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1. |  By: Scott Kelby Publisher: Peachpit Press Publication Date: 23-AUG-2006 Insert Date: 05-OCT-2006 Slots: 1.0 | Scott Kelby, the man who changed the "digital darkroom" forever
with his groundbreaking, #1 bestselling, award-winning book The
Photoshop Book for Digital Photographers, now tackles the most
important side of digital photography--how to take pro-quality
shots using the same tricks today's top digital pros use (and it's
easier than you'd think).
This entire book is written with a brilliant premise, and
here’s how Scott describes it: "If you and I were out on a
shoot, and you asked me, 'Hey, how do I get this flower to be in
focus, but I want the background out of focus?' I wouldn't...
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2. |  Langford's Advanced Photography, 8th Edition By: Efthimia Bilissi; Michael Langford Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 10-MAR-2011 Insert Date: 05-JAN-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Langford's Advanced Photography, 8th Edition
Langford's Advanced Photography is the only advanced photography guide a serious student or aspiring professional will ever need. In this eighth edition, Efthimia Bilissi continues in the footsteps of Michael Langford by combining an unrivalled level of technical detail with a straightforward writing style while simultaneously bringing the text firmly in to the digital era. This book covers the entire photographic process from a technical standpoint - not only detailing the 'how' but also explaining the 'why' that is so often missing from photography texts. From the workings of...
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3. |  Complete Digital Photography, Seventh Edition By: Ben Long Publisher: Course Technology PTR Publication Date: 12-JUN-2012 Insert Date: 05-SEP-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Complete Digital Photography, Seventh Edition Whether you're new to digital photography or a seasoned shooter, this latest edition of Ben Long's popular guide is your one-stop resource for advice and clear how-to information on every aspect of digital photography, from shooting to postproduction to printing. COMPLETE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY, SEVENTH EDITION starts with the basics; no prior knowledge of photography is needed. By the end of the book, you'll have a deep understanding of the art and technology of photography and be ready to tackle complex photographic challenges. Among the many essential elements of digital photography covered...
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4. |  By: Scott Kelby Publisher: Peachpit Press Publication Date: 27-DEC-2007 Insert Date: 05-FEB-2008 Slots: 1.0 | Scott Kelby, author of the groundbreaking bestseller “The
Digital Photography Book, Vol. 1” is back with an entirely
new book that picks up right where Vol. 1 left off. It’s more
of that “Ah ha—so that’s how they do it,”
straight-to-the-point, skip the techno jargon; packed with stuff
you can really use today, that made Vol. 1 the world’s
bestselling book on digital photography.
In Volume 2, Scott adds entirely new chapters packed with Plain
English tips on using flash, shooting close up photography, travel
photography, shooting people, and even how to build a studio from
scratch, where...
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5. |  The Digital Photography Book, Part 4 By: Scott Kelby Publisher: Peachpit Press Publication Date: 25-FEB-2012 Insert Date: 03-MAR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: The Digital Photography Book, Part 4 Scott Kelby, author of The Digital Photography Book (the
best-selling digital photography book of all time), is back with
another follow-up to his smash best-seller, with an entirely new
book that picks up right where volume 3 left off. It's even more of
that "Ah ha, so that' s how they do it," straight-to-the-point,
skip-the-techno-jargon stuff people can really use today, and that
made volume 1 the world's best-selling book on digital
photography.
This book truly has a brilliant premise, and here's how Scott
describes it: "If you and I were out on a shoot and you asked me,
'Hey Scott, I...
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6. |  Shooting in Sh*tty Light: The Top Ten Worst Photography Lighting Situations and How to Conquer Them By: Lindsay Adler; Erik Valind Publisher: Peachpit Press Publication Date: 04-OCT-2012 Insert Date: 28-OCT-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Shooting in Sh*tty Light: The Top Ten Worst Photography Lighting Situations and How to Conquer Them Sometimes photographers have to shoot in less than ideal
lighting situations. Maybe the wedding is mid-day in the middle of
a field, or perhaps the event is in a florescent-lit room. These
scenarios can be particularly intimidating for beginning
photographers who don't know how to handle the many undesirable
lighting situations they may encounter.
In Shooting in Sh*tty Light, professional photographers
Lindsay Adler and Erik Valind cover the top ten worst lighting
situations and provide a variety of solutions for each. They
explain which solutions are most practical and why one option...
