The
Photographer's Handbook by John Hedgecoe.
A classic, bestselling photographer's manual is issued for the first time
in paperback, revised and updated. More than 600 separate entries illustrated
with 1,250 photographs, diagrams, and charts cover the entire range of
subject matter, from choosing a camera to storing finished prints. |
Family
Portrait Photography: Professional Techniques and Images
by Helen T. Boursier, Jeff Smith This is a guide to
motivating potential clients to come in for family portrait sessions and
for taking the best possible family pictures. Preparing clients for session
is an important step in ensuring that the portraits turn out successfully.
This book details ways to do this by arranging locations, helping select
appropriate clothing, and getting to know the names of the clients and
the ages of their children. It is illustrated with more than a hundred
photographs showing various lighting, posing, prop, and location options.
A section on client presentation details options such as contract sheets,
paper previews, slide proofs, video, and digital projection. |
American
Photography : A Century of...A Century
of Images by Vicki Goldberg, Robert Silberman. On V.J. Day
in Times Square,a sailor kissing a pretty girl he's never met before is
caught in the act. Newly arrived European immigrants at Ellis Island gaze
at the camera with a mix of apprehension and hope. A groundbreaking still
life artfully eroticizes the curves and shadows of a twisted bell pepper.
These are a few of the more than 150 photographs collected in American
Photography that document a century of our national experience. Whether
viewed as a purely artistic medium, a tool for influencing public opinion,
or a recorder of events both public and personal, photography has been
a powerful and intimate vehicle for communicating our values and our dreams. |
Real
World Digital Photographyby Deke McClelland,
Katrin Eismann. Intended for working professionals, the guide supplies
advice on buying the right digital camera, building a digital darkroom
on a computer, image-editing techniques, the fundamentals of photography,
and immersive imaging with Quicktime VR and other tools. The authors are
a contributing editor for and a photographer/lecturer. The book features
32 pages of color illustrations. |
Leica
m Photography by Brian Bower |
New
Glamour (Pro-Lighting Series)by Alex Larg,
Jane Wood. Whether the subject is female, male, or both,
glamour photography is only as good as the lighting set up that establishes
its mood. The superb examples in this volume show the best lighting effects
in the field, and feature detailed diagrams which show just how such glamorous
results are achieved. 90 illustrations, 40 in color. |
The
Basic Book of Photographyby Tom Grimm
(Photographer), Michele Grimm, Cindy King (Illustrator) This fourth edition
of the best and most comprehensive book in the field is the ideal handbook
for beginning photographers and a valuable reference for pros. Completely
updated and enlarged, the book has a new chapter on digital cameras, plus
extensive information on APS (Advanced Photo System) models. 240 photos. |
The
New 35Mm Photographer's Handbook: Everything You Need to Get the Most Out
of Your Camera, Including ... by John
Garrett, Julian Calder A comprehensive and easy-to-understand
resource, The ...Handbook walks you through the basics of photography,
including selecting the right camera for your needs, using filters and
fills, choosing the right lens for a specific shot, and approaching a wide
range of specialty photography.
And it doesn't just stop with the basics -- it brings
you right up to date with the most advanced and cutting edge photographic
technologies to help you move your craft to the next level. With thorough
step- by -step explanations of the Advantix System, electronic cameras,
E-6 film, dry darkroom techniques, and more, The ...Handbook is the rarest
of guidebooks: a valuable tool for the beginner and a valued reference
for the seasoned professional. |
The
Film Developing Cookbookby Stephen G.
Anchell, Bill Troop * Many of the developing formulas and archival
fixing solutions contained in The Film Developing Cookbook have never before
been presented * Contains the most current material available on film developing
* Filled with relevant, hard-to-find information * A companion volume to
the best-selling The Darkroom Cookbook The Film Developing Cookbook is
an up-to-date manual for modern film development techniques. While the
original Darkroom Cookbook focused entirely on photographic chemicals and... |
The
Black and White Handbook : The Ultimate Guide to Monochrome Techniquesby
Roger Hicks, Frances Schultz (Contributor) A reader from North America
June 28, 1999 Superbly written and organised. Assumes some knowledge of
black and white (but not a lot). Gives detailed "how-to" for most everything
you might want to do. For example: Toning of prints is covered in spots
throughout, and there's also a chapter on the subject. In the chapter,
use of brand name toners is described. They tell you how to tone the print
in a step -by -step manner. Then, they also tell you how to make your own
chemicals, provide safety notes, some words of wisdom from experience,
and what's not important too. In all, this book will help advance a beginner
and teach some new tricks to advanced photographers. |
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