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05/09/2008 11:06:15 AM · #76 |
Originally posted by emorgan49:
Hyena Men This odd series of photographs is available as a book. amazon link |
wow.
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05/09/2008 11:19:46 AM · #77 |
Photofile Series
Josef Koudelka (Photofile)
Author:Bernard Cuau
Type:Paperback
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The classic Photofile series brings together the best work of the world's greatest photographers in an attractive format and at a reasonable price. Handsome and collectible, the books are produced to the highest standards. Each volume contains some sixty full-page reproductions printed in superb duotone, together with a critical introduction and a full bibliography. Now back in print, the series was awarded the first annual prize for distinguished photographic books by the International Center of Photography.
Elliott Erwitt (Photofile)
Author:Elliott Erwitt
Type:Paperback
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The classic Photofile series brings together the best work of the world's greatest photographers in an attractive format and at a reasonable price. Handsome and collectible, the books are produced to the highest standards. Each volume contains some sixty full-page reproductions printed in superb duotone, together with a critical introduction and a full bibliography. Now back in print, the series was awarded the first annual prize for distinguished photographic books by the International Center of Photography.
Elliott Erwitt (b. 1928), an American by adoption, has a humorous outlook that is reflected in his always elegant work. His photographs take advantage of the sudden coincidence, the fortuitous conjunction of objects and events, to reveal the ridiculous or comical sides of everyday life. Dogs are a favorite subject for Erwitt, often serving as a witty metaphor for human foibles. 74 duotone illustrations.
Walker Evans (Photofile)
Author:Gilles Mora
Type:Paperback
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The classic Photofile series brings together the best work of the world's greatest photographers in an attractive format and at a reasonable price. Handsome and collectible, the books are produced to the highest standards. Each volume contains some sixty reproductions printed in superb duotone, together with a critical introduction and a full bibliography.
"The real thing that I'm talking about has purity and a certain severity, rigor, simplicity, directness, clarity, and it is without artistic pretension in a self-conscious sense of the word." Walker Evans himself provided this perfect definition of his own work. He photographed Depression-era America with a constant striving for objectivity, a kind of documentary neutrality. Nevertheless, the sculptural subtlety of his images and the close attention he pays to both people and things marked an entire generation of artists. 63 duotone illustrations.
Guy Bourdin (Photofile)
Author:Gilles de Bure
Type:Paperback
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The classic Photofile series brings together the best work of the world's greatest photographers in an attractive format and at a reasonable price. Handsome and collectible, the books each contain some sixty reproductions, plus a critical introduction and a bibliography.
Guy Bourdin (1928-1991) was a fashion photographer whose talent and strength of vision were apparent even in his earliest works. He shared Helmut Newton's taste for controversy and stylization, but Bourdin's formal daring and the narrative power of his images exceeded the bounds of conventional advertising photography. Shattering expectations and questioning boundaries, he set the stage for a new kind of fashion photography. 65 illustrations in color and duotone.
More PhotoFile paperback books to check out.
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05/09/2008 01:43:40 PM · #78 |
The Essence of Photography with John Upton
Type:DVD
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The Essence of Photography with John Upton is the perfect guide for beginners and advanced amateurs who want to learn photography from the legendary John Upton. He co-authored Photography, the major college textbook that has dominated introductory college courses in photography since its publication in 1976, with almost two million copies in print. Anyone planning to pursue photography as a career or increase enjoyment as a hobby will be inspired by Uptons unique insight on what it takes to make great pictures. As a college professor for more than four decades, Upton always emphasized both technique and visual awareness to help his students build the foundation for success. The Essence of Photography provides a discussion of topics that include Uptons famous mentors, understanding how cameras work, learning to see pictures, photographic history and development of the photographic image. John shares his thoughts on images by his famous college professors and provides insightful reviews on the current work of professional photographers. (16:9 Widescreen Format)
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05/11/2008 11:01:26 AM · #79 |
Stampington and Comany Magazine
A magazine that offers everything for the amateur photographer, and everything else considered as art.
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05/19/2008 11:35:37 AM · #80 |
Baseball in America: From Sandlots to Stadiums, a Portrait of Our National Passion by 50 of Today's Leading Photographers
Author:Karen Mullarkey
Type: Hardcover
Notes: Karen Mullarkey puts together a great experience of our nations pass time from photos collected and taken.
"Another great book from the early 1990's. Similar to the book "The Game for all America" by the Sporting News, the photo reproduction is super. Each photo has a small paragraph caption and photo credit. Some pictures have short writings that accompany them, with one being an interview with country singer Charley Pride, a former minor league baseball player. A can't miss!" sports photographer Stephen O'Brien.
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05/19/2008 12:40:16 PM · #81 |
Italy: Lost in Seeing
Mimmo Jodice's hardcover coffee-table book covering 30 years of his photography in Italy.
