Light and Lens: Photography in the Digital Age

Light & Lens: Photography in the Digital Age is a groundbreaking introductory book that clearly and concisely provides the instruction and building blocks necessary to create thought-provoking digitally based photographs. It is an adventurous idea book that features numerous classroom-tested assignments and exercises from leading photographic educators to encourage you to critically explore and make images from the photographers’ eye, an aesthetic point of view. The fundamental grammar of photography is based on how a camera utilizes light and form to record an image that is then interpreted through societal visual codes that have evolved over centuries of imagemaking. Learning how to operate a camera, gaining an awareness of how light can reveal or suppress a subject’s attributes, and then making a print or other form of visual presentation are the fi rst steps one must master to transform an abstract idea into a physical (photographic) reality. This text introduces basic camera methods and visual construction blocks, gives examples of how and why other photographers have applied them, provides basic working procedures, and encourages readers to experiment and make modifi cations to the process to achieve their own results. Once a basic understanding of picture-making is obtained, control over the process can begin. To acquire the maximum benefi t from this book, the reader should begin thinking about how photography can be used to construct a meaningful expression. This puts process in service of concept to create meaningful content. This can occur when the heart and the mind combine to form an idea from the imagination and fi nd the most suitable technical means of bringing it into existence.

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Digital Photo Projects For Dummies

Digital Photo Projects For Dummies presents a unique twist on understanding the basics of digital photography. This full-color book walks you through the most common projects and tasks you’ll encounter in your digital photography activities. The book demonstrates the basics of setting your camera for the best shot before diving into how to improve your photos. Projects include brightening a dark photo, improving focus, getting rid of red-eye, touching up blemishes, creating a collage, adding a photo to a business card, rescuing old or damaged photos, and turning a photo into a piece of artwork ready for framing.

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The Professional Photographer's Legal Handbook

Want to make a living in photography? Anyone who does needs this indispensable guide to licensing picture rights. In this accessible and entertaining book, expert Nancy E. Wolff explains copyright, trademark, contracts, and privacy. Real-world examples of cases, laws, and news items torn from today’s headlines illustrate the most urgent legal situations faced by photographers: requirements, limits, and enforcement of copyright and trademark; fair use and public domain; first amendment considerations; the law of privacy and publicity; and many more issues. Detailed information on drafting contracts and licensing agreements is included. The imprimatur of the Picture Archive Council of America assures readers that the information is comprehensive and up to the minute. The Professional Photographer’s Legal Handbook is an essential tool for everyone who works in photography—and everyone who wants to.

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Nude Photography: The Art and the Craft by Pascal Baetens

Follow practical advice from nude photography experts and learn to create picture-perfect results every time with this master class in photographing the human form. Everything’s covered, from working successfully with amateur and professional models to getting great results in your own home or outdoors. Find tips on setting up a shoot, lighting effects, and post-production techniques, so you can turn a good picture into a really great one. Get inspired by a stunning Photographer’s Gallery featuring the work of an international panel of photographers, from Andreas Bitesnich and Sylvie Blum, to Allan Jenkins and Almond Chu.

About the Author
Pascal Baetens is a Belgium-based professional photographer who specialises in portrait, glamour, fashion and travel assignments. His work has featured widely in magazines, books, and exhibitions throughout Europe and North America.

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Camera Magazine - Master Colour

Digital Camera Magazine - Master Colour
Complete Photography Guide
English | PDF | 49 Pages | 3 MB

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Creative Black and White Photography

Creative Black-and-White Photography guides photographers at all levels in producing the aesthetically advanced, carefully crafted images they've always dreamed of making. In his sequel to Mastering Black-and-White Photography, photographer Bernhard J Suess again makes complex technical and aesthetic problems easy to understand and master. He addresses intricate questions of film exposure and development control, camera filters, creative use of print contrast, dodging and burning, bleaching, and digital imaging. Discussing the many choices he makes in his own photography and why, Suess illustrates the decisions essential to successful black-and-white images.
The book includes more than eighty black-and-white photos, tracing the evolution of images from idea to final print. Each example is accompanied by a detailed explanation of the artistic and technical processes involved as well as a helpful look at how and why the photographer decided to use the techniques. Whether choosing a camera format, arranging a
background, or composing a portrait, this invaluable resource shows photographers how to balance different elements in a picture and take advanced steps in creating better black-and-white photographs. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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50 Fast Digital Camera Techniques

Overview :
Make the most of your digital camera! Whether you have just purchased your first digital camera or you are an old hand at digital photography, you will see your pictures improve almost instantly when you start using the tricks these professional photographers provide. Experiment with hot tips on lighting, filters, concepts, shooting techniques, and much more, with step-by-step instructions, lavish color illustrations, and the in-depth discussions that help you make each technique your own.

“50 Fast Digital Camera Techniques” is your easy guide to Digital Camera Tricks and Techniques, it includes :
• Learn to compose shots, select the right focal length, and choose the right exposure
• Discover how to change settings quickly and control focus
• Use advanced features like the histogram, exposure compensation, and built-in flash
• Select the right filters and supplemental lenses
• Set up creative photos of people, pets, and events
• Shoot dramatic skyscapes, nature photos, and nighttime pictures
• Learn how to choose the right photography accessories

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Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs

For serious amateur photographers who already shoot perfectly focused, accurately exposed images but want to be more creative with a camera, here’s the book to consult. More than seventy techniques, both popular and less-familiar approaches, are covered in detail, including advanced exposure, bounced flash and candlelight, infrared, multiple images, soft-focus effects, unusual vantage points, zooming, and other carefully chosen ways to enhance photographs. The A-Z format make sit easy for readers to find a specific technique, and each one is explained in jargon-free language. Top Tips for each technique help readers achieve superb results, even on the first attempt.

