not only updated the information to keep pace with the latest technology but carefully curated the best content from my previous books. The result? One ultimate, powerhouse guide that gives you everything you need, all in one place. Get ready for the most comprehensive and streamlined experience yet!

Having earned my Master of Photography and Photographic Craftsmen degrees from Professional Photographers of America, the leading photography organization in the world, I have been a full-time professional photographer for over thirty-five years. Along with my wife Ally, I own McKay Photography Academy and the online community Photo Enthusiast Network. We have led hundreds of photographic tours around the world, teaching over twelve thousand people-just like you-how to excel in photography. I am passionate about teaching others how to achieve excellent results in their photography. My motivation is to make photography accessible and enjoyable for everyone, taking the frustration out of the process!

Beginning photographers, camera buffs, photo enthusiasts, and many others who struggle with understanding photography concepts, exposure, and their camera manuals have already experienced my proven methods of teaching beginner’s photography. This book will do the same for you, demystifying the technical jargon and giving you the confidence to unleash your creativity. So why wait? Let’s get started on your photography journey today!

Photography Demystified: Your Guide to the World of Travel Photography—How to Explore, See, and Photograph the World

This is a book written for those that love to travel, explore, adventure, and photography. Many photographers wanting to embark on a photographic adventure are not sure where exactly to begin. Often they find themselves asking not only photography technique questions but also seeking practical advice—How should I pack my gear? What’s the best way to take my cameras and equipment on an airplane safely? What about getting through security in a foreign country, how does that work? And other questions related to traveling and carrying photography equipment.

This book will help you and your gear get to your destinations practically and safely. I present what I have learned through years of travel and leading photographic tours. Additionally, the travel photographer will receive specific insight into creating photographs of their travels that are both stunning and captivating, in terms of the stories they tell.