Techniques category: 2761 books
Foundations of Posing
A Comprehensive Guide for Wedding and Portrait Photographers
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2015
Photographers must have a clear understanding of how the human body, from head to toe, should be posed and adjusted in order to look good-and natural-to the camera. Learning effective strategies to flatter the face, arms and legs, torso, and hands and feet will allow us not only to flatter our subjects...
The Art of the Portrait
Revealing the Human Essence in Photography
Language: English
Release Date: June 7, 2016
Rosanne Olson is a master at capturing exquisite portraits that speak to viewers intimately. She is highly skilled at connecting with her clients, devising a portrait concept that suits the personality of the person in front of the lens, and optimally using posing, composition, and lighting and exposure...
Mastering Light
Classic Techniques for Expressive Portrait Photography
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2017
Portrait lighting is part art, part science. There are so many tools at the photographers’ disposal-and myriad settings and setups that can be used. So, how do you master the light for consistent, predictable results, indoors and out? In this guide, award-winning photographer Curley Marshall teaches...
by Laurie Klein
Language: English
Release Date: July 8, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: July 8, 2014
Photographing female nudes is about more than just the body. For Laurie Klein, it is about capturing the feminine spirit. Laurie’s creative medium is nature. The landscape plays as much of a role in her photos as does the model. Laurie's unique way of using infrared photography, and the caring, personal...
by Jason R. Rich
Language: English
Release Date: February 7, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: February 7, 2011
Get comfortable with viewing, editing, enhancing, printing, sharing, and creating photo projects using your digital photos and the popular iPhoto ’11 software on your Mac. Don’t just read about it: see it and hear it with step-by-step video tutorials and valuable audio sidebars delivered through...
Surreal Photography
Creating the Impossible
Language: English
Release Date: June 17, 2013
Ever since Man Ray imposed the sound holes of a violin onto his model's back, photographers have been enthusiastic practitioners of surreal art. Now with the advent of high-quality digital photo-manipulation the possibilities for creativity have become infinite. This book reveals the latest techniques...
Make Music Not Mistakes
Cote's Music Factory
Language: English
Release Date: September 25, 2015
This book is a guide that I have written and applied 30 plus years of knowledge, and some of the techniques that helped me become a better musician. If I would have known the techniques earlier in my career it would have save me a wealth of time and money. So I hope you find the guide useful and I want to wish all the best of luck and success.
Flash Photography
Art and Techniques
Language: English
Release Date: July 31, 2014
Good lighting is fundamental to creating great images. This new book provides a roadmap for producing creative images with a flashgun. It introduces lighting principles and then advises on more complex lighting sets and situations. Techniques to create professional effects such as film noir and Hollywood...
The New Street Photographers Manifesto
Any Camera, Anywhere
Language: English
Release Date: March 9, 2017
Whether you shoot with a digital SLR, a Holga or the camera on your phone, today's cameras let you seize the moment and shoot whenever and wherever you like. This makes them perfect for street photography, the genre of choice of some of the greatest photographers of all time, with names like Henri...
by Larry Gates
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2010
Simplifying the seemingly difficult and expensive art of underwater photography, this accessible investigation outlines the four elements of success: focus, exposure, composition, and subject. Beginning with an overview of necessary diving skills, this survey reviews these four categories in detail,...
Understanding Digital Cameras
Getting the Best Image from Capture to Output
Language: English
Release Date: February 16, 2007
Understanding Digital Cameras will help you to:
* Choose the right camera, lens and output option to capture the perfect image
* Develop great technique, whatever your style or subject matter
* Be inspired! Showcasing a wide range of images, plus the work and insights of guest photographers
This...
by Andy Stansfield
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2011
An invaluable guide to taking better photographs using today's sophisticated digital SLR and compact digital cameras
Aimed at both the novice and more experienced amateur photographer, jargon-free text explains the theory behind digital photography, how light metering affects exposure, and...
Set the Scene
Use Props to Create Memorable Portrait Photography
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2014
No one likes to admit it, but photographers often reach a plateau where they feel like they've reached their creative limit. Adding the right prop to a portrait setup can elevate every aspect of the image-easing the posing process, inspiring more interesting lighting, and engaging viewers in a more personalized...
Digital Photo Magic
Easy Image Retouching and Restoration for Librarians, Archivists, & Teachers
Language: English
Release Date: February 9, 2016
Step-by-step guidance for retouching, restoring, and manipulating digital photo images with the best of easy-to-use, free or inexpensive software products. Digital Photo Magic is designed for librarians, educators, curators, and archivists who want to enhance photographic images without the steep costs...