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On Being a Photographer: A Practical Guide | 
 enlarge | Authors: David Hurn, Bill Jay
Publisher: Lenswork Publishing
Category: Book
List Price: $12.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 178183
Media: Paperback
Edition: 3
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 160
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.3 x 0.5
ISBN: 1888803061
Dewey Decimal Number: 770.92
EAN: 9781888803068
ASIN: 1888803061
Publication Date: 2007
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 Very Helpful - Easy to Read December 16, 2008
When I bought this book I didn't realize how it would actually be exciting to read! I mean, I love photography, but usually reading about boring photo-jargon can get old; however, I couldn't put this book down. Neither speaker focuses much on the technical side of photography, rather the more abstract, yet practical, ins-and-outs of their business.
Besides the fact it is easy and fun to read, Bill Jay and David Hurn's advice is concise and based on their many years of experience in the field. Even though it is a tad outdated (I believe it was published in '98), the information is still generally relevant to the struggles of beginning photojournalists.
I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to learn the ropes of the business side of Photography, specifically becoming a photojournalist.
For the aspiring pro from the top October 30, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The introduction is long but sets up the credibility of the two main people and their background. Basically two professionals at the very highest level of the game discuss some useful concepts that I have not seen elsewhere.
 Vanity publishing May 13, 2007
11 out of 17 found this review helpful
I was immensely disappointed by this book. It seemed to promise so much depth and insight. It is structured as a conversation/interview between two knowledgeable photographers; but we quickly discover that one is an unashamed acolyte of the other. The text quickly degenerates into a fawning, vacuous, name-dropping style to which the authors are apparently habituated. There's no information, no insight, no inspiration and no intellectual courage. I burnt it.
For those who love photogrpahy September 26, 2005
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
This is written for lovers of photography. Not only does it discuss the romance of camera and film, it has good information, it is motivating and it reminds those of us who have developer, stop and fix in our veins why we fell in love with the art.
Motivating, educational and a good read. Don't miss this one.
"Must Have" Book June 12, 2004
13 out of 16 found this review helpful
This book is a "must have" for anyone who is serious about becoming/being a photographer. The majority of the discussion relates to the creative process, with a small amount of discussion of equipment and technique. I bought my copy (third edition) direct from LensWork for US $12.95.
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