Very very nice stuff. Medium format film shooter and it shows. Sharpness is mindblowing in the prints and some of his shots remind me of Ansel Adams in there composition and tone. Overall, it's pretty darned good.
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05/24/2008 09:26:38 PM · #82 |
Ansel Adams: Letters and Images, 1916-1984
Author | Mary Street Alinder (Editor)
Type | Book
Notes | This edition of Ansel Adams' book of letters - originally published in 1988 as a companion volume to his bestselling autobiography - will bring the letters of America's most beloved photographer/environmentalist to a new generation of fans." "Ansel Adams wrote literally thousands of letters to fellow photographers, environmentalists, politicians, family, and friends during his long life - letters that reveal the growth of the artist and the man, while contributing a unique overview of twentieth-century photography and the environmental movement. Among those with whom he corresponded are such eminent names as Alfred Stieglitz, Edward Weston, Nancy and Beaumont Newhall, and Jimmy Carter.
From Library Journal
An impressive addition to Adams's work, this book clarifies the emotional and conceptual framework of many of his most familiar and stunning photographs by offering with them letters to and from family and friends. Adams is openly loving and loyal in many letters, receiving in return deep respect and affection as both an artist and a warm, likable man. Though he often states that his images are his sole means of self-expression, some of his letters contain lucid critiques of his work and others' that shall prove useful to scholars. Perhaps the most important correspondence is with Stieglitz and Weston, revealing shared enthusiasm for photography as art. For most libraries. David Bryant, Belleville P.L., N.J.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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05/25/2008 09:37:54 AM · #83 |
Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies
Author:David D. Busch
Type:Paperback
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Understanding exactly how a digital SLR (dSLR) works can help you use its exciting capabilities to their fullest potential. Whether you aim to become a serious photo hobbyist, are interested in turning pro, or want to take advantage of the improved control that dSLRs give you over your photography, this fun and friendly reference will show you how to maximize everything a dSLR has to offer so that you can improve your photography skills, increase your picture-taking and image-editing knowledge, and ultimately, take better photos.
Written with just the right balance of technology and techniques in mind, this guide provides you with the know-how on everything from getting acquainted with the basic key features of the technology (lenses, sensors and image processors, and exposure and focusing systems) to the nuances of various dSLR techniques (setting up speedy continuous-shooting burst modes to capture fast action, applying selective and sharp focus, and shooting under the lowest levels of light). Other topics explored include:
* Composing your shots with an accurate viewfinder
* Deciding how many pixels your camera needs
* Cleaning the sensor yourself
* Choosing between a tripod or monopod
* Adjusting exposure and improving shutter speed
* Creating time-lapse sequences
* Fixing murky or contrasting photos
With so much subject area covered, Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies, 2nd Edition not only introduces you to the fundamentals of great picture-taking with a dSLR, but goes beyond the basics. Some of the more advanced topics discussed include working with the various formats of digital photos, minimizing shutter lag and first-shot delays, and fixing up your pictures with various image-editing programs. This is just the book you need to progress from getting started with a dSLR to actually improving your dSLR photography!
Download Description
Walks readers through the hardware, software, and techniques needed to take top-quality digital photos with a digital SLR (single lens reflex) camera Offering more coverage than any other book on the shelf, this full-color guide presents a fun and friendly approach to understanding how an SLR works and how to operate the various controls Covers choosing the right equipment for specific needs, working with lenses, selecting the right format and composition for a shot, editing images using Photoshop, and maximizing print quality More than 300 example photos taken by professional art photographers offer inspiration for first-time or inexperienced SLR users.
Digital Photography All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies
Author:David D. Busch
Type:Paperback
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8 books in 1 - your key to terrific digital photos!
Your one-stop, full-color guide to creating digital images with "wow"
From picking your camera to posting photos on the Web, here's what you need to know about digital photography in eight easy-to-use minibooks! Packed with full-color examples that will get your creative juices flowing, this guide helps you take better pictures; edit, organize, and share them; restore vintage prints; and more.
Discover how to;
* Choose the right camera and software
* Compose and shoot great pictures
* Edit images with Photoshop and Photoshop Elements
* Scan old prints and repair them
* Print your photos or share them online
Digital Photography For Dummies, Second Edition
Author:Julie Adair King
Type:Paperback
Notes:
If you're comfortable with the concept of photography but find the digital part a stumbling block, Digital Photography for Dummies will get you over the hump.
Author Julie Adair King, a photographer and graphics-software specialist, deftly explains such concepts as resolution, f-stop, and compression. She is also refreshingly upfront about the differences between film-based and digital photography, spelling out the latter's shortcomings early on. Her advice on all aspects of the field is well thought out and simple without being condescending. She informs readers, for example, that you needn't use high-pixel resolutions simply for placing images on a Web page. Such tips will come as a relief to fledgling photographers on a budget, or novices who may have thought they had to use the highest-quality settings at all times.
