Getting Your Shot

Imagine your dream job as a National Geographic photographer. This inspirational how-to photography book helps you get a step closer. The photography experts at National Geographic share their invaluable tips, advice and insights alongside more than 200 breathtaking photos ranging 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" --with 400,000 members in 196 countries--provide inspiration for photographers of all skill levels. Inside you'll find: -Hundreds of how-to photo tips and ideas from the photo experts at National Geographic. -20 themed sections, each guest-edited by a National Geographic photographer. Themes include "After Midnight," "Adventure," "The Moment," "Catch the Light," "Foodscapes" and others. -The ultimate primer for taking amazing photos. Packed with gorgeous photos, 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.