This is a well written guide with great advice on photography. I appreciated the many photographic examples of his lessons.

I have followed David on Social Media for awhile now and was excited to get his frost book Learning to See. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in photography- beginners(that’s me)to pros. Lots of great wisdom and tips to start or advance your photography skills!

I’m a beginner and I found this book very helpful. I have learned quite a bit. I will purchase and go through the book again in the near future.

I do recommend.

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I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review

Even though I haven’t finished the title, I am already recommending because the content on photography is that good.

Learning to See by David Molnar is a good book for very basic beginners. What it did best for me was give me inspiration to pick up my camera again rather than teach me anything new. A lot of this book seemed like Davids experience rather than super useful how-tos. It does touch the basics of Exposure Triangle and editing and things like that, but if you’re looking for a very detailed information or intermediate/advanced photography tips, pick a different book.

I am beginner and spent all my time with camera on auto mode. Although I enjoying how mesmerizing this tools can make difference, honestly I am feel intimidated to start set it manually.
Learning to See appealing me since the beginning. Author share his journey from zero until people with friendly narrative. He is truly have his ways with storytelling because I enjoyed his background stories as much as his tips and tricks.

This book not much provide us to detail technical on camera but it share the true essentials as beginner photographer. I love all chapters in this book from how to see photo objects and give the best effort to elevate the result. How to use environment surrounding. Mini tips to know basic camera setting. And the most important is how the author encourage readers to applies the skills to business level.

Thank you Netgalley and Harper Horizon for provided my copy. I am learning new skill today and my thoughts are my own.

This was an ok book for me - although I don’t know why but I expected more photos and less words 🤷‍♀️. I love photography and there were some tidbits of information I can certainly put to good use !

When I came across the book Learning to See my heart fluttered. I am a beginner with a camera so I am looking for any kind of help I can get.
The book gives great references for beginners and helps to get you in the mind set of becoming a professional photographer and what you needed to think around that idea such as, websites, what kind of photographer - weddings, landscapes, portraits, sports. There are images along with explanations throughout the book, which can come in handy if you learn by seeing. I did find that the book did not go in to too many details about how to use a camera or take photos, I kind of wish it did. All the different settings that cameras come with now and over whelming to say the least. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is thinking of getting into photography.
Thank you NetGalley for the eARC.

I recently retired and now that I have time, I want to get back into photography. I do take a lot of pictures but it's more quick point and shoot with my cell phone. I have three cameras and I want to get back into putting the time into creating photographs. So that's why this book caught my eye ... to get me into that mindset.

I found it was a good reference to get me thinking about charging up the batteries for my cameras and getting out and taking photographs. I didn't find it overly in depth about HOW to use a camera or take photographs ... it was more to get you thinking about becoming a professional photographer and what you needed to think about ... like what kind of photographer do you want to be (ie what kind of pictures ... wedding, landscape, portraits, etc.), setting up a website, getting clients, etc.

I was gifted my first camera and have spent time taking photos in Auto mode. The idea of shooting in manual mode is one I have attempted and am very intimidated by. I looked at all the buttons and quickly became overwhelmed. I’ve tried to use a few resources but wanted something more detailed. I found this book on NetGalley and loved it. What I find different about this book from other resources is the explanations are easy to understand. There are images between explanations and the author explains things in a way that a inexperienced person can understand. It’s definitely a book I will be purchasing on my own to leave my comfort zone and shoot in manual mode. I really recommend this book especially for those who are wanting to dip their finger in taking photos for fun or otherwise and those that are new to the world of photography . He has really great explanations for shooting in manual mode and the reasons why there are more opportunities for better images.

This is a really good read and a great reference book for beginners and a book good to have on hand for the experienced as well.

I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Learning to See by David Molnar was an incredibly helpful resource! It’s been too long since I pulled out a camera other than my phone and this was the refresher I needed. I loved how his progression takes you from knowing how to “see” things to how to actually compose and then, if needed, how to edit. There were many of his quick tips that stuck with me and as I was shooting pics, I felt like his voice was in my head, reminding me of what to do and what not to do. There is plenty of humor sprinkled throughout that kept it entertaining as well. I loved the pictures he provided to demonstrate accurate angles and lighting. Beyond being a gifted photographer, David is a gifted teacher (the water faucets analogy has been the most helpful explanation ever provided to me). I was so encouraged and inspired, I grabbed my camera, grabbed my daughter, and headed off into the mountains. We played from sunrise to sunset. Thank you for sharing your experience, wisdom, and talents. I absolutely recommend this others who are learning how to operate their cameras and desire to great pictures.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are solely my own, freely given.

Honestly, I decided to read this one as a refresher course. I figured since I had 2 classes, several online classes and books specific to my cameras, I wouldn't learn anything new.

Well, 3 pages of notes later, I definitely knew I was wrong. There are certain parts of photography that I still struggle with as a hobbyist. Learning to See gave me my ah ha moments. He simplifies and breaks down from shooting to editing.

Whether new in photography or finally getting out there making $, I would highly suggest this book! Easy to understand and follow along. Loved reading about his journey in photography.

Can't wait to get this for my library and photo club. I see myself as more analytical than artistic and am always on the lookout for new ways to see creatively. I picked up so many wonderful tips and tricks from this. Molinar teaches in an easy to grasp way. My little photo club in the library will eat this up. Thank you for the preview.