Aside from the technical concerns of working with the camera and computer, King also gives sound tips on composition and lighting. And since retouching is one of the principal benefits of digital photography, she spends a fair amount of time discussing photo-editing software. And while most of the examples are in black and white, the most important examples, gratefully, are included in a 16-page color plate section in the middle of the book.
For those of you considering jumping into the world of digital photography, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better guide to getting started than Digital Photography for Dummies. --John Frederick Moore --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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06/18/2008 07:01:32 PM · #84 |
A Camera, Two Kids, and a Camel: My Journey in Photographs
Title | A Camera, Two Kids, and a Camel: My Journey in Photographs
Author | Annie Griffiths Belt
Type | Hardcover
Notes | In a unique publishing event that's perfectly timed for Mother’s Day, National Geographic photographer Annie Griffiths Belt discloses the secrets of a peripatetic life...revealing in often hilarious detail how she managed to juggle two children, bulky cases of camera equipment and everything needed for a nurturing family life as she traveled to far-flung destinations around the world.
Belt was one of the first female photographers hired at the National Geographic Society. When her children were born, she kept right on going—and this book is a loving compendium of the wisdom she gained. It chronicles three decades of international travel, a moveable family, and the art she created along the way. Belt shares intimate moments, lessons learned from other women and men she met, and all the fun and heartache of the experience. Her quirky sense of humor and many touching stories will delight and excite readers who are making and maintaining career decisions for themselves and their families.
In addition to its value as a collection of emotionally rich photographs, A Camera, Two Kids, and a Camel will find wide appeal as a unique and meaningful gift for Mother's Day, birthdays, and many other occasions.
About the Author:
Annie Griffiths Belt has won numerous awards and covered a wide-ranging list of topics for the National Geographic magazine: Lawrence of Arabia, Baja, Galilee, Petra, Sidney, Vancouver, England’s Lake District, and others. She is featured in the book National Geographic’s Women Photographers. Her own most recent title, Last Stand: America’s Virgin Lands, celebrates the remaining pristine wilderness areas in North America.
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06/18/2008 11:35:21 PM · #85 |
Photojournalism: The Professionals' Approach, Fourth Edition
Title | Photojournalism, The Professional's Approach
Author | Kenneth Kobre
Type | Paperback
Notes | New edition of a guide to the many facets of photojournalism--how to get the best shots when on assignment, covering spot or general news, or doing features or portraits. Discusses narrative picture stories, catching candids, creative use of the strobe, shooting with color films, digital imaging and ethical issues surrounding its use, newsroom politics, picture editing, shooting within the bounds of the law, and the history of photojournalism.
Abundantly illustrated.
The bibliography is extensive.
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06/19/2008 10:24:28 AM · #86 |
Secrets of Lighting on Location: A Photographer's Guide to Professional Lighting Techniques
Author:Bob Krist
Type: Paperback
Notes:
This book is full of great tips on how to convert the ordinary into the extraordinary.
Although written a few years ago, all of the principles still apply today. The author covers all three flash modes - full manual, auto thyristor and TTL metering. (Ironically, because of the widespread use of digital and its instant feedback, full manual flash is now as popular if not more popular then ever before).
Lighting diagrams are provided for most shots along with both a brief summary and a more in-depth discussion - perfect for dipping into if you don't fancy reading the book cover to cover.
In most cases, only the finished result is shown but in a couple of instances, "before" and "after" pictures are included to emphasize the transformation the author's lighting has made. This is extremely useful as it removes a common excuse for lackluster results - "how come I never come across scenes like that". The answer, of course, is that neither does anyone, but that the successful photographer CREATES the scene. Of particular interest is Bob Krist's use of modifiers and gels to create eye-catching effects (e.g. turning a boring sickly green lab into a multi-colored high-tech wonderland).
All the equipment used throughout the book is portable and the author discusses the lighting gear he uses and why he chose the various pieces of equipment.
Mastering Flash Photography: A Course in Basic to Advanced Lighting Techniques
Author:Susan McCartney
type: Paperback
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Whether you are a beginning photographer or a working pro, you will benefit from this solid instructional guide. It begins with in-camera flash basics, then moves to intermediate topics such as automatic and manual exposure flash readings, detachable units, flash guide numbers, bounce flash and fill flash. It then covers advanced methods for using off-camera flash, flash brackets, power packs, remote triggering and many other valuable techniques.
