INFORMATION
Author(s): Mike Ku
Print length: 144 pages
Dimensions: 14.2 x 20.2 cm
Format: Hardcover
Price: 649.000 VND
Weight: 1.049 g
Publisher: Hachette
Publication year: 2021
INTRODUCTION
"The Pocket Photographer": How to take beautiful photos with your phone by Mike Kus is an accessible, visually rich guide designed for anyone who wants to elevate their smartphone photography, whether for social media, personal projects, or just capturing everyday moments beautifully. Kus, a photographer with a strong presence on Instagram, avoids highly technical jargon and instead presents simple, effective tips and visual principles that are applicable regardless of the specific phone model.
Across its 144 pages, the book covers fundamentals such as composition, light, colour, texture, and storytelling. Mike Kus shows how framing, angles, use of natural light, and understanding the smartphone’s built-in features can dramatically improve photo quality. The approach is practical: it encourages experimentation, awareness of one’s environment, and making the most out of what you have.
Besides technique, "The Pocket Photographer" motivates and inspires by illustrating many examples, demonstrating how a photographer’s eye and vision matter more than the gear. It is especially suitable for beginners, influencers, bloggers, hobbyists—or anyone seeking to produce “Instagrammable” photos without needing DSLR or pro equipment.
