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Rough Guide to Digital Photography: How to Enhance and Share Brilliant Images Offline, Online and On the Move (Rough Guide Reference Series)

Rough Guide to Digital Photography
Rough Guide to Digital Photography: How to Enhance and Share Brilliant Images Offline, Online and On the Move (Rough Guide Reference Series)
by Sophie Goldsworthy
Publication Date: October 3, 2011

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"The Rough Guide to Digital Photography" tells you everything you need to know to maximise the quality and impact of your pictures offline, online and from a mobile phone. With tips on composition and technique, editing quick fixes, and cool things to do with photos, this essential handbook is the ultimate digital photography book for a truly digital era. Helping make sense of the mass of online options in an ever-changing digital age the book covers everything, from photo sharing and street photography to hosting and creating blogs, to mash-ups and slideshows. Taking a practical look at the many image tools available, it will show you how to learn the rules of composition, and then how to break them, plus how to harness the power of the digital darkroom, and how to create images that will impress your friends. Whether you're new to photography, want to get the best out of your cameraphone, or are a dedicated amateur with an SLR, "The Rough Guide to Digital Photography" will help you make the most of your pictures offline, online and on the move. Make the most of your camera with "The Rough Guide to Digital Photography". Read more


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Sketching Light: An Illustrated Tour of the Possibilities of Flash (Voices That Matter)

Sketching Light
Sketching Light: An Illustrated Tour of the Possibilities of Flash (Voices That Matter)
by Joe McNally
Publication Date: December 22, 2011

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Following up on the great success of The Moment It Clicks and The Hot Shoe Diaries: Big Light from Small Flashes, legendary magazine photographer Joe McNally takes us on another memorable ride with Sketching Light, another trip into the land of light--but this time running the gamut from small flash to big flash, and everywhere in between.

Of course, Joe includes coverage of Nikon Speedlights, but he also covers big flash, as well as "in-between" lights as the Elinchrom Quadra. The exploration of new technology, as well as the explanation of older technology. No matter what equipment Joe uses and discusses, the most important element of Joe's instruction is that it is straightforward, complete, and honest. No secrets are held back, and the principles he talks about apply generally to the shaping and quality of light, not just to an individual model or brand of flash.

He tells readers what works and what doesn't via his let's-see-what-happens approach, he shows how he sets up his shots with plentiful sketches and behind-the-scenes production shots, and he does it all with the intelligence, clarity, and wisdom that can only come from shooting in the field for 30 years for the likes of National Geographic, Time, Life, and Sports Illustrated--not to mention the wit and humor of a clearly warped (if gifted) mind. Read more


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Visual Stories: Behind the Lens with Vincent Laforet (Voices That Matter)

Visual Stories
Visual Stories: Behind the Lens with Vincent Laforet (Voices That Matter)
by Vincent Laforet
Publication Date: November 24, 2011

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Techniques and inspiration from Pulitzer prize-winning photographer Vincent Laforet, named one of the "100 Most Influential People in Photography" by American Photo!

Visual Stories includes over 70 imageswith techniques covering images from The New York Times, aerial shots, people, nature, surf, tilt shift, sports, and more. Readers will get a rare look into the art of photography and learn how they might achieve similar looks with camera setting details and tips throughout. This beautiful book/DVD combo contains full-color spreads and techniques by one of the most influential photographers and bloggers working todayVincent Laforet. Among other achievements, Vincent is a Pulitzer Prize winner and a three-time winner at the prestigious 2010 Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival. Considered a pioneer both for his innovative tilt-shift and aerial photography and in the field of HD-capable DSLR cameras, Vincent showcases some of his seminal photos in this stunningly visual book that captures his work as well as his insights into photography.

