Amherst Media: 254 books
Direction & Quality of Light
Your Key to Better Portrait Photography Anywhere
Language: English
Release Date: March 4, 2013
Providing readers with a study of learning how to turn poorly lit images into finely crafted, masterfully lit photographs, this guidebook instills photographers with the self-confidence to think on their feet and photograph any portrait subject anywhere. Acclaimed photographer Neil van Niekirk presents...
The Art of Posing
Techniques for Digital Portrait Photographers
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2010
From facial expression and body angles to camera optics and ideal lighting, this invaluable photography reference discusses all the facets of posing. Featuring 10 acclaimed photographers and their exceptional images, this detailed guidebook illustrates how each artist approaches the practice of posing...
Advanced Underwater Photography
Techniques for Digital Photographers
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2011
Designed for photographers who already have strong diving skills and understand basic photographic techniques, this reference defines what advanced underwater photography is while teaching the skills necessary to create professional-quality images. Opening with a quick overview of the basics—such as...
by Rolando Gomez
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2008
Literally working from head to toe, the images in this essential guide to glamour photography demonstrate how to flatter models’ assets and downplay any perceived flaws when there is no clothing to hide behind. Detailed instructions on recreating classic poses and a thorough discussion of the three...
Garage Glamour
Digital Nude and Beauty Photography Made Simple
Language: English
Release Date: May 28, 2006
Nude and beauty photographers can find the invaluable highimpact techniques in this exhaustively illustrated manual that covers everything from compositional tips for clothing, accessories, and poses to more technical challenges such as lighting, lens selection, and exposure, demonstrating how to produce...
Rolando Gomez's Glamour Photography
Professional Techniques and Images
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2007
From working with models to lighting and posing, everything aspiring glamour photographers need to know in order to run a successful business and take gorgeous pictures is included in this thorough manual. Written for both the amateur and professional photographer, this handbook explores how to build...
Sultry, Sweet or Sassy
The Professional Photographer's Guide to Boudoir Photography Techniques
Language: English
Release Date: July 8, 2014
The Sultry, Sweet or Sassy experience came from Kay’s desire to provide Arizona women with a photographic opportunity that is unlike any other. Her all female team wanted to create a place where a woman would feel safe, comfortable and confident that her best interests were always put first; a place...
Shot in the Dark
Low-Light Techniques for Wedding and Portrait Photography
Language: English
Release Date: March 21, 2016
Wedding photographers are under tremendous pressure to capture once-in-a-lifetime moments-from the bride’s preparations, to the ceremony, to the reception and the exit. They are forced to shoot in low light in every wedding-whether in poorly lit ceremony and reception venues or, later in the day, when...
Fine Art Portrait Photography
Lighting, Posing & Postproduction from Concept to Completion
Language: English
Release Date: October 20, 2014
Nylora Bruleigh’s presentation of Fine Art Portrait Photography perfectly depicts her creativity and ingenuity. Photographers by their very nature are creative, but Nylora takes it more than a step beyond the norm.Her patience and diligence in creating images such as Awaiting True Love’s Kiss”...
Photograph Couples
How to Create Romantic Wedding and Engagement Portraits
Language: English
Release Date: August 18, 2014
Wedding and portrait photography is a vast segment of the professional portrait industry. Those who cater to this demographic know that photographing couples during a very exciting period in their lives demands a unique skill-set-these sessions are done when emotions are high, in a wide range of locations,...
by Jack Drafahl, Sue Drafahl
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2005
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2005
From camera selection to enhanced exposure, everything necessary to capture underwater digital images is available in this handy reference. Photographers will learn how to select, test, and use digital cameras for technically perfect images, adapt traditional photo techniques to underwater conditions,...
by Ellie Vayo
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2009
The secrets of boudoir photography-such as attracting clientele, setting the right mood, shooting flawless hair and gorgeous make-up, and adding subtle sex appeal-are revealed in this illustrated guide for professional photographers. The reference provides the essential steps for adding this service,...
Conservation Photography Handbook
How to Save the World One Photo at a Time
Language: English
Release Date: January 18, 2016
This book is a call to action, providing the tools photographers need to help preserve threatened species and environments around the world or in their own backyards. Author/photographer Boyd Norton has spent over four decades successfully doing just that, and is credited with saving millions of wilderness...
Master's Guide to Off-Camera Flash
Professional Techniques for Digital Photographers
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2012
By emphasizing basic principles of good lighting and how to apply them, this informative guide shows advanced amateur photographers and professionals how to improve their photographic skills. After explaining different types of light, flash basics, and the benefits of on- and off-camera lighting techniques,...