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41. |  David Busch’s Olympus® OM-D E-M5 Guide to Digital Photography By: David D. Busch; Dan Simon Publisher: Course Technology PTR Publication Date: 29-NOV-2012 Insert Date: 29-NOV-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: David Busch’s Olympus® OM-D E-M5 Guide to Digital Photography DAVID BUSCH'S OLYMPUS OM-D E-M5 GUIDE TO DIGITAL SLR PHOTOGRAPHY is your one-stop resource and reference for the OLYMPUS OM-D E-M5. The OM-D E-M5 is the first dSLR-like mirrorless camera using the Micro Four Thirds format and features five-access image stabilization, super-fast autofocus, and ISO settings up to 25,600. With this book in hand, you will explore the world of digital photography, learn to exercise your creativity, and take great photographs with the Olympus OM-D E-M5. With clear how-to steps and full-color illustrations, DAVID BUSCH'S OLYMPUS OM-D E-M5 GUIDE TO DIGITAL SLR...
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42. |  Nature Photography Photo Workshop By: Nat Coalson Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 10-MAY-2011 Insert Date: 10-MAY-2011 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Nature Photography Photo Workshop
A how-to guide for capturing stunning photographs in nature
Photographing nature poses unique challenges and demands that you have special skills and a working knowledge of how to work in—and with—nature. This Photo Workshop is a must-have how-to guide for shooting nature images in nearly any situation you might encounter.
You'll learn which equipment is right in different settings and why it should be used, how to get an amazing photo of a fast-moving animal, and how to handle a myriad of tricky weather scenarios. This book covers composition, exposure, fill-flash, special creative...
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43. |  Beyond Auto Mode: A Guide to Taking Control of Your Photography By: Jennifer Bebb Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 26-FEB-2013 Insert Date: 13-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Beyond Auto Mode: A Guide to Taking Control of Your Photography
Take full advantage of your dSLR camera, and do it with confidence
Many people buy dSLR cameras for their flexibility, but find themselves so intimidated by all the options and controls that they rarely venture beyond the automatic mode. With a friendly tone and clear, understandable instruction, photographer and educator Jen Bebb introduces you to every mode and setting on your sophisticated dSLR. After thoroughly explaining shutter speed, aperture, depth of field, ISO, and basic composition, she offers direction on what each camera mode does and when it should be used. You'll gain the...
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44. |  Chasing the Light: Improving Your Photography with Available Light Publisher: New Riders Publication Date: 28-MAR-2011 Insert Date: 23-FEB-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Chasing the Light: Improving Your Photography with Available Light Light. It's the most powerful tool that any photography has at
their disposal. Whether the lens is turned to people, wildlife or
the landscape, it is often the creative use of light that
transforms a snapshot into a photograph. Chasing the Light
will enlighten photographers of all levels and help them make the
most of this most important tool--light.
With over 25 years of experience in the photographic industry as a
photographer, writer, and educator, Ibarionex Parello has developed
an approach to photography that has helped photography enthusiasts
from all over the world discover and...
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45. |  The Elements of Photography, 2nd Edition By: Angela Faris Belt Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 09-SEP-2011 Insert Date: 28-DEC-2011 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: The Elements of Photography, 2nd Edition
The greatly revised and expanded edition of The Elements of Photography is a new kind of textbook for a new generation of photographers. Moving far beyond the usual technical manual, Angela Faris Belt dives deep into merging technique and vision, allowing you to master craft while adding meaning to your images. Here you’ll really learn to see photographically, expand your creative and conceptual use of apertures and shutter speeds, and choose the right media to create the look and feel you want. The 2 nd Edition Includes: A new introductory chapter with thorough explanations...
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46. |  By: Tony Worobiec Publisher: David & Charles Publication Date: 01-OCT-2012 Insert Date: 08-MAR-2013 Slots: 1.0 |
Creative Use of Filters and Further Image Manipulation is an excerpt from Creative Photography Ideas Using Photoshop which presents 75 comprehensive workshops that have been specifically designed for photographers; each offers a clever and creative technique that can be immediately applied. Creative Use of Filters and Further Image Manipulation workshops focus specifically on using a variety of filters to improve or enhance your photographs in Photoshop. From Blur filters to Find Edges filters, and workshops on creating a ghostly effect, retro comic-book effect or pop art look,...
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47. |  David Busch’s Canon® EOS® 7D: Guide to Digital SLR Photography By: David D. Busch Publisher: Course Technology PTR Publication Date: 01-JUL-2010 Insert Date: 29-AUG-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: David Busch’s Canon® EOS® 7D: Guide to Digital SLR Photography Welcome to the Canon EOS 7D, Canon's new digital SLR that is loaded with professional features at an affordable price. DAVID BUSCH'S CANON EOS 7D GUIDE TO DIGITAL SLR PHOTOGRAPHY shows readers how to make the most of their camera's robust feature set, including 18 megapixel resolution, blazing fast automatic focus, the real-time preview system Live View, and full HD movie-making capabilities, to take outstanding photos and videos. They'll learn how, when, and, most importantly, why to use all the cool features and functions of their camera to take eye-popping photographs. Introductory...
