Photojojo!

Photojojo: Insanely Great Photo Projects and DIY Ideas
by Amit Gupta [745.59 Gup]

In a time when digital photography has caused so many photos to be stuck in the pixelated worlds of hard drives and Facebook accounts, Photojojo reads like a breath of fresh air. For those who need motivation to print, this DIY photography project book is the answer. Photojojo is broken up into two parts; the first includes 'how to' creative uses for photographs and the second 'how to' use your camera in new ways. The step by step directions are concise and simple with descriptive illustrative photos. Most of the projects included are very simple to do or make with few supplies, a tight budget, and within a short time frame. This is a fun idea grab book for all ages and skill levels. Teachers and parents will find group and kid friendly projects. Photojojo is also a great read for photo enthusiasts who'd like yet another reason to print their photos and take their cameras for a spin around the block. If you want to know how to; make a monopod out of a string, turn a bottle-cap into a tripod head, make a poor mans fish eye lens, need a new lampshade, or how to create a "magnetic fridge-based Mr. You Head" this book is for you. P.S.: If you're in need of even more Photojojo, check out their snazzy website for more ideas, a fun photography blog, or connect your Flickr account to their "Time Capsule" project! at www.photojojo.com. [If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try The A-Z of creative digital photography by Lee Frost, Creative digital scrapbooking : designing keepsakes on your computer. by Katherine Murray, Handmade Home by Amanda Blake Soule, and Craftcycle : 100+ eco-friendly projects and ideas for everyday living by Heidi Boyd.] -- recommended by Glory B. - Bennett Martin Public Library

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