Book Review of Lonely Planet s Guide to Travel Photography

Beginning and advanced digital photographers alike can likely reap the benefits of Richard I'Anson's book "Lonely Planet's Guide to Travel Photography."
Lonely Planet is one of the largest travel publishers on the planet, issuing guidebooks and narratives on every place from Savannah, Georgia to Bali. However, the market for travel photography books is very slim. Teamed with writer/photographer Richard I'Anson, Lonely Planet supplies a credible method to obtain both technical data and business considerations in their release "Lonely Planet's Guide to Travel Photography."
Unfortunately, one with the few caveats of the book is it just isn't portable. It is wider and taller than most photography and travel books, and with more than 350 color pages it is quite heavy to carry around even though you have a bag to tuck it into. Also, the Amazon listing notes that book weighs 2.1 pounds. Thus, "Lonely Planet's Guide to Travel Photography" is most beneficial studied before your trek for the Galapagos.
Sometimes digital photographers needs to enjoy more armchair travel than actual treks to the Amazon, particularly when a wedding photography business or youngsters are considerations. Fortunately, you will see plenty of glamorous places inside pages of I'Anson's book; you may also apply the techniques to make "travel photography" right in your own backyard as appropriate for your lifestyle and business profile.
If you're looking for some photography tips, tricks, and techniques, then "Lonely Planet's Guide to Travel Photography" may teach you something new. An important tip to be aware of is that even digital photographers should shoot at a high enough resolution to duplicate to slides as appropriate; some travel publications, especially magazines, welcome digital images but still need slides to complete your images its true justice. If you're thinking of buying a new camera or accessories for travel photography, then definitely have a look at I'Anson's book; this can help ensure your purchase(s) can meet requirements of the travel markets in which you hope to publish.
Whether you wish to photograph a bird or person close-up or shoot a special image with the Eiffel Tower, "Lonely Planet's Guide to Travel Photography" likely covered that subject. The images and instructions accompanying "The Coast," "Rainbows," and "Rivers and Waterfalls" are specially memorable.
Those enthusiastic about a (little) history of travel photography and its accompanying writing can also enjoy some useful background information. For those who don't read introductions, forewords, or history sections, skipping such areas won't detract from the usefulness of I'Anson's book. "Lonely Planet's Guide to Travel Photography" is a perfect book for that reader to jump around, that's important in this day of busy personal and professional schedules.
Complete Title: "Lonely Planet's Guide to Travel Photography"
Author: Richard I'Anson
Amazon.com List Price (by May 2010): $14.95
General List Price (at the time of May 2010): $21.99
Release Date: August 1, 2009
ISBN-10: 1741046890
ISBN-13: 978-1741046892
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Edition: 3rd
Approximate Length: 352 pages