Comments on: Within the Frame [BOOK REVIEW]

By: Dave

Dave — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:46:11 +0000

After you have waded through all the How-To books and can take a reasonable photo, you might find there is something still missing. Of course if you are just a Happy-Snapper then maybe you won’t be looking for something more. But if the magic still eludes you, David’s book might just be the key to open the door and reveal a whole new adventure in photography.

I’ve been taking photos for over 40 years, yet after reading the first couple of chapters of David’s book I realised what had been missing. Now when I look through the viewfinder I see something completely different. I am actually Making a photograph not merely Taking a photograph. David’s book will show you the difference.

By: Joe

Joe — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 18:21:32 +0000

This book is awesome and recommend this to anyone, amateurs and professionals alike. This book is well written and focuses on finding your creative voice. I’m just starting out and have read other photography books and this one is definitely refreshing and offers a different view on photography. As photographers, it is important to know about lenses, settings, and post production but it is also important to find your creative voice – which David helps you establish in this book. Good read!

By: Dennis

Dennis — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:12:57 +0000

This is one book that I will certainly refer to often to for inspiration and motivation. David presents photography as a passion and personal journey. A book well written.

By: aaron

aaron — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:44:59 +0000

Just finished this book and loved the approach he took. Focuses more on the artistic aspects than the technical.

By: Mark McGowan

Mark McGowan — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:32:20 +0000

Purchased this book recently and finished it over the weekend – truly inspiring stuff. I mainly shoot architectural and landscape photography but Davids advice on including elements specifically from the locality have really made me think. An excellent book that I’d highly recommend for anyone with an interest in photography.

By: Zack Jones

Zack Jones — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:44:42 +0000

I’ve read a good bit about this book and plan to check it out the next time I’m at the book store. There’s a flickr group where you can submit photos to the author for critique which I think is pretty cool.

BTW, first paragraph “loose” should be “lose” (sorry, pet peeve of mine).

By: Serge Van Cauwenbergh

Serge Van Cauwenbergh — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:59:56 +0000

I already bought this book and although I have not finished reading, it’s a very motivating book with to the point and interesting content! Instead of bying another book about techniques, every photographer should definitely buy Within The Frame.

By: Kyle

Kyle — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:10:08 +0000

It’s a great book. I finished it a few weeks ago. Great tips for photographers and I love the focal length, aperture and shutter speed that goes with each image.

By: MeiTeng

MeiTeng — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 02:48:11 +0000

I have heard about this book. After reading your short review, I am interested in purchasing a copy. We all need fresh perspective in life.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:57:42 +0000

I’m so glad to see this review! I just picked this book up this weekend and was hooked in the first few pages. I can’t wait to finish the read, but a few chapters in and I’m already inspired. du Chemin’s passion is evident – and contagious.