Light: Science and Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting
Author: Fil Hunt
Type:Paperback
Notes:
An amazing (and some would say magical) resource on photographic lighting that has been talked about in the community and recommended for years. This highly respected guide has been thoroughly updated and revised for content and design - it is now produced in full color! It introduces a logical theory of photographic lighting so if you are starting out in photography you will learn how to predict results before setting up lights. This is not primarily a how-to book with only set examples for you to copy. Rather, Light: Science and Magic provides you with a comprehensive theory of the nature and principles of light to allow you to use lighting to express your own creativity.
Numerous photographs and illustrations provide clear examples of the theories, while sidebars highlight special lighting questions. Expanded chapters on available light in portraiture, as well as new information on digital equipment and terminology make this a must have update!
*New four color art package with contemporary lighting examples
*Based on the behavior of light
*Theory book for serious photographers
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06/19/2008 10:33:23 AM · #87 |
Canon Speedlite System Digital Field Guide
Author:J. Dennis Thomas
Type:Paperback
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Photography is all about light. Canon Speedlites give you the next best thing to cumbersome studio lighting - wireless flash units that you can actually pack in your camera bag and take along. Tuck this full-color book in there, too. It will help you maximize the effectiveness of your Speedlites and help you create professional lighting effects in more than a dozen unique settings. With this Digital Field Guide you'll:
* Learn all your Speedlite's settings and how to use E-TTL metering.
* Experiment with bounce flash, fill flash, and using multiple flash units.
* Set up a portable wireless studio with backgrounds, umbrellas, and soft boxes.
* Use Speedlites to light professional-quality shots ranging from studio portraits to concerts to product photography.
* Explore exposure, lens choices, and lighting for outdoor portraits, still lifes, and much more.
From the Back Cover
Shine the perfect light on every subject
Photography is all about light. Canon Speedlites give you the next best thing to cumbersome studio lighting — wireless flash units that you can actually pack in your camera bag and take along. Tuck this full-color book in there, too. It will help you maximize the effectiveness of your Speedlites and put information at your fingertips to help you create professional lighting effects in more than a dozen unique settings.
* Learn all your Speedlite's settings and how to use E-TTL metering
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Experiment with bounce flash, fill flash, and using multiple flash units
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Set up a portable wireless studio with backgrounds, umbrellas, and soft boxes
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Use Speedlites to light professional-quality shots ranging from studio portraits to concerts to product photography
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Explore exposure, lens choices, and lighting for outdoor portraits, still lifes, and much more
Understanding the Canon Speedlite 580EX / 430EX
Type:DVD
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06/26/2008 10:44:05 PM · #88 |
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06/27/2008 09:41:57 AM · #89 |
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06/27/2008 10:01:07 AM · #90 |
Originally posted by Man_Called_Horse:
Originally posted by emorgan49:
Hyena Men This odd series of photographs is available as a book. amazon link |
wow. |
Thanks for that link!
I remember this from Aperture a few issues ago and was blown away by it.
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07/13/2008 10:22:16 AM · #91 |
Complete Guide to Digital Infrared Photography
Author: Joe Farace
Type: Paperback
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Cameras can capture what the eye can’t perceive: the presence of infrared light. And shooting infrared (IR) with a digital camera makes it easier than ever to create distinctively dreamlike, high-contrast black-and-white pictures. Using a wealth of stunning images, this thorough resource explores the technical and creative possibilities of this unique and increasingly popular medium. Get tips on focus and exposure; IR filters; and having a camera converted to shoot specifically in infrared. Follow instructions for processing and printing the photos—including toner effects and faux color. One glance through this guide and it’s clear why infrared pictures are fun to take and beautiful to look at.
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07/13/2008 10:24:03 AM · #92 |
Complete Guide to High Dynamic Range Digital Photography
Author:Ferrell McCollough
Type: Paperback
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It’s the latest and hottest technique, made possible only through digital. High Dynamic Range photography is the process of taking several pictures of a scene at various exposures, then merging them into one file. So the entire photo can look crisp and detailed, from highlights to midtones to shadows—and photographers needn’t sacrifice any part of their image. And the best way to master this exciting technology is with this thorough, easy-to-follow, and visually spectacular guide. No other title does justice to these cutting-edge techniques, which actually take the viewer into worlds far beyond normal photography—sometimes even beyond normal human perception. Ferrell McCollough, a widely respected photographer, pushes the boundaries and inspires others to pursue their artistic vision, too. The amazing results simply can’t be achieved any other way.