The included DVD will allow readers to have an up-close-and-personal view of both the author and his work through several short videos (approximately 90 min total running time) of the author discussing his approach. Read more


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Canon EOS Rebel T3i / 600D For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

Canon EOS
Canon EOS Rebel T3i / 600D For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
by Julie Adair King
4.8 out of 5 stars(9)

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A full-color guide to Canon's exciting new dSLR camera

Whether it's your first dSLR, your first Canon camera, or simply a new tool for your photography, your Canon Rebel T3i/600D has countless capabilities and you'll want to understand them all. This book covers all the dials, menus, and controls, showing you how to use each one. It explains how to change and use various lenses and offers advice on exposure, focus, printing, using flash, sharing photos online, and much more, all with plenty of full-color examples to show what you can achieve.

  • Canon's popular T3i/600D offers a vast array of options for the new dSLR photographer; this book guides you through all the settings, dials, and menus
  • Explains how to use Live View mode and record, edit, and play back video
  • Provides tips and advice on working with exposure, manipulating focus and color, switching from auto to manual controls, and using lighting creatively
  • Shows how to get photos from the camera to the computer, then edit and manage them using different software packages
  • Illustrated with full-color photos from the author, showing what you can achieve

This fun and friendly book helps you to quickly and confidently take advantage of the many creative possibilities offered by your new Canon camera. Read more


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Wildlife Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots

Wildlife Photography
Wildlife Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots
by Laurie Excell
Publication Date: November 11, 2011

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In Wildlife Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots, author and wildlife photographer Laurie Excell shows aspiring wildlife photographers how to get the best shots of birds, bears, and bugswhether they're on Safari, on vacation, or on a nature walk around their own backyard.

Starting with the basics of equipment, camera settings, and exposure, Laurie covers the fundamentals of lighting and composition in capturing a menagerie's worth of animals, with a particular focus on mammals and birds. The book is packed with details on what seasons are best for photographing different animals, tips on the best locations to photograph them, and techniques for how to approach even the wiliest subjects.

Unlike other nature photography books for beginners, this guide takes advantage of the formatting and features of the popular From Snapshots to Great Shots series to provide a photo-based, fun, modern take on getting great nature shots. Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos, this book teaches beginning photographers how to take control of their photography to get the image they want every time they pick up the camera. Read more


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Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 for Photographers: The Creative use of Photoshop Elements on Mac and PC

Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 for Photographers
Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 for Photographers: The Creative use of Photoshop Elements on Mac and PC
by Philip Andrews
Publication Date: November 7, 2011

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With a new edition of this best-selling guide to Photoshop Elements, Philip Andrews takes his comprehensive coverage further than ever before. Using a perfect blend of colorful images and helpful screen shots, Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 for Photographers covers every function and feature of Elements 10. Whether you are a new user wanting to take your first steps into the world of digital image editing, or a seasoned pro looking for professional-quality results from your images, this expert guide will help you get up to speed.

Starting with the basics of importing and organizing your images through to the essentials of image adjustments and corrections, Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 for Photographers builds up your skills before moving on to more advanced techniques. Complex topics such as effectively working with layers and filters, creating panoramas, and outputting your images for web and print will have you pushing your images and creativity further than ever before. Completed by a series of small projects to put your new skills to the test, this book covers it all!

Incorporating general photography tips along the way, Philip Andrews has geared this essential guide towards the digital photographer and all your needs.

  • Packed with images and screen shots to show you how to get the most out of your images
  • Written by Adobe Ambassador and Elements expert Philip Andrews
  • Tutorials and professional examples show you how to put your new skills to the test in the real world

Be sure to visit the accompanying websites www.PhotoshopElements.net and pse-4-photographers.photoshop.com for additional Elements 10 tutorials, tips, example galleries, offers and advice.

An experience photographer, author, editor and online course creator, Philip Andres is Adobe Australia's official Photoshop and Elements Ambassador, making him the perfect guide to the Elements software.

