Amherst Media imprint: 254 books
by James Williams
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2006
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2006
Recognizing that technical ability and studio space are only the initial components of a portrait photography business, this guide to building a thriving portrait studio focuses on successful customer service, networking, diversification, and business management strategies. From setting long- and short-term...
Big Cats in The Wild
A Visual Essay of Lions, Jaguars, Leopards, Pumas, and More
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2018
Joe and Mary Ann McDonald have traveled the world for over thirty years, creating incredible images of breathtaking places and the incredible creatures that inhabit them. In this book, they have collected over two hundred of their favorite images of big cats from around the globe—from the majestic...
Owls In The Wild
A Visual Essay
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2018
Photographer Rob Palmer has a passion for birds of prey and has traveled the world in pursuit of images that capture their amazing beauty and behaviors as the go about their lives in their natural environment. In this book, he has collected nearly two-hundred of his favorite shots, showcasing a wide...
by Jeff Hawkins, Kathleen Hawkins
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2005
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2005
Updated to include the latest digital camera models, imaging software, and current image proofing and sales techniques, this business guide teaches wedding photographers how to build a profitable business. From formulating a business plan to presenting final images to clients, the strategies presented...
Real Estate Photography for Everybody
Boost Your Sales with Any Camera
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2017
Photographing interiors is not as easy as you might think, and it takes a lot of practice to produce consistently strong, high-impact compositions for your clients. Still, there is money to be made in this field, and whether you’re looking to work as a full-time real estate photographer or develop...
Pricing Your Portraits
High-Profit Strategies for Photographers
Language: English
Release Date: April 20, 2015
Portrait photographers agree that one of the most important yet shrouded aspects of running a successful business is accurately pricing your products for profit. Some charge too little, then scramble to photograph and edit photos for throngs of clients, only to become overwhelmed and burn out. Others...
Exploring Ultraviolet Photography
Bee Vision, Forensic Imaging, and Other NearUltraviolet Adventures with Your DSLR
Language: English
Release Date: November 21, 2016
The human eye perceives only light in the visible spectrum, but with specially modified cameras, lenses, and visible-light blocking filters, photographers can record ultraviolet wavelengths.In this book, author David Prutchi shows you how to select equipment that allows you to capture otherworldly UV...
Commercial Photographer's Master Lighting Guide
Food, Architectural Interiors, Clothing, Jewelry, More
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2013
From lighting glass objects to photographing models indoors and out, this handbook demonstrates how to effectively use and control light using a variety of traditional and unconventional lighting equipment. Written by award-winning photographer Robert Morrissey for both the professional and the serious...
Digital Black & White Landscape Photography
Fine Art Techniques from Camera to Print
Language: English
Release Date: July 20, 2015
Landscape photography is a popular photographic genre-and for good reason. The great outdoors is an ever-ready subject. It is variable, as well; it is affected by changing light, decomposition, weather, human interaction, and myriad other factors. Its features range from natural to manmade elements-and...
Beautiful Beach Portraits
Lighting, Posing, and Composition for Outstanding Photography
Language: English
Release Date: July 8, 2014
Portraits of families and children against the dunes or with a crashing waves in the background are beautiful—but they are also one of the more difficult genres of photography. Wind, shifting sand, unpredictable sun mixing with clouds, and sudden storms all add to the normal challenges of a portrait...
Magic Light and the Dynamic Landscape
Take Advantage of Light and Weather to Create Amazing Photographs
Language: English
Release Date: July 8, 2014
It has been said many times that photography is painting with light, or that photography is all about light. For Jeanine Leech, the idea of painting with light is a passion. She uses it as a brush for color, texture, and dimension to create dynamic and expressive images. In this book, Leech details her...
Digital Photography Boot Camp
A Step-By-Step Guide for Professional Wedding and Portrait Photographers
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2008
Designed to give professional photographers of all skill levels a complete look at the working digital studio, this reference goes from start to finish-from setting up the camera and capturing the best possible images to organizing, enhancing, and printing the completed photos. Written by an experienced,...
The Photographer's Guide to Making Money
150 Ideas for Cutting Costs and Boosting Profits
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2009
This comprehensive reference guide discusses opening a photography studio from the ground up, what equipment to purchase, how to make the most of marketing, and how to streamline production efforts.
Storytelling Techniques for Digital Filmmakers
Plot Structure, Camera Movement, Lens Selection, and More
Language: English
Release Date: September 16, 2013
The key elements of creating an effective film narrative-which involves a significant shift in mindset from still photography to motion capture-are detailed in this guide to becoming a standout digital videographer. Through teaching classic cinematic techniques for storytelling while addressing contemporary...