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7. |  Food Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots By: Nicole S. Young Publisher: Peachpit Press Publication Date: 03-AUG-2011 Insert Date: 16-APR-2011 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Food Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots Are you a "foodie" looking to take beautiful, eye-catching
photos of your culinary concoctions? Do you have a food blog that
you'd like enhance with better visuals? Do you want your photos to
conjure up the flavors and aromas of your favorite foods but are
lacking the photographic technique to make it happen? Then this
book is for you!
In Food Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots,
photographer Nicole S. Young dishes up the basics on getting the
right camera equipment—from lights to lenses and
reflectors—and takes you through the key photographic
principles—aperture, ISO, and shutter...
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8. |  Digital Wedding Photography: Capturing Beautiful Memories, Second Edition By: Glen Johnson Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 05-JUL-2011 Insert Date: 10-MAR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Digital Wedding Photography: Capturing Beautiful Memories, Second Edition Fully revised and updated! Full-color guide to capturing great wedding images and building a successful photography businessThis full-color book from acclaimed professional wedding photographer Glen Johnson not only teaches you how to take memorable photos, it also shows you how to start a wedding photography business. Packed with great tips and savvy advice, this new edition helps you set up efficient workflows, choose camera equipment, manipulate images, make impressive presentations, and launch smart, photo-based marketing strategies to build your business. Best of all, it's loaded with...
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9. |  By: Lance Keimig Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 15-JUL-2010 Insert Date: 28-DEC-2011 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Night Photography
Night photographers have one big thing in common: a true love of the dark. Rather than looking at night photography as an extension of daytime shooting with added complications, they embrace the unique challenges of nocturnal photography for the tremendous wealth of creative opportunities it offers. That’s just what this book does. But if the idea of setting out into the deep, dark night with just your camera (and maybe a cup of coffee) gets your creative juices flowing, dive right in. Lance Keimig, one of the premier experts on night photography, has put together a comprehensive...
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10. |  The Art of Black and White Photography, Second Edition Publisher: Rocky Nook Publication Date: 14-JAN-2012 Insert Date: 14-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: The Art of Black and White Photography, Second Edition In The Art of Black and White Photography author and photographer Torsten Andreas Hoffmann focuses on image composition and image capture, with an emphasis on the creative aspects of black and white photography.After introducing the ground rules of composition, Hoffmann illustrates their applications with his own stunning black and white images that cover a number of photographic genres, including architecture, street photography, portraiture, and surreal photography. Also discussed are the elements of a "photographic language", which distinguishes creative photography from random shooting....
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11. |  By: Syl Arena Publisher: Peachpit Press Publication Date: 07-OCT-2012 Insert Date: 14-OCT-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Now that you’ve had your DSLR for a while, are you ready
to take a much closer look at what creating a great image is all
about? It’s all about light! The ability to see, influence,
modify, control, and create light will take your images from
snapshots to great shots!
In Lighting for Digital Photography: From Snapshots to Great
Shots, photographer and bestselling author Syl Arena begins
with a primer on light itself—how to see its direction,
intensity, color, contrast, and hardness—and quickly moves on
to discussions of shooting both indoors and outdoors in the many
different conditions...
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12. |  Publisher: Rocky Nook Publication Date: 21-JUL-2012 Insert Date: 28-JUL-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Tabletop Photography Imagine capturing stunning, professional-looking product shots without needing a studio filled with expensive equipment and large flash units. This book teaches all the steps for creating your own tabletop photography studio.
Author Cyrill Harnischmacher guides you through a variety of exposure and lighting techniques, and covers how to achieve excellent results using compact flash units. Whether you wish to capture product images for use in print or on the web, or you want to improve your photos for personal use, this book will provide you with everything you need to know to get great...
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13. |  By: Bruce Barnbaum Publisher: Rocky Nook Publication Date: 28-NOV-2010 Insert Date: 16-JUL-2011 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: The Art of Photography This is an updated and newly revised edition of the classic book The Art of Photography (originally published in 1994), which has often been described as the most readable, understandable, and complete textbook on photography. With well over 100 beautiful photographic illustrations in both black-and-white and color, as well as numerous charts, graphs, and tables, this book presents the world of photography to beginner, intermediate, and advanced photographers seeking to make a personal statement through the medium of photography. Without talking down to anyone, or talking over anyone's head,...
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14. |  Secrets of Great Portrait Photography: Photographs of the Famous and Infamous By: Brian Smith Publisher: New Riders Publication Date: 28-SEP-2012 Insert Date: 28-OCT-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Secrets of Great Portrait Photography: Photographs of the Famous and Infamous In this sexy, bold book, Pulitzer-Prize winning photographer
Brian Smith tells the stories behind the photos and lessons learned
in 30 years of photographing celebrities and people from all walks
of life. Smith’s long list of famous and infamous subjects
includes pro basketball players Dwayne Wade and Shaquille
O’Neal; billionaires Bill Gates, Richard Branson, and Donald
Trump; tennis stars Serena and Venus Williams; actors Anne
Hathaway, Antonio Banderas, Christopher Walken, Taye Diggs, Jane
Krakowski, and William H. Macy; and many more.