*Comprehensive guide to Elements packed full of screenshots, colorful images and step-by-step tutorials that will help you get up to speed quickly so you can spend less time reading and more time creating

*Written by an expert author whose tips and tricks are featured in the official Adobe Inspirational Browser

*A supplemental website with additional learning materials, including video tutorials and downloadable images, lets you start practicing right away

*Fully updated to cover all of the new features in Elements 10

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Within the Frame: The Journey of Photographic Vision

Within the Frame
Within the Frame: The Journey of Photographic Vision
by David duChemin
4.6 out of 5 stars(103)

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Within the Frame is a book about finding and expressing your photographic vision, specifically where people, places, and cultures are concerned. A personal book full of real-world wisdom and incredible images, author David duChemin (of pixelatedimage.com) shows you both the how and the why of finding, chasing, and expressing your vision with a camera to your eye. Vision leads to passion, and passion is a cornerstone of great photography. With it, photographs draw the eye in and create an emotional experience. Without it, a photograph is often not worth�and can�t capture�a viewer�s attention.

Both instructional and inspirational, Within the Frame helps you on your photographic journey to make better images of the places and people you love, whether they are around the world or in your own backyard. duChemin covers how to tell stories, and the technology and tools we have at our disposal in order to tell those narratives. Most importantly, he stresses the crucial theme of vision when it comes to photographing people, places, and cultures�and he helps you cultivate and find your own vision, and then fit it within the frame.

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Ten Photo Assignments: to develop your photographic skills (Rocky Nook)

Ten Photo Assignments
Ten Photo Assignments: to develop your photographic skills (Rocky Nook)
by Amanda Quintenz-Fiedler
Publication Date: November 30, 2011

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Become a Better Digital Photographer, One Assignment at a Time

There is no better way to learn than by doing. While theories, histories, best practices, and sciences ground a thorough knowledge of any subject, at some point you have to apply that information to truly garner knowledge.

This book provides real-world assignments that guide prospective photographers to a true understanding and mastery of the craft. Each assignment includes a list of goals, detailed instructions, illustrations, and examples. Individual assignments build on one another, allowing your mastery to grow as the book continues.

Learn about the capabilities and limitations of your equipment; the proper ways to expose a scene for digital capture; dos and don'ts of cropping and scene placement; how to color manage a scene in-camera; and how to see, manipulate, and augment light to obtain the best possible native files.

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Digital Image Transfer: Creating Art with Your Photography

Digital Image Transfer
Digital Image Transfer: Creating Art with Your Photography
by Ellen G. Horovitz
5.0 out of 5 stars(1)
Publication Date: October 4, 2011

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Ellen G. Horovitz, an inspiring artist and teacher, guides readers through imaginative photo projects that transform cherished analog and digital images into works of art. Horovitz expands on traditional photo transfer, taking it to an entirely new level using digital software techniques and a wide array of innovative materials and methods, including cocoa powder, Citrasolve, copper, and packing tape. Starting with traditional photos, digital files, and instant photo emulsions, Horovitz fashions 2D and 3D art pieces, showing readers how to use conventional processes and new exploratory techniques-even left-over materials-in the creation of meaningful photo art. Read more


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The Digital Photography Book: 1

The Digital Photography Book
The Digital Photography Book: 1
Scott Kelby (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars(759)

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This is the eBook version of the printed book.

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 stand there and give you a lecture about aperture, exposure, and depth of field. In real life, I'd just say, 'Get out your telephoto lens, set your f/stop to f/2.8, focus on the flower, and fire away.' You d say, 'OK,' and you'd get the shot. That's what this book is all about. A book of you and I shooting, and I answer the questions, give you advice, and share the secrets I've learned just like I would with a friend, without all the technical explanations and without all the techno-photo-speak."

This isn't a book of theory�it isn't full of confusing jargon and detailed concepts: this is a book of which button to push, which setting to use, when to use them, and nearly two hundred of the most closely guarded photographic "tricks of the trade" to get you shooting dramatically better-looking, sharper, more colorful, more professional-looking photos with your digital camera every time you press the shutter button.

Here's another thing that makes this book different: each page covers just one trick, just one single concept that makes your photography better. Every time you turn the page, you'll learn another pro setting, another pro tool, another pro trick to transform your work from snapshots into gallery prints. There's never been a book like it, and if you're tired of taking shots that look "OK," and if you�re tired of looking in photography magazines and thinking, "Why don't my shots look like that?" then this is the book for you.

