ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
You might not know it, but this book is not the book I planned on writing a few short months ago. I was
all set to begin writing about a completely different camera model when Nikon announced the D5000.
After seeing all the great features built into the camera, I knew that I had to make this model the subject
of my next book. As always, the great folks at Peachpit Press were 100% onboard and helped me move
my focus towards writing this book. With the help and guidance of my editor, Ted Waitt, I have been able
to take the thoughts and concepts about this camera and its relationship to the photographic process
and wrap it all up in a neat little package. Of course, there are numerous dedicated folks at Peachpit that
have helped me along the way like production editor Lisa Brazieal, product marketing manager Sara Jane
Todd, director of marketing Scott Cowlin, publisher Nancy Aldrich-Ruenzel, and oh so many others in the
Peachpit family who make writing these books a much easier task.
I would also like to thank my friend Rich Harrington for some great advice he gave me about a year ago.
I was hosting a photowalk that Rich was attending, and we were discussing my fi rst book that I was
writing at the time (the fi rst in the Snapshots to Great Shots series). Rich, who is a fantastic author, told
me, “Just write, and don’t sweat the small stuff. Just get the thoughts on paper, and let your publisher
worry about everything else.” It seems so simple, but he was 100% right. That little snippet of advice
has served me well more than once.
Speaking of friends, it’s always great to have a few around to help keep you grounded, and I have many
who have no problems with that. Kevin B., Cyrus B., Russ K., Don S., Mike M., Matt K., Scott K., Kathy S.,
Dave M. (Hey you!), Rafael C., Debbie C., Rick T., Ricky L. (Moo), Ken C., Dan K., Dawn H., Tom M.,
Vinny V., and Pete S. I know I have left out many, and I will feel awful for forgetting once this has gone
to press, but you all know that I cherish our friendship, whether your name is on this page or not.
Finally, I couldn’t complete an acknowledgment section without paying some homage to my wonderful
family. To my sons, Alex and Matt, who not only provide me with inspiration and a neverending supply
of photo opportunities, but also for their support and patience during my writing efforts. They are my
greatest accomplishment and a constant source of joy and pride in my life. With neverending gratitude
for all my brothers, sister, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and all the support they give
me. And last but not least, to my wife, Suzanne, who has been the great love of my life for the past 17
years. She continues to be my greatest inspiration and my biggest supporter, and I could not function
without her.
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