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Basic Photography

Basic Photography' is a longstanding international bestseller and continues to be the introductory textbook for photography courses throughout the world. Key features: practical assignments, so you can put into practice what you've learned chapter summaries for easy revision a clear and concise approach to essential photographic principles, assuming no prior knowledge comprehensive coverage of both black and white photography, processing and printing; colour photography, digital manipulation and film processing suitability for students of all ages and all photographic courses this new edition now includes: extended coverage of digital imaging techniques: from capturing images digitally, to scanning and using manipulation software and the ethics involved updated and re-structured contents to suit the new Art (Photography) A Level hundreds of stunning full colour photographs throughout illustrating the main points from the text inspirational images from world famous photographers including: Bill Brandt; Henri Cartier-Bresson; Edward Weston and David Hockney. The late Michael Langford formerly taught at the Royal College of Art for many years, becoming Course Director. He was intimately involved with photography courses and examination syllabuses at all levels and as a result fully understood what a student needed. His other books for Focal Press include 'Starting Photography' 2nd edition, 'Advanced Photography' 6th edition, and 'Story of Photography' 2nd edition. 'Advanced Photography' is the companion volume to 'Basic Photography', and for students wishing to progress further, will take the aspiring photographer a step forward on the ladder to a career in photography.

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Shoot Like a Pro! Digital Photography Techniques

Produce the kind of images that would otherwise demand a professional photographer or darkroom—or both. Produce the kind of images that would otherwise demand a professional photographer or darkroom-or both. Through a series of tutorial projects, author Julie Adair King shows readers how to light shots,choose the right camera settings, use camera accessories and photographic software, and much more. You’ll learn step-by-step to use your existing digital camera for professional results.Set up a home studio, create a 360-degree panoramic image, learn low light and action photography, work in black and white, and adopt many other professional techniques.

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Starting Your Career As A Freelance Photographer

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The Best of Dean Collins on Lighting, 4 DVD set

A must for any aspiring Amateur or a Professional Photographer:

The Best of Dean Collins on Lighting DVD set features the late Dean Collins, one of the most celebrated educators of lighting and camera techniques in the industry. This DVD set teaches lighting and composition with easy to understand techniques created by the grand master of professional photography. It's about timeless concepts that impact the quality of the final photograph, whether captured on film or by digital. Over 6 hours of training on four DVD video discs. This program is a digital remix of the original Dean Collins Lighting Videos.

DVD 1 - Finelight Portraiture
Dean teaches lighting control through the proper use and understanding of reflective and incident light metering. He stresses new ideas in portraiture and predictability.
Time 1hr, 20min
Commentary : Tony Corbell & Skip Cohen
Portrait with Horse : Outdoor
Fashion Portrait : Studio
Portrait of Woman : Location
Portrait with Baby : Studio
Fashion Portrait : Studio

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DVD 2 - Finelight Commercial Illustration
A Porsche studio set is detailed, from creating a mountain range and fog, to building a lake in the studio. In Motorcycle Motion, Dean explains how to use time to create an illusion of speed with a motorcycle in the studio. Techniques for specular control on highly reflective surfaces of small products and the use of specular “gobos” are outlined.
Time 1hr, 53min
Motorcycle Motion : Studio
Tabletop Watches : Studio
Porsche : Studio Large Set
Floating Lens : Studio
Sports Shoes : Tabletop
Sunglasses : Tabletop
Candy : Tabletop
Catalog Lighting : Variations

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DVD 3 - Finelight Portraiture Large Set
Dean details the use of an outdoor setting... indoors and emphasizes the proper use of incident and reflective meters for complete control of your environment. See how to control natural sunlight and how to use a portable strobe to simulate sunlight for a shopping mall catalog.
Time 1hr, 26min
Fashion Portrait : Classic Studio
Executive Portrait : Airport Location
Fashion Portrait Beach : Studio
Fashion Portrait : Variations
Fashion Portrait : Outdoor Mall Location
Fashion Portrait : Outdoor Warm Sun
Sunlight Panel : Lighting Variations

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DVD 4 - Collins on Basics
Time 1hr, 47min
Studio Portraits
You'll watch as Dean creates four stunning portraits, each time using only one flash as his primary light source. The making of high-key, Rembrandt and Casual portraits are explained in detail through the use of photographic evolutions and easy-to-understand diagrams. A special segment on lighting for eye glasses sheds new light on a difficult problem.
Outdoor Portraits
Dean explains the keys to creating outdoor portraits that sell. Basic and advanced photographic theories are explained in detail through the use of photographic documentation and easy-to-understand diagrams. Methods of lighting that allow you to shoot throughout the day make this program an important tool for every portrait photographer!
The Portfolio
Dean examines the making of a models portfolio. An interview with a leading talent agent provides insight into what the agencies are looking for in a rep card. You'll watch as Dean creates a variety of different looks in one day. In just 30 minutes, you can learn how to produce stunning head shots, indoor and outdoor fashion, and colorful glamour photography.
Swimwear Fashion
Dean explains the keys to producing top-quality swimwear photographs. You'll see him working on location as he uses simple lighting techniques with mirrors, diffusion scrims and reflector panels to create dazzling images. Added interviews with a leading talent agent and make-up artist reveal the secrets that can help bring you to the top of your craft.

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