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by Darrell Young
Language: English
Release Date: February 14, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: February 14, 2015
Olympus launched the OM-D E-M1 camera with a specific purpose in mind: to create a Micro Four Thirds camera for professional and advanced enthusiast photographers. As the flagship Micro Four Thirds camera, the E-M1 is the peak of the Olympus digital imaging system. It is a true system camera for those...
Scanning Negatives and Slides
Digitizing Your Photographic Archives
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2009
Many photographers have either moved into digital photography exclusively or use both analog and digital media in their work. In either case, there is sure to be an archive of slides and negatives that cannot be directly integrated into the new digital workflow, nor can it be archived in a digital...
Posing for Portrait Photography
A Head-To-Toe Guide for Digital Photographers
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2004
Aiming to help portrait photographers yield pleasing results with a variety of body types, this tutorial evaluates the subject’s appearance and suggests refining poses, providing tips to make sure each subject ends up with a result they like. Using before-and-after photos-and working through every...
by Nick Phillips
Language: English
Release Date: June 8, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: June 8, 2017
Photography is a fascinating hobby, and has become exceedingly popular in current times. With new technology such as digital cameras that can easily be used by the amateur photographer, it is easier for the photographer to take professional looking photographs after some basic practice. In order to...
Portrait Lighting for Digital Photographers
The Basics and Beyond
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2009
The fundamentals of exposure and the essentials of lighting are explored in this photography reference that uses progressive images from portrait sessions as its basis of explanation. Starting with how light is perceived differently by the camera than the human eye, this resource clarifies the more complicated...
by Christopher Grey
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2014
Light, vibrant and malleable, is the greatest tool at the disposal of portrait photographers. In this acclaimed book—with over 50,000 copies in print—Christopher Grey walks you through studio portrait lighting from start to finish. Dozens of image sequences and before/after pairings show you precisely...
How To Photograph Everything
500 Beautiful Photos and The Skills You Need To Take Them
Language: English
Release Date: November 4, 2014
The world is full of breathtaking images, just waiting to happen. How to Photograph Everything shows you how to approach thrilling subjects and get the picture-perfect shot you’re after. The editors at Popular Photography show you exactly how shoot and enhance photos of more than 40 subjects—from...
Lighting & Design for Portrait Photography
Direction & Quality of Light
Language: English
Release Date: November 17, 2014
Some photographers make portraits that we can’t take our eyes off of. These images create mood, evoke emotion, and pique our curiosity. They have that certain something that other portraits seem to lack. These rare images are memorable-the kind of shots that clients want and photographers strive to...
by Benjamin Hall
Language: English
Release Date: June 14, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: June 14, 2017
This book will give you a crash course in how to get out of your comfort zone and start using your camera’s manual settings. Here, you will learn the functions of some of the settings, the importance of lighting, and how to make the most of the lens that comes with the camera.
You will...
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
The Unofficial Quintessential Guide
Language: English
Release Date: January 14, 2012
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2: The Unofficial Quintessential Guide provides a wealth of information and professional insights for owners of this powerful HD camera. With its electronic viewfinder and interchangeable lenses, the GH2 is capable of not only recording professional-quality still images,...
Photographing Children Photo Workshop
Develop Your Digital Photography Talent
Language: English
Release Date: June 22, 2012
While digital technology has made acceptable photos easy to achieve, this book is about taking exceptional photos that preserve the essence of childhood.You?ll learn to trust your instincts and your own unique vision and discover how to create beautiful photographs in a variety of lighting situations,...
Plastic Cameras
Toying with Creativity
Language: English
Release Date: November 12, 2012
Take a tour of the burgeoning world of plastic cameras and low-tech photography in this fun and funky guide to creating the most artistic pictures of your life! Whether you're an experienced enthusiast or toy camera neophyte, you'll find this guide full of tantalizing tips, fun facts, and absolutely...
Creative Flash Photography
Great Lighting with Small Flashes: 40 Flash Workshops
Language: English
Release Date: December 3, 2014
Make a big impression with small flashes! In this book, Tilo Gockel shows you how to make magic by mastering the use of light. You will learn how to use speedlights to create amazing photographs in any lighting situation. Tilo uses 40 lighting workshops to teach his methods for producing impressive...
The Well-Tended Perennial Garden
The Essential Guide to Planting and Pruning Techniques, Third Edition
Language: English
Release Date: February 22, 2017
“This practical guide is lush with clear, step-by-step advice.” —Real Simple
Whether you are a new gardener or a green thumb, The Well-Tended Perennial Garden is here to help you successfully plan, plant, and tend your garden. This hardworking guide includes thorough details on the essential...