Joe McNally: The Moment It Clicks
by Dave Wilson on Dec.27, 2008, under Photography
I’ve just finished The Moment It Clicks by Joe McNally, famed New York photographer and photojournalist with credits in just about all the big publications you care to mention (National Geographic, Newsweek, Time, etc.). I read the 256 page book in 2 sittings and am happy to report that this is the best photography book I have read in years. Note that I said “read” rather than “looked at”. Not only is the book full of beautiful images but McNally’s collection of anecdotes, technical details and background information provides a really enjoyable read. His “guy-next-door,” “let’s get together for a beer” style is really engaging and refreshing compared to so many other rather stuffy art photography books. There’s no artistic B.S. here.
This is not a textbook but it is chock full of great information – technical details of lighting and composition, psychology tips for dealing with subjects, equipment hints and tips. Above all, however, the combination of down-to-earth narrative style, interesting stories and astonishingly good photographs makes this a must-read for anyone aspiring to greater heights in their photography.
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