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48. |  Food Photography & Lighting: A Commercial Photographer’s Guide to Creating Irresistible Images By: Teri Campbell Publisher: New Riders Publication Date: 28-SEP-2012 Insert Date: 30-SEP-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Food Photography & Lighting: A Commercial Photographer’s Guide to Creating Irresistible Images Creating mouth-watering food images requires more than just a
love of food and access to a kitchen. With the popularity of food
blogs and photography how-tos, it’s tempting to think that
anyone can photograph food, but it’s another thing entirely
to shoot for a tight ad layout with the pressure of your client
watching over your shoulder.
Commercial food photographer Teri Campbell has been called a
“lighting master,” and in this beautifully illustrated
book, he not only shares his detailed lighting set-ups and shooting
techniques for a wide range of food and drink shots, but also
offers...
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49. |  Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies®, 3rd Edition By: David D. Busch Publisher: For Dummies Publication Date: 08-SEP-2009 Insert Date: 01-OCT-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies®, 3rd Edition
The ideal guide for beginning DSLR camera users, with full-color examples of what you can achieve
Make the most of your Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax, or Olympus digital SLR camera! This guide explains the different lenses, the many settings and how to use them, the results you can get from using different controls, how to use lighting and exposure, and much more.
If you haven't purchased your camera yet, you'll also find tips on choosing a camera and accessories. And you'll find out how to make your pictures even better with Photoshop.
Updated for all the newest camera...
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50. |  The HDR Book: Unlocking the Secrets of High Dynamic Range Photography Publisher: Peachpit Press Publication Date: 01-JUN-2011 Insert Date: 16-JUL-2011 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: The HDR Book: Unlocking the Secrets of High Dynamic Range Photography HDR photography is one of the most popular styles of digital
photography. The ability to turn images from natural scenes to
works of art—whether surrealistic or simply enhanced with HDR
techniques—is becoming the staple of the photographer and
graphic artist.
In The HDR Book, HDR and Photoshop Guru Rafael "RC"
Concepcion (of The Photoshop Guys) focuses on processing the image,
as well as what happens after an image is processed. It's no secret
that there's a bit of Photoshop knowledge required to make an HDR
image—and work with plug-ins, such as Nik and Photomatix
too—and RC doesn't hold...
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51. |  By: Jeff Wignall Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 07-AUG-2012 Insert Date: 07-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Digital Photography FAQz
Straightforward, clear answers to the most commonly asked digital photography questions
What's the difference between optical zoom and digital zoom? Do more megapixels equate to better photo quality? Why is there a delay after I push the shutter release button before I can take another picture? If you ve ever asked a question concerning digital photography and wished you had a helpful resource to provide you with clear, reliable answers, then look no further.
With nearly four decades of photo experience under his belt, author Jeff Wignall responds to 365 of the most common digital...
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52. |  HDR Photography Photo Workshop Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 09-JUN-2009 Insert Date: 03-JUN-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: HDR Photography Photo Workshop Expand your artistic vision with HDR photographyBy artfully blending multiple exposures, you can create images with incredible detail, photos that mimic fine paintings, surrealistic imagery — once you understand the process, your options are virtually endless. This book explains the tools you need to get started and how to create high dynamic range (HDR) images. You learn to evaluate a scene, photograph different subjects for the best HDR results, gain skill with software, and begin a lifetime of exploration.See how HDR compensates for the camera's limited ability to record the visible range...
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53. |  FACES: Photography and the Art of Portraiture By: Steven Biver; Paul Fuqua Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 27-JAN-2010 Insert Date: 27-DEC-2011 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: FACES: Photography and the Art of Portraiture
There is so much detail to be captured in a face. Cicero (106-43 BC) said: "The face is a picture of the mind as the eyes are its interpreter." To capture a person's personality, there are many things to keep in mind, and the authors of FACES show us how to match up a personality with lighting, posing, and composition. Portraiture is truly an art, and this book dives deep into the details so that you end up with a gorgeous portrait that both you and your subject love. Not only is this book the most comprehensive title available on portraiture, but it contains stunning images. Each...
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54. |  Black and White Digital Photography Photo Workshop By: Chris Bucher Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 10-MAY-2011 Insert Date: 09-MAY-2011 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Black and White Digital Photography Photo Workshop
How to create stunning black and white photos in a digital format
Shooting pictures in black and white presents unique challenges for beginners and experienced digital photographers alike. A strong understanding of photography's fundamentals is crucial to capturing great black and white images, and factors such as contrast and lighting are much more integral to black and white photography than to color. Black and White Digital Photography Photo Workshop teaches digital photographers the skills they need to master black and white photography.