The Complete Guide to Night & Lowlight Photography
author: Michael Freeman
type: paperback
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Aimed at serious photographers, this lavishly illustrated guide takes a close look at every detail of lowlight photography. Michael Freeman (The Complete Guide to Digital Photography, Mastering Digital Black & White Photography) offers in-depth analysis of the many techniques photographers must master for night and lowlight shooting. Point by point, he discusses how to keep the camera steady, what lenses and camera settings to use, and how to best apply flash, bracketing, image-stabilizing, vibration reduction, and noise reduction. He also outlines common lowlight situations, from stormy weather and deep shade to twilight, moonlight, city lights, and nightclubs. Finally, Freeman examines software programs and processes that will increase the quality of lowlight photographs
Complete Guide to Ultimate Digital Photo Quality
Author: Derek Doeffinger
type: paperback
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For photographers, nothing’s more important than superior image quality. Thanks to advancing technology, and this exciting new resource from long-time professional Derek Doeffinger, that’s a goal any digital photographer can reach. Doeffinger has created the only book on the market that fully explains how to obtain maximum image quality at every step. In detail, he discusses how to achieve the ultimate result by choosing the right equipment, knowing the ideal camera settings for every situation, and intelligently adjusting exposure, focus, focal length, and shutter speed. Find out how to get the most out of digital software; color-correct, sharpen, and resize; or stitch numerous images together for maximum resolution. There are even tips for ensuring that the printed picture matches the quality of the original.
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07/13/2008 10:26:33 AM · #93 |
Advanced Digital Black & White Photography
Author:John Beardsworth
type: hard
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Digital photographers can now attain the enduring beauty of black-and-white photography in their own work! There’s more to monochrome than just discarding the color in Photoshop, but many books simply treat it as an afterthought. Not this one! John Beardsworth teaches every major method of making a color picture black and white, and explains what kind of images are best, and why. Both ambitious newcomers and advanced enthusiasts will learn how to achieve the richest tonal depth and balance, use black and white to interpret the subject for the viewer, reproduce historic and darkroom processes, add creative and special effects, and produce exhibition-quality prints.
Creative Digital Monochrome Effects
Author: Joe Farace
type: paperback
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Joe Farace is an award-winning photographer with more than 30 books and 1,600 articles to his credit. So there’s no one better to take monochrome into the digital age. Whether you’re shooting digital black and white from your camera or converting color photographs to monochrome on the computer, you’ll discover an array of unique, innovative, and inspirational techniques suitable for shutterbugs of every level. Farace explains what kinds of software programs are best, and how to use them to manipulate your photos in diverse ways. He also discusses various in-camera effects including toning and soft focus. The detailed information and instruction cover everything from creating traditional looking black-and-white or sepia images, to adding color selectively for a one-of-a-kind, fine-art approach.
Digital Masters: B&W Printing
Author: George DeWolfe
type: paperback
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George DeWolfe is a master of the fine print: he studied with such geniuses as Ansel Adams—one of the finest black-and-white photographers of all time—and worked as a consultant to the most significant companies in the digital photography world. Now, he passes on his considerable expertise to all.
In his breathtaking new all-inclusive guide, DeWolfe combines artistic concepts for taking beautiful photographs with practical techniques for recording, processing, and displaying high-quality black-and-white prints. Information and image-packed sections delve into such topics as the qualities of a black-and-white-photograph, with its luminosity and values; image workflow, including optimization and balance in Photoshop; printing, with advice on papers and profiles; and finishing and display—even matting and mounting the final product. He teaches photographers how to create stunning master prints and to understand all the ins-and-outs of Adobe’s innovative Lightroom software—the state-of-the-art technology he himself helped develop. And Wolfe’s stunning photographs, generously represented throughout, will prove inspirational.
With interest in black-and-white exploding, digital photographers will rush to take advantage of the knowledge he imparts.
Mastering Black and White Digital Photography
Author: Michael Freeman
type: paperback
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Black and white has an enduring appeal that just keeps on growing. Above all, it's a medium for the fine print--one that benefits immeasurably from digital technology and inkjet printers. Written by a photographer well-known for his ability to explain complex digital concepts to a variety of audiences, this essential guide on the art of black and white is packed with information, hints, and tips, along with a plethora of stunning images. Discover how our colorful world translates into black and white and how to create a stunning monotone image. See how to render colors as gray tones and how to manipulate the tonality for dramatic effect. Experiment with high contrast, infrared, and pseudo non-silver looks. You won't believe the wonderful results you'll achieve.
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07/13/2008 10:29:07 AM · #94 |
The Bride's Guide to Wedding Photography
Author:Steve Sint
type: paperback
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With the comprehensive, invaluable advice found in these illustrated pages, a bride can figure out what she wants from her wedding photography. Does she want a traditional style, or more of a journalistic feel? Will time be allotted for formal portraits of family and the bridal party? Which gowns, flowers, veils, makeup, and poses will look the best in photos?. Brides-to-be can examine every option, and learn just what they need to know about technical choices including the pros and cons of digital photography. From different packages to ordering enlargements and albums, they’ll get the scoop on how to use their time wisely, look their best, get the most for their money, deal with overtime, and even tip properly.