This is the eBook version of the printed book.

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 stand there and give you a lecture about aperture, exposure, and depth of field. In real life, I'd just say, 'Get out your telephoto lens, set your f/stop to f/2.8, focus on the flower, and fire away.' You d say, 'OK,' and you'd get the shot. That's what this book is all about. A book of you and I shooting, and I answer the questions, give you advice, and share the secrets I've learned just like I would with a friend, without all the technical explanations and without all the techno-photo-speak."

This isn't a book of theory�it isn't full of confusing jargon and detailed concepts: this is a book of which button to push, which setting to use, when to use them, and nearly two hundred of the most closely guarded photographic "tricks of the trade" to get you shooting dramatically better-looking, sharper, more colorful, more professional-looking photos with your digital camera every time you press the shutter button.

Here's another thing that makes this book different: each page covers just one trick, just one single concept that makes your photography better. Every time you turn the page, you'll learn another pro setting, another pro tool, another pro trick to transform your work from snapshots into gallery prints. There's never been a book like it, and if you're tired of taking shots that look "OK," and if you�re tired of looking in photography magazines and thinking, "Why don't my shots look like that?" then this is the book for you. Read more


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Adobe After Effects 7 Hands-On Training

Adobe After
Adobe After Effects 7 Hands-On Training
by Chad Fahs, Lynda Weinman
4.8 out of 5 stars(4)

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Learn Adobe After Effects 7.0 with hands-on exercises and demo movies.

Do you like to learn by doing? Do manuals leave you bored and craving real-world examples? Do you want concrete training that goes beyond theory and reference materials? If so, this is the book for you.

These hands-on exercises, complete with insider tips and detailed color illustrations, teach you the latest techniques for creating motion graphics and special effects for film, video, and the Web. You'll learn to animate text and images, integrate sound, and publish the results to a variety of formats. You'll also learn to use the new project management enhancements, how to fine-tune animations, use animation blending and freeze frame options, convert alpha channels to masks with Auto-Trace, use the new Script Editor, and more.

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Painting with a Lens: The Digital Photographer's Guide to Designing Artistic Images In-Camera

Painting with a Lens
Painting with a Lens: The Digital Photographer's Guide to Designing Artistic Images In-Camera
by Rod Deutschmann, Robin Deutschmann
5.0 out of 5 stars(1)
Publication Date: October 1, 2011

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Arguing that photography should be about more than gear, shooting modes, and computer programs, this book highlights methods for creating artistic photographs in the moment a picture is taken, rather than later in the editing process. In stark contrast to the ?fix everything in post production� approach dominating modern digital photography, this reference demonstrates a more purposeful approach to shooting each frame?carefully considering the subject�s focus and determining the best camera settings, lighting, lens choice, and composition to achieve that objective. Beginning with basic controls that can have a profound effect on your images, such as shutter speed and aperture, it goes on to explore how these settings, along with white balance adjustment, can be used to draw out the artistic value inherent in a scene or subject. In addition, a section on selectively and intentionally adding blur effects explains how to create wild effects that cannot be achieved otherwise. Rather than relying on a computer to ?fix� images, Painting with a Lens provides the tools essential to becoming an artist with a camera.

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Adobe Photoshop Elements 10: Learn by Video

Adobe Photoshop Elements 10
Adobe Photoshop Elements 10: Learn by Video
by video2brain, Tim Grey
Publication Date: October 24, 2011

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This complete training program from Adobe Press and video2brain offers over 5 hours of high-quality video training in the fundamentals of Adobe Photoshop Elements 10. Experienced author and educator Tim Grey shares his real-world experience using Photoshop Elements in a way that follows a logical photographic workflow. Tim guides you through the Elements Organizer before introducing image editing. You'll learn how to process digital images with Adobe Camera Raw and how to use the basic and creative editing tools in the Elements Editor. Along the way, Tim points out new features like new Guided Edits and Smart Brush options Finally, you'll learn how to share your best images quickly and easily.

