Getting Your Shot

Written by National Geographic

What does it take to capture a truly unforgettable photograph?

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288 pages

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Bookroo's summary

National Geographic's photo experts pair more than 200 images from the Your Shot online community with tips and advice for photographers of every level. Landscapes, portraits, color and black-and-white work each come with the story of how the picture was made, offering practical lessons alongside plenty of inspiration.

From the publisher

In this inspirational how-to photography book, the photo experts at National Geographic share their invaluable tips, advice and insights alongside more than 200 breathtaking photos--from glorious landscapes to intimate moments, from black-and-white to exuberant color, from the exotic to the homespun. These stunning and evocative photos, drawn from National Geographic's thriving online photography community "Your Shot," provide inspiration for photographers of all skill levels. This book reveals inside stories on how the featured photographers were able to get these incredible shots, and is filled with encouragement and inspiration for the artist and dreamer inside all of us.

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