The Polaroid Book: Selections from the Polaroid Collections of Photography (Taschen's 25th Anniversary Special Editions)
ISBN: 3836501899 Binding: Hardcover Edition: 25th Author(s): Barbara Hitchcock Publisher: Taschen Number of Pages: 351
This survey features more than 400 works from the Polaroid Collection along with essays by Hitchcock who illuminates the beginnings and history of the Polaroid Corporation
ISBN: 0756682142 Binding: Hardcover Edition: Author(s): Tom Ang Publisher: DK ADULT Number of Pages: 360
In the fast changing world of digital photography no other partnership has been as successful at keeping up with current trends and developments as DK and Tom Ang In his new book Digital Photography Essentials DK's richly illustrative design and Tom's clear writing and direction blend together to produce a strong combination of practical instruction with visual inspiration Providing a strong combination of practical instruction with visual inspiration Digital Photography Essentials covers the basics of photography different ways to approach a subject how to develop projects and image manipulation With its fresh contemporary design beautiful images and jargon free yet highly practical text Digital Photography Essentials is a practical and inspiring book that will take beginners to confident creative photographers
ISBN: 1584282401 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Tamara Lackey Publisher: Amherst Media, Inc. Number of Pages: 128
Contemporary photographs that cleverly capture a child's mood or personality--whether that's a big toothy grin or a teary tantrum--are easily created with the tips and techniques explored in this in-depth handbook Often called "lifestyle photography" modern techniques such as tightly cropped close-ups vignettes wide angles and shallow depths produce images that are markedly less stiff and more expressive than traditional portraiture From capturing great expressions and body language to integrating meaningful locations into the shoot to further express the subject's personality this guide thoroughly explains how photographers can develop their image-storytelling skills to develop stunning portraits Advice oncreating platinum and chocolate-hued prints vibrant color scenes dramatic black & whites and utilizing unusual textures or effectsis also included
100 of Author proceeds go to Save The Children and the WorldWide Orphans Foundation
Lights, Camera... Nude!: A Guide to Lighting the Female Nude for Photography
ISBN: 1456390074 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): A. K. Nicholas Publisher: CreateSpace Number of Pages: 100
Use Light to Photograph Nude Female Models This guide shows you how to use light to photograph nude female models and create various moods and effects From the plainspoken to the artistic each lighting configuration is diagramed in painstaking detail Learn the art and skill of using light and controlling shadows from the author ofTrue Confessions of Nude Photography For those who loved the lighting section in the first book and want even more this follow-up book concentrates purely on Nicholas' nude lighting stylewith updated images text and diagrams
More than just studio lighting From indoor to outdoor studio to location you'll learn what can be achieved and how to make it work for you From just one light in a small room to elaborate creative setups everything is described
Shoot Great Nude Photos Photos you can actually create yourself If you think that great photos require expensive lights an enormous studio and a team of assistants this book will debunk that misconception You may be surprised at how many ways you can shoot great nude photos you'll be proud of without breaking the bank And there's plenty more you can accomplish if you do want to invest a few well placed dollars on some moderately priced equipment This book doesn't promise that learning is easy or quick - your results will be based on your level of effort but it is easier and quicker with a guide
18 Lighting Setups with Diagrams There are sections on Equipment Lighting Exercises Lighting problems Outdoor lighting Studio Lighting The lighting setups include the use of softboxes umbrellas snoots gels booms diffusers parabolic reflectors water nudes and a beauty dish Techniques include isolation backlighting accent lighting and fill light Lights Camera Nude includes an 18 lighting setups and over 80 example photos as well as a link to online bonus material exclusively for readers 18 models80+ example photos 100 pagesapproximately 14000 words of text
Christopher Grey's Studio Lighting Techniques for Photography: Tricks of the Trade for Professional Digital Photographers
ISBN: 1584282711 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Christopher Grey Publisher: Amherst Media, Inc. Number of Pages: 128
Taking the guesswork out of lighting this invaluable examination provides tools and techniques from an accomplished expert The most essential principles for photo shoots are presented through lengthy image sequences considering different finishes for reflective surfaces types of light sources light modifiers and even light placements From creating fundamental looks to the effect of fine-tuning placement and setting this detailed guidebook enables photographers to maximize productivity on any shoot Concluding with the most effective solutions for solving lighting problems this study is an excellent resource for both active professionals as well as intermediate to advanced students of photography
Picture This: Fun Photography and Crafts (Kids Can Do It)
ISBN: 1553370473 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Debra Friedman Publisher: Kids Can Press Number of Pages: 40
The word photography means "drawing with light" This book in the Kids Can Do It series allows kids to discover how lighting angles and composition can bring the world into focus With fun photography projects related craft ideas and a glossary this book lets everyone get in the picture
Captured by the Light: The Essential Guide to Creating Extraordinary Wedding Photography
ISBN: 0321646878 Binding: Paperback Edition: 1 Author(s): David Ziser Publisher: Peachpit Press Number of Pages: 312
IMAGINE THE ADVANTAGE YOUD HAVE IF ONE OF THE WORLDS TOP WEDDING SHOOTERS SHARED HIS SECRETS WITH YOU
World-renowned wedding photographer and one of the most widely acclaimed instructors in the industry today David Ziser brings his no-nonsense straight-to-the-point teaching style to a book that totally rewrites the rules for how wedding photography is taught
