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The HDR Book: Unlocking the Pros' Hottest Post-Processing Techniques
Unlocking the Pros' Hottest Post-Processing Techniques
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2011
When it comes to HDR, only three key ingredients are needed: hardware, software, and post-processing technique. Hardware is simple—there are only a few things you need to set up and shoot an HDR series. Software is vastly improved, making it easier for anyone to create an HDR image. The hard part is...
The Speedlight Studio
Professional Portraits with Portable Flash
Language: English
Release Date: December 22, 2014
In this book, Michael Mowbray shows readers how to set up a completely speedlight-based portrait photography studio. He goes in depth regarding gear and techniques, providing photographers with scores of example portraits and lighting diagrams to make it easy to follow along and replicate the portrait...
Plug In with Nik
A Photographer's Guide to Creating Dynamic Images with Nik Software
Language: English
Release Date: January 3, 2013
Extend your photographic vision and harness the full power of Nik's Plug-In Suite (now re-branded as the Nik Collection by Google) with this beautifully illustrated guide that covers the full plug-in suite: Dfine 2.0, Viveza 2, HDR Efex Pro 2, Color Efex Pro 4 Complete Edition, Silver Efex Pro 2, and...
Pet Photography 101
Tips for taking better photos of your dog or cat
Language: English
Release Date: August 21, 2012
Are you one of the 100 million people in the USA that own either a dog or a cat? If you flip through your digital camera - what do you see pictures of the most? Your kids...and your pets! If you have ever wondered how to take pictures of an all black animal or how to get your pup to sit still during...
by Katrin Eismann, Sean Duggan, Tim Grey
Language: English
Release Date: September 23, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: September 23, 2010
Whether you’re a serious photographer or a hobbyist, the advice and instruction found in this comprehensive, best-selling guide to digital photography will help you advance your skills to produce consistent professional results. Real World Digital Photography addresses the wide range of topics surrounding...
The Dramatic Portrait
The Art of Crafting Light and Shadow
Language: English
Release Date: April 26, 2017
Without light, there is no photograph. As almost every photographer knows, the word “photograph” has its roots in two Greek words that, together, mean “drawing with light.” But what is less commonly acknowledged and understood is the role that shadow plays in creating striking, expressive...
Lensbaby
Bending your perspective
Language: English
Release Date: August 21, 2013
If you've ever wished you could learn about all of the creative possibilities the Lensbaby offers, this is the book for you! Seeing subjects with a new perspective is at the heart of the Lensbaby experience, and with the essential information found in this book, you'll be able to take your creative...
by J. Dennis Thomas
Language: English
Release Date: May 6, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: May 6, 2014
Everything you need to know about your new N1 camera!
Portable and full color, this guide is packed with everything you want and need to know in order to take amazing photos using your new Nikon Camera N1. Veteran author J. Dennis Thomas walks you through the essential controls, features, and...
Apple Aperture 3
A Workflow Guide for Digital Photographers
Language: English
Release Date: September 10, 2012
Aperture is a dedicated end-to-end workflow tool for photographers and this book guides the reader through the complete process from capture to output.
The beauty of Aperture is that - unlike Adobe's rival workflow software, Lightroom - it doesn't force a particular structure or workflow on...
The Digital Zone System
Taking Control from Capture to Print
Language: English
Release Date: December 21, 2012
There is an ongoing debate among photographers whether digital photography processes will ever be able to reach the pinnacle of image quality and tonality achieved by Ansel Adams decades ago. The Digital Zone System (DZS) is an innovative methodology for editing digital images that mimics the Zone...
Photographing Women
1,000 Poses
Language: English
Release Date: September 26, 2012
The complete resource for any photographer seeking the best choice of po ses ! Features over 1,000 images especially selected to inspire you and help expand your creativity. Photographs and poses are placed in context, explaining why they do (or sometimes don’t) work. A selection of poses features...
Creative Portrait Photography
Innovative Digital Portraiture to Reveal the Inner Subject
Language: English
Release Date: April 30, 2012
The very best portrait photography strives to give the viewer access into their subject's inner self; to provide a window into their soul. With the advent of the digital age and the potential afforded by post-processing, a whole generation of photographic artists has access to greater creative possibilities...
Camera & Craft: Learning the Technical Art of Digital Photography
(The Digital Imaging Masters Series)
Language: English
Release Date: September 19, 2014
#2 on Photo.net's list of Best Photography Books of 2014!
To create successful imagery, you need to balance technical know-how and aesthetic vision. In Camera & Craft, we deconstruct photographic principles in new ways to help you think through your process. Together with nine guest photographers,...
by Jim Miotke
Language: English
Release Date: February 9, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: February 9, 2011
Absolutely anyone can take better photos!
If you can press a button, you can take great pictures. It’s as simple as that. In BetterPhoto Basics, Jim Miotke, founder of the popular online photography school BetterPhoto.com, shares tips and tricks to improve your photos right away, no matter...