The lessons are wrapped in a feature-rich interface that lets you jump to any topic and bookmark individual sections for later review. Full-Screen mode provides a hi-def, immersive experience, and Watch-and-Work mode shrinks the video into a small window so you can play the videos alongside your application.

As with all titles in the Learn by Video series, the project files used in the lessons are included with the course, and interactive review questions help reinforce what you've learned.
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The Art of Photographic Lighting (English and English Edition)

The Art
The Art of Photographic Lighting (English and English Edition)
by Eib Eibelshaeuser
4.0 out of 5 stars(1)
Publication Date: October 19, 2011

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It is essential that every photographer who is serious about their craft have a firm understanding of the properties of light, because light is more than just illumination.

In this book you will learn how light and shadow can be used to compose photographs. Example images and diagrams illustrate lighting concepts and demonstrate how different sources of light affect a subject.

Photographers of all levels are bound to improve their skills and cultivate a new appreciation for light design as they discover how to successfully use a variety of lighting tools.

Topics include:

  • Use of light in classic paintings
  • Perception and design principles
  • Light sources and shadow design
  • Directional lighting
  • Lighting design principles
  • History of photographic lighting design
  • Post-exposure techniques
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Digital SLR Cameras and Photography For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

Digital SLR
Digital SLR Cameras and Photography For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
by David D. Busch
4.0 out of 5 stars(70)
Publication Date: November 8, 2011

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The perennial digital photography bestseller, now updated to cover the hottest topics

Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies has been a bestseller since it first came into the picture, and this new edition gets you up to (shutter) speed on the latest technologies available. Veteran author David Busch walks you through new camera models from the leading manufacturers, WiFi and GPS options, full HD moviemaking, and the latest dSLR features. He also provides you with a solid foundation of knowledge about exposure, composition, and lighting that any new dSLR user needs to know to get great results from the camera.

The straightforward-but-friendly coverage offers tips for choosing a camera and accessories, using different controls, maximizing lighting and exposure, and editing your photos. With this helpful book by your side, you'll learn your way around shutter speed, aperture, and ISO so that you can get a handle on the big picture while you take pictures!

  • Introduces you to all the features common to dSLR cameras, whether it's Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax, Olympus, or another digital SLR camera
  • Shares tips on composition, lighting and exposure controls, and file formats
  • Shows you how to get photos from your camera to a computer and then how to manage, edit, and share your pics
  • Offers hints on improving your skills, online resources, and the jargon of the pros

If you're ready to get in the dSLR picture, then this is the book you need.

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Digital Photography: A Basic Manual

Digital Photography
Digital Photography: A Basic Manual
by Henry Horenstein, Allison Carroll
Publication Date: November 2, 2011

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This thorough, concise, and easy-to-use guide to capturing digital photographs provides an entire step-by-step course for budding digital photographers. All concepts are fully illustrated with sample work by internationally renowned professionals, representing editorial work, photojournalism, and everything in between. Topics covered include essential information for both film and digital photography, such as exposure controls and shutter speed, as well as digital-specific information on image editing, printing methods, and even file storage. The first digital textbook by legendary photography teacher Henry Horenstein, Digital Photography is the best guide yet for aspiring digital photographers, essential both for photographers transitioning from film to digital and those learning the art of photography for the first time.

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The Low Light Photography Field Guide: The essential guide to getting perfect images in challenging light

The Low Light Photography Field Guide
The Low Light Photography Field Guide: The essential guide to getting perfect images in challenging light
by Michael Freeman
Publication Date: November 15, 2011

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In bright light, it is far easier for a photographer to take a beautiful photograph with their DSLR. When the sun starts to go down or perhaps they are shooting indoors, a whole new skill set is needed. This new addition to the successful Field Guide Series will help photographers shoot what potentially could be the most lovely image without the help of the sun. No more harsh flash photographs with dreary backgrounds and no more blurry night shots that were exposed too long. Opening with a section on the qualities of different kinds of low light, the book then deals with ways of overcoming gloomy situations, whether shooting hand-held or on a tripod. Post-production fixes are also covered, allowing the reader to turn difficult shots into real works of art. Written by a renowned photographer and author, this Field Guide will become a foundational part of every photographer's library or camera bag.

