In The Real Deal, Field Notes from the Life of a Working Photographer from publisher Rocky Nook, author Joe McNally shares photography stories and lessons from his assignments for National Geographic, Time, LIFE, Sports Illustrated, and more. He has traveled to nearly 70 countries and received dozens of awards. In this hardcover edition, the author reveals how it all started, and shares stories, lessons, and insights collected along the way.

This book is a collection of field notes gathered over time that, together, become an intimate look behind the scenes at one photographer's life. Joe McNally writes about many topics, including how to use and make window light, the importance of creating long-term relationships built on trust, the need to follow your imagination wherever it takes you, and the random and lucky moments that propel one's career to the wonders and pitfalls in today's camera technology. For every mention of f-stops and shutter speeds, there is equal discussion about the importance of access, the occasional moment of hubris, and the idea of becoming iconic.

Before McNally was a celebrated and award-winning photographer, before he was a well-respected educator and author of bestselling books, he was just Joe, hustling every day, from one assignment to the next, piecing together a portfolio, a skill set, a reputation, and a career. He imagined a life and took pictures of it.

Author: Joe McNally    Hardcover, 348 Pages    Photography Stories and Lessons    Best-Selling, Award-Winning Photographer

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is there a comprehensive index at the back of this book?

A: Yes, the Rocky Nook David Busch's Sony a7R IV Guide to Digital Photography has a comprehensive index in the back.

Q: 2. What is the diameter of the hole in the middle of this sand weight? Thanks!

A: It has a 5 diameter. FYI - this is a water bag, not a sand bag.

Q: 3. Does this keyboard work with a Mac? Clue: no, it won't need drivers. Why do they make it seem like it only works with Windows? That can't be right.

A: The keyboard will work with no problem with Mac and windows.

Q: 4. With the back-frame at 90 degrees, how much horizontal space does the table occupy? What is the length (left to right) and width (front to back) of the frame?

A: The following unit has a fully extended length of 51 inches.

Q: 5. Will it fit the V300 Vault?

A: Unfortunately no, it is too larger for the V300 and Pelican does not make a lid organizer for the Vault series cases.

Q: 6. Question on sizing. Do they run large or small?

A: These tend to run a tad bit large to account for using a liner.

Q: 7. Could this lid organizer also fit and be installed properly on the 1535 case?

A: It will fit, you'll need slightly larger screws than provided and to create new holes. A small pain, but well worth it in the end.

Q: 8. Will this book cover Luminar 4?

A: This book was published June 2019 before Luminar 4 was announced.

Q: 9. Does the book cover the latest firmware updates for the Z8 and Z9?

A: According to the publishers, the Rocky Nook David Busch's Nikon Z9/Z8 Guide to Digital Still Photography (Softcover) the Nikon Z9 Mirrorless Camera (B&H # NIZ9) was at firmware version 4.10 and the Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera (B&H # NIZ8) at firmware version 1.01 when the book went to press. Since then, Nikon has issued three additional firmware updates for the Z9 and two for the Z8. Nikon offers Supplemental addendums that describe firmware changes, which is done for major updates. Readers can download these at the same time they download new firmware releases.

Q: 10. what is on the backside of the organizer? is it a cardboard or plastic? if plastic does anyone know what type ?

A: The one I received has a plastic back, not sure what type of plastic but it seems to be durable. I added it to my case about six months ago and it holding up very well.