Wedding Photography NOW!
Author:Michelle Turner
type: paperback
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Today’s brides and grooms know exactly how they want their nuptials photographed—spontaneous and fun, rather than demure and posed. This huge demand has led to a new style of cutting-edge wedding photojournalism, a twist on tradition that requires lensers with a keen eye for stylish composition and an ability to anticipate the significant and emotion-filled moment. Packed with practical advice on techniques, this contemporary re-examination of a classic subject teaches those crucial skills including how to use angles, lighting, and location to create uniquely personal photos for the modern marrying couple. It takes you through all the essential stages for creating a one-of-a-kind and meaningful wedding photo album, from private portraits to risquĂ© shots of the bride getting dressed on the big day.
Wedding Photography, 2nd Edition
Author:Steve Sint
type:paperback
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Professional photographers trying to refine their skills, serious amateurs hoping to break into this lucrative field, and everyday shooters who just want to take better pictures will find this second edition of Steve Sint's information-packed guide invaluable. Sint, who has photographed more than 3,500 weddings, has updated his classic work to include discussions of photojournalistic and formal shooting styles, the advantages and disadvantages of digital, and shooting special family occasions. And he still includes all the basics and time-tested secrets, from a complete wedding day shooting repertoire to tips on posing the wedding party, from establishing prices and presenting proofs to creating packages for customers. Above all, there are hundreds of outstanding and imaginative wedding photos to look through, with Sint's illuminating comments on what makes them distinctive.
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07/13/2008 10:45:18 AM · #95 |
Moose Peterson's Guide to Wildlife Photography
Author: B. Moose Peterson
type: Paperback
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With more than 20 years' experience in wildlife photography, Moose Peterson is America's most accomplished documenter of endangered species. He reveals his professional secrets and techniques in his most comprehensive and spectacularly photographed guide to date. Peterson explains exactly how to make the most of your equipment and how to use animals' habits to optimize your results. Find the right tools for the job, including every type of lens; learn techniques such as panning, shooting from blinds, and remote triggering of the flash; and take expert advice on how to make the subject really come to life in your images. Understand how to use animals' habits to optimize your results, see how to frame the animal within a background for that perfect shot, and explore techniques for modifying the natural light to really highlight your subject. Of course, Peterson has fascinating stories to tell about his own experiences, and his fabulous photos provide real enjoyment even as they teach valuable lessons.
Digital Photography Expert: Nature and Landscape Photography
Author: Michael Freeman
type: paperback
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Packed with more than 400 photographs, technical tips, and personal insights, this inspirational guide helps outdoor photographers make the most of their digital camera. With a concentration on the different techniques required by the digital format, each page explains how to create professional quality photos of all the popular subjects: urban and rural photography, street portraits, architecture, and more. Manage such challenges as excessively bright skies and find out how to take full advantage of nature’s beauties, such as the warm golden light found at daybreak and dusk. Expert information reveals how to enhance the image by using filters such as grads and polarizers, along with computer and image-editing software. There’s added advice on composition, framing, and setting the scene.
The Magic of Digital Nature Photography
Author: Rob Sheppard
type:paperback
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For anyone who has tried to capture a blazing sunset or catch the stark and simple beauty of bare tree limbs in winter, this manual will prove irresistible. Rather than providing ideas of what to photograph, Sheppard presents invaluable insider techniques and insights: use a histogram to get the ideal exposure, or white balance to create atmospheric images. Find out how to shoot crisp close-ups or awe-inspiring panoramic shots, and how to enhance pictures by using filters such as grads and polarizers. See how computer and image-editing software can turn ordinary images into extraordinary photos. Each section lists 10 Quick Tips for handling common outdoor photography challenges.
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07/13/2008 10:55:08 AM · #96 |
Digital Portrait Photography: Art, Business & Style
Author: Steve Sint
type:paperback
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Most amateurs dream of taking professional-quality portraits; Steve Sint can show them how. After shooting over a million portraits, he has a wealth of knowledge to share, on everything from the basics of good composition to the fine details of advanced lighting techniques. Sint simply delivers a complete course in digital portrait photography: he discusses set-ups and backdrops; the most flattering ways to pose both individuals and groups; tips on making the sessions fun and comfortable for everyone; and insider info on using electronic flash, both indoors and out.
For those hoping to go pro, an entire chapter offers all the nuts and bolts information needed to turn your passion into a career
How To Make Money with Digital Photography
Author: Dan Heller
Type:Paperback
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Whether you're toying with selling a few of your favorite digital photos or hoping to go completely professional, you need to read this comprehensive analysis of the business. It's utterly realistic about what to expect and how to gauge your own aptitude for making it in this highly competitive arena. The author, himself the owner of an extremely successful online stock photography company, begins by debunking misconceptions and defining the various possibilities open to photographers so they can pinpoint a compatible business model. An overview examines the different types of equipment and how they increase sales potential, and you're also given the lowdown on image management, advice on dealing with legal issues, ideas for establishing an online presence, and guidance on identifying buyers for your product.