You’ll get the inside scoop on what goes on at a...
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15. |  The Moment It Clicks: Photography Secrets from One of the World’s Top Shooters By: Joe Legendary Magazine Photographer McNally Publisher: Peachpit Press Publication Date: 23-JAN-2008 Insert Date: 09-APR-2008 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: The Moment It Clicks: Photography Secrets from One of the World’s Top Shooters THE FIRST BOOK WITH ONE FOOT ON THE COFFEE TABLE, AND ONE FOOT
IN THE
CLASSROOM
Joe McNally, one of the world’s top pro digital
photographers, whose celebrated work has graced the pages of Sports
Illustrated, Time, and National Geographic (to name a few), breaks
new ground by doing something no photography book has ever
done—blending the rich, stunning images and elegant layout of
a coffee-table book with the invaluable training, no-nonsense
insights, and photography secrets usually found only in those rare,
best-of-breed educational books.
When Joe’s not on assignment for the...
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16. |  Marketing Fine Art Photography By: Alain Briot Publisher: Rocky Nook Publication Date: 01-JUN-2011 Insert Date: 16-JUL-2011 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Marketing Fine Art Photography Selling your photographs successfully requires an in-depth knowledge of marketing, something that most photographers and artists have not studied. Alain Briot's marketing approach is based on offering a quality product in small quantity and pricing it accordingly.Briot's system is centered on taking control of your own destiny by learning how to sell your work. By "cutting out the middle man" you will increase your profits while taking control of the selling process.Chapters in Marketing Fine Art Photography include: What is Fine Art Photography; Best Sellers; Fundamental Marketing,...
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17. |  Basics Creative Photography 01: Design Principles By: Jeremy Webb Publisher: AVA Publishing Publication Date: 01-OCT-2010 Insert Date: 24-APR-2011 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Basics Creative Photography 01: Design Principles Basics Creative Photography 01: Design Principles introduces students to a more considered approach that can add dynamism and impact to photography, whatever the style or genre – something that today’s editors, curators and publishers are all crying out for. In an age oversaturated with photographic imagery, this book demonstrates how design awareness can add a new level of depth to your images. It guides students through a comprehensive range of principles traditionally associated with design, including the use of line, shape, colour, space, texture and light, and demonstrates how these can...
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18. |  By: Shutter Sisters Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 20-AUG-2010 Insert Date: 28-DEC-2011 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Expressive Photography
When a photograph captivates you and stirs your soul, you know it instinctively. You not only see the image, you feel it. But how do you capture shots like that with your own camera? How do you make your photographs worth the proverbial thousand words? From portraits to landscapes, still-lifes to documentary shots, Expressive Photography will not only show you why certain images sing, but will also teach you how to create your own compelling photographic images-one click at a time. Visually stunning, and unique in its collaborative approach, this book brings the spirit of the immensely...
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19. |  David Busch’s Nikon® D5100: Guide to Digital SLR Photography By: David D. Busch Publisher: Course Technology PTR Publication Date: 19-JUL-2011 Insert Date: 19-JUL-2011 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: David Busch’s Nikon® D5100: Guide to Digital SLR Photography The Nikon D5100 replaces the D5000 and is an entry to mid level digital SLR featuring an effects mode that produces Photoshop-like results, full HD moviemaking capabilities with sound, and HDR (high-def range) which keeps everything in focus and with a sharper quality. David Busch's Nikon d5100 Guide to Digital SLR Photography shows you how, when, and why to use all the cool features, controls, and functions of the D5100 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...
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20. |  Fashion Flair for Portrait and Wedding Photography By: Lindsay Adler Publisher: Course Technology PTR Publication Date: 15-FEB-2011 Insert Date: 12-FEB-2011 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Fashion Flair for Portrait and Wedding Photography Fashion Flair for Portrait and Wedding Photography teaches photographers how to take the concepts of fashion photography (including preparation, styling, props, lighting, posing and post-processing) and apply these techniques to their portrait and wedding photography. By adding fashion flair to their work, photographers can distinguish themselves from their competition and demand a higher price for their images and creativity. Fashion photographers use preparation, styling, props, lighting, posing and post-processing techniques to achieve the desired visual effects in their high-end shoots....
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