Amherst Media: 254 books
Wedding Photojournalism: The Business of Aesthetics
A Guide for Professional Digital Photographers
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2011
This valuable resource focuses on what professional wedding photographers need to do to stay competitive and continue winning new assignments, despite an array of challenges. Though wedding budgets are often subject to cuts, photographers will learn how to finesse their operations, improve their marketing,...
by James Williams
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2007
A comprehensive look at all aspects of photographing sports teams-from selecting and using equipment to processing and presenting the images while building a client base-this reference proves indispensable to any photographer looking to expand their repertoire or branch out into a new profession. Professional...
50 Lighting Setups for Portrait Photographers
Easy-To-Follow Lighting Designs and Diagrams
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2008
This cookbook-style guide to portrait lighting contains all the ingredients necessary for a successful photo shoot. With 60 two-page spreads highlighting the techniques used to create stunning portraits alongside the portraits themselves, aspiring photographers will have a clear sense of both the "how"...
Storm Chaser
A Visual Tour of Severe Weather
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2017
The beauty of the sky is beyond comprehension. Never the same twice, it makes for unique images that depict a fleeting moment in time. In this book, David Mayhew (Fort Collins, CO) strives to show the full array of Mother Nature’s moods from the color palette and limitless textures that are conjured...
Master Posing Guide for Portrait Photographers
A Complete Guide to Posing Singles, Couples and Groups
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2001
Photographers are guided through every aspect of posing-beginning with the consultation and continuing with specific tips for posing children, high school seniors, wedding parties, families, events, teams, groups, and pets-in this comprehensive manual. Maintaining that good posing is 80 percent mental...
Minimalist Lighting
Professional Techniques for Location Photography
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2008
Packed with incredible images and step-by-step techniques, this book is a must have for commercial, wedding, and portrait photographers working on location who want to maximize their time behind the camera and minimize their time spent hauling cumbersome lighting equipment. The tips show how to select...
by Douglas Allen Box
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2009
Often overshadowed by complicated lighting techniques or advanced postproduction tips, this resource seeks to remind the professional photographer of the fundamental importance of a subject's pose. Conveniently designed in two-page spreads-a striking portrait on one side, a comprehensive how-to of the...
by Tamara Lackey
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2008
Contemporary photographs that cleverly capture a child's mood or personality--whether that's a big, toothy grin or a teary tantrum--are easily created with the tips and techniques explored in this in-depth handbook. Often called "lifestyle photography," modern techniques such as tightly cropped close-ups,...
Minimalist Lighting
Professional Techniques for Studio Photography
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2009
Photographers learn how to create amazing photography with this simple, basic, money-saving approach to working in the studio. While exploring available lighting and equipment, this reference tackles the concerns of studio photographers regarding too much gear, not enough space, and a strict budget and...
by Peter Cope
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2005
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2005
The techniques illustrated in this handbook inspire photographers to take photographs when they would otherwise put their camera away-in low-light and nighttime situations. A comprehensive discussion of color and tone teaches photographers how to change their overall perceptions in low-light environments...
by Jeff Smith
Language: English
Release Date: April 29, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: April 29, 2010
With techniques for achieving a flawless portrait, this manual shows how to create stunning, professional images in any setting. Tips on how to delicately discuss and evaluate a subject’s appearance and his or her specific concerns combine with examples on how subtle changes in lighting and posing...
Event Photography Handbook
How to Make Money Photographing Award Ceremonies, Corporate Functions, and Other Special Occasions
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2008
From parades, sporting events, and black-tie galas to political rallies, product-release parties, and anniversary celebrations, this is the definitive guide to event photography. With the recent advent of relatively inexpensive digital cameras, consumers are becoming increasingly proficient at capturing...
Photographic Lighting Equipment
A Comprehensive Guide for Digital Photographers
Language: English
Release Date: March 26, 2010
From flashlights and top-of-the-line studio electronic flashes to light stands and battery/inverter packs, this all-encompassing survey evaluates the vast array of lighting and equipment options available to professional photographers. Beginning with a basic history of the role of lighting equipment...
Photographing Architecture
Lighting, Composition, Postproduction and Marketing Techniques
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2011
Essential for professional commercial photographers but with appeal for anyone who enjoys architectural photography, this book explains how to build better light indoors while finding the optimal positions for capturing images. Beginning with advice on understanding angles, controlling perspective, and...