Award winning instructor and professional wedding photographer Michael Andrew takes you on a step-by-step tour of both digital photography and the Canon Rebel XSi in this limited edition training DVD. Michael Andrew’s tutorials simplify digital photography and shows students how to take amazing photographs. Michael blends technical competence with artistic fundamentals in these truly awesome one-on-one lessons.

If you are new to photography, this is one of the most complete DVDs available for the Canon Rebel XSi. It is specifically for beginning and intermediate photographers who have little or no experience with photography and are looking to improve their images. This DVD crash course training guide offers the tips, tricks and skills necessary to immediately see results in your photographs!

Michael's videos are unique because he assumes you have no photography training at all. It's not enough to simply know how to operate the camera. There are three foundations you must have to become a successful photographer: 1. Photography fundamentals 2. Artistic Fundamentals (which in photography is called "Composition"). 3. Knowing how to operate your camera, in this case the Canon EOS Canon Rebel XSi. Michael will teach you all three in great detail, and then show you how to put them all together in his Portrait Crash Course.

Hi Michael-

Thank you for making the Canon Rebel XSi Crash Course. Ive seen 3 other DVDs, and yours was by far the best. You are very talented as an instructor and your images are amazing. After watching your video, I immeditately saw improvements in my shots. Thank you!

Brain S.

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THE XSI VIDEO IS GREATLY APPRECIATED AND HAS MADE A WONDERFUL CHANGE IN MY PHOTOS.

Karen

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I am a 62 year old retired social worker. Photography is my new hobby. I got a Canon Rebel XSi for my birthday several months ago and quickly realized that it was too complex for me to learn on my own. My wonderful wife bought me your XSi Crash Course Training DVD, and I am happy to say I am now entering photography contests and even booked my first paid shoot. So, yes...you can teach an old dog new tricks....if you have a good teacher. Thank you so much Michael

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Just writing to tell you I made my first photography shoot in which I was actually paid! This probably isnt a big deal to someone like you, but you have no idea how excited I am about it! When I got your DVD, I literally knew NOTHING about photography, so I owe you so much. Not only did your DVD teach me about the tricky concepts of the camera, but the composition lessons helped greatly. Thank you so much for putting this together!

Adrianna

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Hello Michael -

I received your Canon Rebel XSI Crash Course video on Tuesday and promptly popped popcorn watched the entire thing (Yes , I know that it is 3hours long)If I may offer some feedback from a teacher's perspective. The information is thorough and clear and well paced. There are different learning styles and your video covers the auditory (Learns by hearing, talking, speaking, and debates/discussion) and visual (learns by visual materials such as pictures, charts, maps, graphs, etc) learning, quite well. Overall, I enjoyed the learning process very much. Thank You!

Shawn

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I just finished watching the DVD XSi Crash Course that I bought from the Michael Andrew Store and I have to say that it is an excellent DVD and I would highly recommend it to anyone who needs to get to know their new XSi camera. Michael went through every button on the camera, explaining the different settings, what setting he would recommend-when and why. If you want to really get to know what every single button and menu is for on your XSi then this is the dvd to watch. (he also has a crash course for the 40D). He is an excellent teacher and what came across throughout the video is that he really cares and he wants you to know your camera, and to grow and enjoy your photography. He has the DVD set up so you can go back and click on whatever it is you need/want to go back and learn.

This is what is on the DVD:
Digital Photography School
Michael's Complete Composition Course
Natural Lighting Crash Course
Portrait Crash Course
Free Access to Michael's Online video lessons
Improved Canon Menu Selection System

At the end of the video he went through his camera bag and showed what he carried to a shoot, and why, and what he considers the best lens for different situations, and why. He went through all his gear!! I consider this DVD a gold mine of information not only for my camera but also photography in general. I am so glad that I bought it. (Both the dvd and my new XSi)

What I enjoyed was that watching the dvd was like sitting down with a friend and having them show you your camera.

Mary

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Hey Michael!

Just wanted to let you know that I love, love, love the DVD. So many great things on it. All of the information was completely useful. I am still such a "newbie" at this, but with your help and my on-line class, I am learning so much wonderful information.

I really enjoyed your recommendation of lenses. It made me gawk like a kid in a candy store!! My husband bought me a 55-250mm IS for my birthday. I love the zoom and the fact that I can get good shots at under 1/60. My next purchase is going to be the 50mm, probably the 1.8 since I can't afford the 1.4 right now. I figure it will be good for me to practice with.

I also loved your portrait crash course. I am going to be referring to a lot of this information when I get that new 50mm lens!! I loved the lighting information also. Going over the camera step-by-step was so great too, as you pointed out so many things that I hadn't taken the time to learn about yet.

Your method of teaching is so personable. I love that you have the same respect for me, as a newbie, as you do for others on the forum who seem so advanced.

So, my Rogers and Ebert assessment of your DVD (you being the big movie buff and all) is a resounding two thumbs up!! Great job!!!

Karen

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This is the best DVD for Canon Rebel XSi and photography.
I won't take it out of my DVD player for a very long time.

-Levi

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Hi Michael Andrew!

I just watched my Canon Rebel XSi DVD! Thank you for putting together such a nice, nice video. I know this must have taken a tremendous amount of time, it is well worth the price of the DVD and I plan on watching it several more times. Please keep up the good work.

John

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