Shooting with Soul

Shooting with Soul:  44 Photography Exercises Exploring Life, Beauty, and Self-Expression
By:  Alessandra Cave
Gifted by Creative Publishing International
www.creativepub.com
Reviewed by Melissa Conner, Editor of FaveCrafts.com

Point.  Click.  Shoot.  Three words that photographers know well and love.  Whether you're shooting food, crafts, kids, nature, or just life as it happens, everyone can benefit with a little help from the pros...and that's where Shooting with Soul comes in handy.

Shooting with Soul is a glorious and beautiful book for anyone who loves to take pictures.  Whether you are an aspirational photographer, artist, blogger, or creative mom, you will enjoy expanding your understanding of this medium by exploring 44 weeks of unique and reflective prompts and exercises aimed to enhance your creative self-expression.  No matter what camera you're using, even a camera phone, this book offers helpful tips and methods for any device that snaps a photo.

Start your lessons with learning how to choose the best camera for the job.  Gain an understanding of light and exposure and learn how to see life happen through the camera.  Once you've got the basics down, you can move on to learning how to capture everyday moments and objects.  Filled with beautiful photography and helpful hints and tips, this book is a must have for anyone who loves taking photos, no matter how professional your photos are.

Shooting with Soul teaches successful photography methods through an approach that is very much like journaling.  By putting deep thought and feeling into the process, and into the exercises, which focus on personal exploration and autobiographhical information, you will be able to create lovely images that are infused with soul and creativity.