In order to be truly creative, you have to be comfortable with the camera and understand how it works. Rock the Shot covers the basics, and is all about point-and-shoot cameras. Great photographs can be taken on any camera, regardless of the price you paid, the number of megapixels, or the size of the lens. After reading this book, you will have a better understanding of the camera and how to take more creative photos.
For every techie learning moment, this book will have several fun projects to practice new-found skills. In this way, understanding has a chance to creep in. Once the camera is mastered, the reader will be inspired to experiment with creative ways to take interesting photos.
Throughout the book you will be accompanied by the author's friend and muse, who will share his "Bobisms" and serve as a model in the photographs. Bob is not your typical co-author.... He's a ball. He's Bob The Big Red Ball and he loves photography just as much as you do.
Craig Norton is a professional photographer and teaches photography to people of all ages on a daily basis. He understands how quickly kids pick up on digital technology, and how challenged many adults can be with the same subject. For kids, this book will not talk down to them, while "digitally challenged" adult readers will find this book a stress-free learning experience. Craig has used photography as an art therapy at a children's hospital, giving patients a chance to forget they are sick or in pain. He also works with Arts for Learning CT, going to schools to teach photography workshops and residencies.