I’m Lovin’ It – The UNmanual
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You all know how much I love photography! Everything I know about it is all pretty much self taught or what I’ve learned from friends. I know there is so much about photography that I don’t know, or maybe I’m doing incorrectly.
So I was THRILLED recently when Drew of Momtog contacted me about reviewing The UNmanual, a guide that explains why your DSLR camera does what it does… in English! Ummm, YES PLEASE! I was all over that!
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Drew is a mom who loves photography. She’s an insanely talented photographer who shares her vast knowledge of photography and her camera on her Momtog blog.
The UNmanual was born when Drew realized that most of us don’t understand a word of our camera manuals, and most courses offered at universities will leave you even more confused!
“Once you break down the information you need to know and forget the information you don’t need, shooting in manual really isn’t that complicated! “~DrewB
Drew says The UNmanual is for beginners, but let me tell you, I’ve been shooting my dSLR in manual for over two years now, and there was still information I learned while reading thru the book.
You will learn about all the buttons on your camera (Drew shoots with a Cannon, but does a good job covering what you need for a Nikon as well), what settings she shoots with and why, how to shoot on manual and still get the correct exposure. You will also learn about lighting and how to create ideal lighting situations (my favorite section!)
What’s really awesome is, when you purchase the UNmanual, you instantly receive a downloadable file, but you will also receive a hard/paper copy in the mail! Which I LOVED. As much as I enjoy being on the computer, something like this I like to hold in my hands and read thru and make my own notes.
Drew’s UNmanual is everything you could want in a camera manual and more! It was easy to read, understand and follow. It is packed full of beautiful photos to illustrate every topic that is covered, giving you a great visual on what is being explained. I’m not much of a “manual reading girl” – more of a “visual girl” and the UNmanual is the perfect solution!
It will change the way you think of your camera. Words like aperture and exposure will no longer scare you. You will take pictures you only dreamed you could take. You will have the confidence to use your camera like it should be used.
I can’t wait to get hold of her UNposing Guide! Break the habit of saying “Cheese!”………. The UNposing Guide helps you capture new, unique, natural and candid looking poses…… something I think a lot of photographers tend to struggle with! **The UNposing Guide is geared more towards professional photographers rather than the amateur Mom*tog.
Right now thru June 10, 2011 you can use the code “tidymom” to receive 20% off when you purchase either The UNmanual or The UNposing Guide or both in The Momtog Store.
GIVEAWAY has ENDED – Congrats to #3 Jenny
Drew would like to give one lucky TidyMom reader The UNmanual of their very own!
Giveaway Prize (1 winner)
1 copy of The UNmanual (downloadable version and hard/paper copy)
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Visit Drew’s shop and blog and come back here and leave a comment telling me how The UNmanual would help your photography
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Giveaway will end on June 9, 2011 at 5 pm CST. One winner with a valid entry will be selected at random using random.org. I will email the winner and they will have 48 hours to claim their prize or another winner will be selected.
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Boy I would love a manual that talked “normal” to me…lol I’d love to win so I can learn to use my camera other modes in lieu of the “auto” mode that it’s always set on. THEN I could take better photos of my food and artwork for my blog. Thanks Cheryl for a great giveaway for hosting I’m Lovin’ It Friday once again.
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I visited the shop and blog and I think this book would help me by getting me started. I’ve seen lots of instructions on-line before, but I really think I need something in my hands while I play with my camera and try out what is being taught. I so need help!!
I am about to purchase my first DSLR and I think this would be perfect for me to have to help understand my new camera!
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I visited the shop and blog and I think I would benefit from this in using more than just the auto mode. I’d like to be more creative and try different speeds and apertures. Thanks!
We bought a new Canon DSi3 a few months agon and I still have not cracked open the manual. The teeny tiny print, non-english type words and gazzillion and one pages intimidate me to no end! I am such a visual person! I would LOVE a “manual” for the average person!
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just got a DSLR for Mother’s day, I am lost…. could use this book!
This would be great! I am just learning to shoot in manual and sometimes think I end up more confused after reading my manual…an explanation in everyday language would be so helpful. Thanks for this awesome giveaway!
I’d love to win this book. I got a DSLR for Christmas and just leave it on AUTO and hope for the best. What a waste–and I know I’m wasting photo opportunities that way too.
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I have had my canon for a year now, the pictures are usually great, but I honestly don’t know what I’m doing! I have a wedding that I am co-shooting coming up in late July, and having this manual would really help get me out of the auto mode setting.
I hope to learn how to relax and take more of a natural approach to photography 😉
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I too have a Canon and the manual might as well be written in a foreign language. I have discovered several features & settings on my own. The UNManual would definitely help me discover the full workings of my camera. And, give me the pleasure of taking more beautiful and creative “candid” photos of my family & friends. Pick me, Pick me, Pick me!!!
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I want to learn what settings I should be using for my dSLR camera. This unManual would be so beneficial 🙂
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Visited 🙂 The manual would be great! It would be nice to have it as a refresher always..there is never enough learning to do!
I could really use help getting off auto in general. I used to do black and white photography and never used auto for anything, but for some strange reason digital makes me nervous. I just recently got my DSLR and I would love to learn how to use it better this year.
I am so excited at the chance to win the UNmanual. Thanks for the oportunity. I checked out her blog and am now addicted 🙂
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I just can’t seem to get away from the “green button of death” (auto). I try manual, aperture priority, shutter priority. I just want good photos and be confident in my photography!!
i would love a copy of this book to help me learn how to really use my camera. I bought several books all intereseting but all over my head. Plus it doen’t explain it to me in terms i would understand. So excited for this oppertunity.
I just checked out mom tog and love drew’s pictures. My camera takes fabulous pictures on auto but I know I’m not maximizing it’s potential! I could really use the unmanual!
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I have been wanting the UNmanual since forever! I just bought not to long ago the UNposing guide and it is amazing! I just need to figure out in simple language how to use my camera! Thanks for the giveaway!
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