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mrsthrift's review
2.0
If this book was published in 2007, it would have meant a lot more to me, but it came out in 2009. It's not that the ideas don't have their place, but they are not especially my style or taste. The first half is focused on projects you can do with the photos you take - make a photo montage for your wall, for example, or a photo display rail or a stamp out of your photo. The second half is supposed to be inspirational - in case you are out of material, inspiration or motivation to photograph things. I think the second half is more interesting because I know more photographers who struggle with motivation and inspiration than those who struggle with how to display or use their photos. BUT unfortunately, the exercises run just shy of interesting (suggestion: 365 project, doggie cam, "photo safari," bribe strangers to pose for portraits), and overall I was a little disappointed and bored.
girrlfriday's review
3.0
I liked this book. It was well done, with projects ranging from display ideas to making a tripod out of a water bottle. I'm sure people who consider themselves 'serious photographers' will not get much out of this book. The main focus is having fun, and they say as much when they recommend getting a point and shoot even if you own an SLR, because most people don't throw an SLR in their bag every day. Overall a fun interesting read.
minhuitstella's review
5.0
The authors are funny, the projects are cheap and easy and look oh so fun! The ideas and information in this book is vast and well organized. Can't wait to try out all of these ideas!!
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