Tools not jewels

Tools not jewels will teach you the tools and tricks and shortcuts Chris Burkard has learned over the years so that your shooting muscle becomes so well-organized you're operating on instinct alone. With this book, Chris goes beyond breathtaking images to dissolve the mystery around shooting in extreme environments, and any environment, for that matter—from getting your best shots in freezing-cold conditions to capturing star trails on the darkest of nights. Whether you’re a professional with high-end equipment or an adventure buff testing the limits of an iPhone, Tools not jewels is a practical application of photography in compact, easy-to-digest format. With smart graphics and targeted illustrations, it’s built to pop into your backpack or bag for quick referencing out in the field. In Tools not jewels, you’re getting first hand tips from a master photographer on how to break the rules and innovate to get the shots you envision in your mind—from the practical (bringing hand warmers to keep camera batteries from freezing up in the cold) to the humanist (reminders to study up on local laws and customs before you go). Filled with common-sense hacks and rule-breaking methods developed by Chris over the past decade, Tools not jewels covers the entire category of outdoor photography in a satisfyingly chunky format.