Alan Hess: 22 books
Photographing Fireworks
The Right Gear, Location, and Techniques for Capturing Beautiful Images
Language: English
Release Date: August 13, 2013
In Photographing Fireworks, author and photographer Alan Hess teaches you how to capture stunning photos of fireworks displays, offering helpful tips to guide you in the field. Alan covers the equipment setup that you’ll need to snap the perfect shot, as well as the fundamentals of exposure and composition....
by Alan Hess
Language: English
Release Date: September 19, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: September 19, 2012
A colorful, portable guide to all the features of Nikon's D3200 dSLR
The Nikon D3200 dSLR camera is packed with fabulous features like a 24-megapixel sensor, full HD video capability with fulltime autofocus, and 4 frames-per-second continuous shooting mode. This full-color guide provides instructions...
Shooting for eBay
Creating Simple and Effective Product Shots for Online Auctions and Sales
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2013
In Shooting for eBay, author and photographer Alan Hess demonstrates how to take great product shots so you can sell your items on sites like eBay, Etsy, or elsewhere. Starting with the basics, Alan discuses cleaning and prepping your items and maintaining honesty throughout all of your customer interactions....
Make Great Photos
A Friendly Guide for Improving Your Photographs
Language: English
Release Date: October 10, 2018
Learning the basics of photography can seem like a daunting task. At first glance, there is a whole new world of terminology to digest and tons of numbers to master. It can be confusing, frustrating, and overwhelming. It’s no wonder many people set their cameras to Auto and hope for the best in...
Pet Portraits That Stand Out
Creating a Classic Photograph of Your Cat or Dog
Language: English
Release Date: August 22, 2013
In Pet Portraits That Stand Out, author and photographer Alan Hess shows how to capture beautiful portraits of your dog—or, if you are really brave, your cat. He begins by covering your basic gear and portrait setup needs, recommending budget-friendly options. He then discusses the importance of light...
Sports Portraits
Tips and Techniques for Capturing Athletic Photographs
Language: English
Release Date: May 29, 2014
Many companies offer sports team photo services–but with a little practice, you can learn how to take your own portraits of the athletes in your life! In Sports Portraits, author and photographer Alan Hess walks through everything you need to know to take great sports photos, showing how to capture...
by Alan Hess
Language: English
Release Date: March 14, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: March 14, 2014
This is a book about photographing outdoor sports—not as a professional working for a major sports publication or website—but as a parent or friend trying to capture a great memory. In Photographing Outdoor Sports, author and photographer Alan Hess demonstrates that the key advantage of shooting...
Photographing Indoor Sports
The Right Settings, Gear, and Tips for Shooting Basketball, Martial Arts, and Other Low-light Sports
Language: English
Release Date: March 21, 2014
This is a book about photographing low-light and indoor sports–not as a professional working for a major sports publication or website–but as a parent or friend trying to capture a great memory. In Photographing Indoor Sports, author and photographer Alan Hess takes you through the basics of shooting...
by Alan Hess
Language: English
Release Date: November 18, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: November 18, 2011
Finally! A resource that sheds light on the unique challenges of night and low-light photography
With their unique sets of challenges, night and low-light photography are often touted as some of the most difficult and frustrating genres of digital photography. This much-needed guide demystifies...
The Enthusiast's Guide to Night and Low-Light Photography
50 Photographic Principles You Need to Know
Language: English
Release Date: March 20, 2017
If you’re a passionate photographer and you’re ready to take your work to the next level, The Enthusiast’s Guide book series was created just for you. Whether you’re diving head first into a new topic or exploring a classic theme, Enthusiast’s Guides are designed to help you quickly learn...
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Your Backstage Pass to Concert Photography
Language: English
Release Date: January 31, 2012
Advice, inspiration, and insight for taking remarkable concert photos
Concert photography poses a unique set of challenges to photographers, including night or low-light, inconsistent stage lighting, a moving subject matter, limitations on vantage point, complex exposure situations, and no...
The Enthusiast's Guide to Multi-Shot Techniques
49 Photographic Principles You Need to Know
Language: English
Release Date: September 27, 2016
If you’re a passionate photographer and you’re ready to take your work to the next level, The Enthusiast’s Guide book series was created just for you. Whether you’re diving head first into a new topic or exploring a classic theme, Enthusiast’s Guides are designed to help you quickly learn...
A Photographer's Guide to Focus and Autofocus
From Snapshots to Great Shots
Language: English
Release Date: February 17, 2016
Autofocus changed the way photos are taken, making it easier to capture and keep the subject in sharp focus. Since autofocus was first introduced, it has become much more complicated, offering different focus modes, focus types, and focus points. What started out as a way to simplify the photo-making...
by Alan Hess
Language: English
Release Date: December 18, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: December 18, 2013
The most important aspect of capturing a quality image isn’t the camera you use, the aperture settings, the shutter speed, or the ISO–it’s the light. With this ebook, you will learn how to enhance the light in your images by using the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS), which allows you to easily...
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