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As one who accidentally stumbled into the photography world, this book was the tool that helped me to develop confidence in my technique and bridge the gap between english and photography-speak. I do not plan to sell photos for stock, nor do I wish to take photos for a magazine or an art gallery; BUT I feel as if this book has given me the pathway should I decide to go that route in the future. Most importantly, the people in my immediate circle think I have developed some sort of magical "eye" for photos, when I have just soaked in many of Tony's tips, techniques and "lessons learned". Since I am a gear-head that is prone to over-purchasing tech, some of Tony's advice has saved me from buying items that were technically not necessary for my skill level. As teachers, the Northrups seem to be a very "down to earth" couple - challenging many of the long standing photography standards. They provide sound, practical logic so that average people may obtain high-quality photographic results. They use easy-to-understand language, and they reference many good internet resources to help enhance your learning experience. Finally, they do this for a living, so their opinions and approaches hold a lot of credibility with me. There are a few online personalities that are critical of some of their opinions - some downright attacking them. I am not at a level where I can confirm or debunk their critics assertions. I can "judge a tree by the fruit that it bears". My observation is that the Northrups produce a lot of high-quality content; they have a lot of customers; and many people on the web are tuning in to them. They must be doing something right.