Focuses on the rules of photography and...
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55. |  David Busch’s Nikon® D3100: Guide to Digital SLR Photography By: David D. Busch Publisher: Course Technology PTR Publication Date: 23-MAR-2011 Insert Date: 24-MAR-2011 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: David Busch’s Nikon® D3100: Guide to Digital SLR Photography The Nikon D3100 is Nikon's new entry-level dSLR, suitable for photographers new to digital SLR photography. It features a 14.2 megapixel sensor, full HDTV video, and ISO up to 12,800. DAVID BUSCH'S NIKON D3100 GUIDE TO DIGITAL SLR PHOTOGRAPHY shows you how, when, and why to use all the cool features, controls, and functions of the D3100 to take great photographs of anything. Introductory chapters will help you get comfortable with the basics of your camera before you dive right into exploring creative ways to apply D3100 file formats, resolution, aperture/priority exposure, and automatic...
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56. |  Architectural Photography, Second Edition By: Adrian Schulz Publisher: Rocky Nook Publication Date: 25-JAN-2012 Insert Date: 26-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Architectural Photography, Second Edition Architectural photography is more than just documenting a project. An architectural photograph shows the form and appeal of a building far better than any other medium. With the advent of the digital photographic workflow, architects are discovering exciting new opportunities to present and market their work.But what are the ingredients for a successful architectural photograph? In this book, author Adrian Schulz-both an architect and a photographer by training-uses real-world projects to teach you how to:Compose and capture outstanding images of buildings, inside and outChoose the right...
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57. |  David Busch’s Close-Up and Macro Photography By: David D. Busch; Rob Sheppard Publisher: Course Technology PTR Publication Date: 15-MAY-2012 Insert Date: 01-MAY-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: David Busch’s Close-Up and Macro Photography Do you wish you had the most essential information you need to shoot compelling close-up photos using your digital camera's advanced capabilities? DAVID BUSCH'S CLOSE-UP AND MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY COMPACT FIELD GUIDE is your solution. This new, lay-flat, spiral-bound, reference guide condenses all the must-have information you need for shooting close-up and macro photos into a portable book you'll want to permanently tuck into your camera bag. This guide gives you the guidance and techniques you'll need to achieve beautiful results when working up close with your subjects--flowers, insects,...
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58. |  Basics Creative Photography 02: Context and Narrative By: Maria Short Publisher: AVA Publishing Publication Date: 01-JUN-2011 Insert Date: 06-OCT-2011 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Basics Creative Photography 02: Context and Narrative Basics Creative Photography 02: Context and Narrative provides an inspiring look at the way in which context and narrative help shape and form photographs, from the initial idea through to the resulting polished photograph. Many experienced photographers and artists are intuitive in their image-making process, subconsciously using their visual awareness to create, technically produce and edit their work. Context and Narrative explores the structure and method behind the process of constructing a meaningful image, helping students to apply theories to own photographic work, and identify the...
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59. |  Light Right: Learn How to Create Images, Set Up a Studio, and Launch Your Photography Career By: Joe Lavine; Brad Bartholomew Publisher: Peachpit Press Publication Date: 27-FEB-2013 Insert Date: 08-MAR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Light Right: Learn How to Create Images, Set Up a Studio, and Launch Your Photography Career Lighting is one of the most important creative components of any
image. Joe Lavine and Brad Bartholomew, commercial photographers
and instructors, offer a unique approach to learning about studio
lighting. They start with their philosophy of lighting, tackling
the characteristics of light and how to approach building your
shots. Then they discuss some basic photographic concepts and
equipment needs, and how to use this knowledge to start a
successful career in photography.
Packed with gorgeous images, this book provides two distinct
perspectives from the authors based on their experience as...
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60. |  DAVID BUSCH’S NIKON® D800/D800E GUIDE TO DIGITAL SLR PHOTOGRAPHY By: David D. Busch Publisher: Course Technology PTR Publication Date: 12-SEP-2012 Insert Date: 06-SEP-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: DAVID BUSCH’S NIKON® D800/D800E GUIDE TO DIGITAL SLR PHOTOGRAPHY Are you looking for a sure, complete guide to your new Nikon D800/D800E? If so, DAVID BUSCH'S NIKON D800/D800E GUIDE TO DIGITAL SLR PHOTOGRAPHY is the perfect companion for you. The Nikon D800/D800E is the long-anticipated replacement for Nikon's D700 full-frame (FX) model and features ISO up to 204,400, a new exposure sensor with 91,000-pixel resolution, and advanced HDTV video features. This book will help you explore the world of digital photography, flex your creativity, and get the most out of your D800/D800E. With clear how-to steps and full-color illustrations, DAVID BUSCH'S NIKON...
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