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07/13/2008 11:05:30 AM · #97 |
Photoshop Pro Photography Handbook
author: Chris Weston
type:paperback
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Photographers who want to master the art of digital manipulation will find this information-packed resource essential! It’s chock-full of illustrations, insider tips, and practical examples for making the most of Photoshop’s popular software—including the new CS3. Pros and advanced amateurs who want to correct, enhance, or simply play with their images will be able to make sure they’ve got the ideal equipment setup for their needs, and get the lowdown on Photoshop basics. They’ll eagerly explore more advanced tools, including layers, blending, masks, and paths. And best of all, photographers not only learn how to master such techniques as resizing, cropping, and working with lighting effects and filters, but they’ll understand why they’re so important for getting the best quality prints possible.
Creative Photoshop Landscape Techniques
author:Les Meehan
type:paperback
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There's no limit to what the Photoshop enthusiast can achieve with the right knowledge at hand—it’s even possible to alter the landscape! Whether you want to convert a lackluster color shot of a distant forest into a monochrome masterpiece or imbue a photo with atmosphere by changing the weather, this invaluable companion to Creative Photoshop Lighting Techniques explains how. Along with a basic introduction to Photoshop’s most useful features, it presents easy-to-follow tutorials on adding realistic shadows and reflections, simulating rain or snow, inserting “natural” elements such as waterfalls and rivers, and turning day into night. From recreating fish-eye effects to manipulating depth of field, from using Photoshop filters and plug-ins to finding smart shortcuts, there are enough indispensable techniques to recreate the landscape you pictured in your mind, if not with your camera.
Creative Photoshop Lighting Techniques, Revised and Updated
author: Barry Huggins
type: paperback
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From bringing sunshine into cloudy day pictures to creating underwater effects, photographers can add realistic drama to their images with Photoshop. The techniques are all here, brilliantly illustrated and explained in this bestselling guide--now updated for the next version of Adobe Photoshop with new instructions and screen grabs. Find out about light sources; different types of light, such as candlelight and neon; manipulating light; and color temperature. Replicate classic studio lighting setups, and give portraits a touch of Hollywood glamour. Abundant information on shadows, projections, reflections, special effects, shortcuts for Mac and Windows, filters, and third-party plug-ins, make this is a must-have.
Photoshop Cosmetic Surgery
author:Barry Jackson
type:paperback
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This cosmetic surgery is painless—because only the photo gets retouched! With lots of tongue-in-cheek humor, Barry Jackson has created a unique, first-of-its kind guide for Photoshop users who want to create flawless portraits. Assisted by cosmetics expert Jane Peg, Jackson provides a glimpse into the all-important surgeon’s toolkit, revealing how to fix blemishes, eradicate wrinkles, add digital lipstick, enhance lips, color hair, whiten teeth, and give the illusion of youth. And it’s not only the face that goes under the Photoshop knife: with a little digital magic, any body can look as toned as a gym bunny’s in just thirty minutes, with thinner thighs, bulging biceps, and a six-pack stomach. A fun approach to learning valuable techniques, it’s all gain with no pain, with absolutely professional results.
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07/13/2008 11:06:51 AM · #98 |
The Complete Guide to Digital Color Correction, Revised Edition
author: Michael Walker & Neil Barstow
type: paperback
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The very best, most complete guide to digital color enhancement techniques is now updated to reflect the newest developments in software—including Adobe Photoshop CS2! This revised volume brings a fresh perspective to common color problems, explaining exactly how we see color, the differences between human and camera perception, and how to work with a color wheel. Included is a full discussion of display issues, including monitor calibration and resolution, color palettes, and consistency across varying platforms, operating systems, and software. A skills “toolkit” provides a detailed look at both computer hardware and image-editing software, and a hands-on workshop provides lessons in adjusting skin tones, retouching and restoring archived photos, and dealing with landscapes, fashion, still lifes, and more.
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07/13/2008 11:20:24 AM · #99 |
Epson Complete Guide to Digital Printing
Author: Rob Sheppard
type: paperback
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With the development of the Epson STYLUS, digital photographers can finally get quality prints at home. This guide tells how to use the technology to its greatest potential.
Epson is the company at the cutting edge of digital photo quality printing, and their STYLUS Photo Inkjet models make it possible for everyone to print sparkling photographs right at home. With the help of Rob Sheppard, editor of Outdoor Photographer and PCPhoto magazines, and this fully updated manual, amateurs can enter Epson’s brave new world with all the latest information on printers and papers. Two-page spreads with write-ups and pictures from acclaimed expert photographers George Lepp, John Shaw, Greg Gorman, Jack Reznicki, Joyce Tenneson, and others explain how Epson printers and digital photography have enhanced their art and expanded their business. There’s advice on choosing a printer, selecting standard and specialty papers, using image processing programs to refine photos, adding finishing touches that turn a good print into a great one, and much more.
