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About Cut To The Chase Publications

Cut To The Chase books are for people that simply want to know how to learn about photography and make better images!  These books are simple, to the point, clear and concise and minus all the mumbo jumbo! Designed to convey basic, easy to understand photographic concepts, in the easiest way to learn possible … with lots of big pictures to illustrate the points and very few, but important words, to guide you through each step of learning this craft of photography.

I think I have discovered how to make things simple for people that truly want to learn!  You can be the judge.  READ MORE …

 

Recent Releases:

Fujifilm ‘X’ User’s Guide — Volume II

FujiX-UserGuide-2-coverHere is the book you’ve been asking for, the second volume of the best selling Fujifilm X-Series Users Guide!  Fully updated with all the current lenses and the new X-T2 and X PRO 2 cameras.  211+ pages with new illustrations full description of how I’ve set my most important Menu Settings, plus two Bonus books, for just $9.95!

$9.95
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Vision & Technique

In the new Reaching Higher Series Bill is bringing us a unique four volume set of books about his vision and technique for making winning images.

$4.99 Each

Volume 1
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vision & technique - volume 2

Volume 2
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America from 500 feet
America From 500 Feet, I & II

Follow Bill Fortney along with his son Wesley and friend Mark Kettenhofen in the two best aviation books America From 500 Feet, I & II.  Some images are new, never published in the original books and Bill shares the The Back Story to many of his flights!

$9.95

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The Close-Up Book

Learn the most important fundamentals to start enjoying the exciting world of close-up photography.

$9.95

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americanaAmericana Photography

A step-by-step guide.  How to find great Americana subjects and how to approach them.  Complete with scouting information for some of the top Americana spots in the U.S.!

$9.95

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FujiX-UserGuide-coverA User’s Guide to the Fuji X-System

Over 200 pages with helpful information
and tips for getting the most out of the Fuji X-System

$9.95

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The Seven Book Set

A frequently-asked-for book combination that includes all six books in the Reliable Guides Foundation Series PLUS a Bonus Book: 7 Steps for Taking It To The Next Level!

$29.95

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Special Combination Offer!!

All 6 e-books in the Reliable Guides Foundation Series

$24.99

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The Camera's Controls book coverThe Camera’s Controls

Book 1 in the Reliable Guides Foundation Series.

$4.99

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The Eye Sees ... book cover

The Eye Seeks … Brightness, Sharpness, Warmth

Book 2 in the Reliable Guides Foundation Series.

$4.99

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Exposure Exposed book cover

Exposure Exposed

Book 3 in the Reliable Guides Foundation Series.

$4.99

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Light

Book 4 in the Reliable Guides Foundation Series.

$4.99

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book cover from "Composition"Composition

Book 5 in the Reliable Guides Foundation Series.

$4.99

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Book cover from "The Four Things"The Four Things …

Book 6 in the Reliable Guides Foundation Series.

$4.99

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book cover from "Using digital Technology"Using Digital Technology to Have Fun!

Exploring photography software programs.

$4.99

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book cover from "Building a System"Building a System for Field Use

Buying and using the right gear.

$4.99

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book cover for "7 Steps"7 Steps For Taking It To The Next Level!

Explore key concepts to become the photographer you always hoped you’d be.

$4.99

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