This groundbreaking new book is the first of its kind to focus on the exact areas that wedding photographers have been begging a top pro like David to cover including how to create professional quality light and beautiful images in every situation how to compose wedding images that sell and how to create amazing images in the limited time and at the fast pace of a wedding
But David doesnt just stop there He covers every aspect of what todays brides and wedding couples want from a wedding photographer including poses that work every time and cant-miss lighting setups you can use again and again and everything is laid out in a brilliant step-by-step method that makes learning these techniques so easy youll be able to pull off these same looks yourself (without spending thousands on expensive equipment) Plus the book is packed with Davids tricks of the trade that hes picked up in a career shooting all over the world
LEARN HOW THE PROS REALLY DO IT Each year David trains thousands of photographers on how to shoot weddings like a pro He knows the problems and challenges todays wedding photographers face and thats exactly what he covers in this book Youll learn everything on the list here and much more:
Professional posing and composition tips
Simple on-location lighting setups that are specially designed for the wedding photographer
How to get gorgeous images using a minimal amount of time and equipment
Creative lighting techniques that anyone can use to create dramatic wedding portraits that will set you apart
Davids own camera settings and lens selections (which lenses to use when and why) and how to get the best results with your existing gear
How pros use on- and off-camera f lash and a host of tricks of the trade that will make you more profitable and have you delivering the type of wedding shots youve always dreamed of
Plus the book includes the complete cover-to-cover layout from one of Davids wedding album designs to help spark your creative juices and give you ideas to take your own layouts to the next level
The wedding photography industry has been waiting for a landmark book that would become the book that finally changes everything and thats exactly what youll be getting with the purchase of this book
Birds, Illustrated by Color Photography, Vol. 1, No. 5 May, 1897
ISBN: Binding: Kindle Edition Edition: Author(s): Various Publisher: Number of Pages: 33
This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers You may find it for free on the web Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery
ISBN: 1426206453 Binding: Hardcover Edition: Author(s): Annie Griffiths Publisher: Focal Point Number of Pages: 504
National Geographic Simply Beautiful Photographs takes readers on a spectacular visual journey through some of the most stunning photographs to be found in National Geographic's famed Image Collection Award-winning photographer Annie Griffiths culled the images to reflect the many variations on the universal theme of beauty Chapters are organized around the aesthetic concepts that create beauty in a photograph: Light Composition Moment (Gesture and Emotion) Motion Palette and WonderBeyond the introduction and brief essays about each featured concept the text is light The photographs speak for themselves enhanced by lyrical quotes from scholars and poets In the chapter on Light for example we read these words of whimsical wisdom from songwriter Leonard Cohen: "Ring the bells that still can ring Forget your perfect offering There is a crack in everything That's how the lights get in" And then the images flow of light entering scenes via windows clouds and spotlights from above alongside and behind casting radiance upon young ballerinas and weathered men into groves of autumn trees and island-dotted seas revealing everything it touches to be beautiful beyond expectationTo illuminate the theme of Wonder Griffiths chose a wish from Andre Bazin: "If I had influence with the good fairyI should ask that her gift to each child in the world be a sense of wonder so indestructible that it would last throughout life" This thought is juxtaposed with an exquisite vision in white a frame filled with the snowy-pure dots and rays of a bird's fan tail And on it goes picture after tantalizing picture alive with wondrous beautyWhen she created National Geographic Simply Beautiful Photographs Annie Griffiths set two goals: to maximize visual delight and to create a book unique in the world of publishing--one in which many of the photographs could be purchased as prints She has succeeded on both counts Many of these stunning images are available for order and there can be no doubt as to the visual delight You must open this book for yourself and take in its radiant beauty
ISBN: 0240812581 Binding: Paperback Edition: 1 Author(s): Lance Keimig Publisher: Focal Press Number of Pages: 280
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 reference that will show you ways to capture images you never thought possible If you have some experience with photography and have always wanted to try shooting at night you'll learn the basics for film or digital shooting If you're already a seasoned pro you'll learn to use sophisticated techniques such as light painting and drawing stacking images to create long star trails and more A chapter on the history of night photography describes the materials and processes that made night photography possible and introduces the photographers who have defined night photography as an artistic medium A chapter on how to use popular software packages such as Lightroom and Photoshop specifically with night time shots shows you how to make the final adjustments to your nocturnal creations In this book you'll find history theory and lots of practical instruction on technique all illustrated with clear concise examples diagrams and charts that reinforce the text and inspiring color and black and white images from the author and other luminaries in the field including Scott Martin Dan BurkholderTom Paiva Troy Paiva Christian Waeber Jens Warnecke and Cenci Goepelwith Foreword by Steve Harper
Includes the most complete information available for learning the art of light painting Covers both film and digital shooting Stunning color and black and white images from some of the world's most well-known night photographers provide creative examples of the techniques discussed within the chapters