The Magic of Digital Printing
author: Derek Doeffinger
type: paperback
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Written by an expert author with 25 years experience in the field, this illuminating guide demystifies every aspect of the inkjet printer.
An actual photo in hand is sometimes worth two on the screen. That's why photographers struggling with the new digital printing technologies - or who want to improve their printing skills - will snap up this comprehensive guide. In reader-friendly language, it explores the entire process of creating, managing, and printing digital photos at home on any inkjet printer. From getting a good quality image to using advanced editing software, it's all here. Begin by selecting the printer, taking into account factors such as cost, color, speed, longevity and other features. See how to establish image files; do proper archiving and backup; and use editing software to get the best photo possible. Find out how to calibrate your monitor to match your printer, create a test print, and select papers and inks. There's also helpful information on printer maintenance and troubleshooting to keep your printer in tip-top shape.
New Epson Complete Guide to Digital Printing
author: Rob Sheppard
type: paperback
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Epson is the company at the cutting edge of quality digital photo printing, and their superb equipment makes it possible for everyone to print sparkling photographs at home. With the help of Rob Sheppard, editor of Outdoor Photographer and PCPhoto magazines, amateurs can enter Epson’s brave new world with all the latest information. This latest edition of the Epson guide reflects the increasing sophistication of ink jet printing, with its faster speed and better tonal and color reproduction. It helps today’s photographers select a model that has the right features, choose from the new options of quality papers and inks, and succeed in creating excellent prints—and have fun while doing it. Sheppard passes on valuable knowledge on developing a consistent workflow, sizing and sharpening images properly, making black-and-white and panoramic prints, and much more. To complete the picture: the guide includes gallery sections from well-known photographers who are all Epson spokespeople and users.
Digital Masters: B&W Printing
author: George DeWolfe
type:paperback
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George DeWolfe is a master of the fine print: he studied with such geniuses as Ansel Adams—one of the finest black-and-white photographers of all time—and worked as a consultant to the most significant companies in the digital photography world. Now, he passes on his considerable expertise to all.
In his breathtaking new all-inclusive guide, DeWolfe combines artistic concepts for taking beautiful photographs with practical techniques for recording, processing, and displaying high-quality black-and-white prints. Information and image-packed sections delve into such topics as the qualities of a black-and-white-photograph, with its luminosity and values; image workflow, including optimization and balance in Photoshop; printing, with advice on papers and profiles; and finishing and display—even matting and mounting the final product. He teaches photographers how to create stunning master prints and to understand all the ins-and-outs of Adobe’s innovative Lightroom software—the state-of-the-art technology he himself helped develop. And Wolfe’s stunning photographs, generously represented throughout, will prove inspirational.
With interest in black-and-white exploding, digital photographers will rush to take advantage of the knowledge he imparts.
The KODAK Most Basic Book of Digital Printing
author: Jenni Bidner
type: paperback
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Print it! One of the great things about digital is the ability to print pictures at home—easily, without a darkroom or chemicals. Kodak the company every photographer trusts, has the technology that makes it simple, and now provides the lowdown on doing it right. All the information on choosing equipment is here, plus guidance on digitalizing a photo, using scanners creatively, image resolution, resizing, and more. Find out how to make test prints to ensure proper settings, experiment with available papers, and “repair” problems in the computer. To bring newcomers up to speed, this handy guide contains definitions of key vocabulary, and there are plenty of photos, charts, and illustrations to inspire and instruct. No matter whether you’re starting with film and a scanner or a digital camera, your pictures will look great.
The Kodak Most Basic Book of Digital Printing, Updated Edition
author: Jenni Bidner
type: paperback
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Print it! Kodak, the company every photographer trusts, presents the second, updated edition of its Most Basic Book of Digital Printing. Not only does it include all the most up-to-date Kodak software versions, but also Kodak’s exciting new, economical all-in-one printers and inkjet solutions. This is technology made simple and effective, and this guide shows how to make the most of it. All the information on choosing equipment is here, plus advice on digitalizing photos, using scanners creatively, image resolution, resizing, and more. Find out how to make test prints to ensure proper settings, experiment with available papers, and “repair” problems in the computer. To bring newcomers up to speed, there are definitions of key vocabulary, plus plenty of photos, charts, and illustrations.
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08/30/2008 08:42:25 PM · #100 |
Lynda.com
A great resource for books on photography, photoshop, illustrator, ect.,ect.,.....
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