* This portable guide is an essential solution to help you solve one of your biggest challenges: creating beautiful imagery with little natural light *Your camera manual can only take you so far--this tool will take you steps far beyond * A handy addition to a camera bag on any photographic field trip for handy information and inspirational imagery

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The Complete Guide to Nature Photography: Professional Techniques for Capturing Digital Images of Nature and Wildlife

The Complete Guide to Nature Photography
The Complete Guide to Nature Photography: Professional Techniques for Capturing Digital Images of Nature and Wildlife
by Sean Arbabi
Release Date: December 6, 2011

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The authoritative guide for photographing nature in today�s digital world

Infused with both a passion for nature and an abundance of technical expertise, The Complete Guide to Nature Photography guides amateur photographers through every stage of shooting landscapes, close-ups, and animal portraits in today�s digital world. Master nature photographer Sean Arbabi offers insider advice on everything from packing your gear bag to selecting sites, staying safe while working in the field, getting a perfect exposure, composing your images for maximum impact, and processing your digital images afterward.
Packed with more than 200 inspiring and instructive images, this complete course is the only book you�ll need to capture the beauty of the world around you. Read more


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Photoshop Elements 10 for Windows and Mac OS X: Visual QuickStart Guide

Photoshop Elements 10 for Windows and Mac OS X
Photoshop Elements 10 for Windows and Mac OS X: Visual QuickStart Guide
by Jeff Carlson
Publication Date: October 24, 2011

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Whether you're an Elements newbie or an experienced veteran, this book will teach you all you need to know--from adjustments to bring out the best in your photos, editing in five easy steps, and repairing color and lighting, to working with raw files--and much more! The chapter structure has been completely revamped, with more emphasis on the features that users request to get up and running quickly. This includes a new introductory chapter on editing in five easy steps and more comprehensive coverage on handling Camera Raw images from DSLR shooters. This fully updated edition includes: concise, step-by-step instructions; hundreds of carefully edited full color photographs; screen captures of program features; supplemental tips and sidebars; and a thorough table of contents and index. This guide for both Windows and Mac OS X follows the integration of the Elements 10 software with parallel features for both platforms. Read more


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HDR Efex Pro After the Shoot

HDR Efex
HDR Efex Pro After the Shoot
by Stan Sholik
Publication Date: October 25, 2011

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A concise, on-the-go guide to the new HDR Efex Pro imaging toolkit for photographers

Now that you've gone mobile and HDR, you want to be able to download and enhance your favorite photos on the run, without having to return to the mother ship (i.e., your desktop computer). This book shows you just how to do that using the amazing HDR Efex Pro, the image editing toolset from Nik Software. In brilliant color and using plenty of show-stopping examples, this practical guide explains all tools and features. Follow numbered steps and you'll soon be handling things like alignment, ghosting control, highlights, and contrast just like a professional photographer.

  • Shows you how to use the tools and features of HDR Efex Pro, the revolutionary imaging tool from Nik Software that allows you to create the dramatic High Dynamic Range look from a single image and enables both realistic and artistic effects within a single tool
  • Gets photographers quickly up to speed using easy-to-follow, numbered steps
  • Covers advanced alignment and ghosting control; shadow and highlight detailing; color, contrast, and vignette controls; and more
  • Features gorgeous, full-color examples to illustrate techniques

Take your photography skills to new levels with the exciting new HDR Efex Pro and this must-have guide. Read more


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Photoshop Elements: From Snapshots to Great Shots

Photoshop Elements
Photoshop Elements: From Snapshots to Great Shots
by Jeff Revell
Publication Date: November 26, 2011

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Now that you've bought that new DSLR and taken some amazing shots, you need a simple guide for processing and enhancing those great images. For photographers using Photoshop Elements (including the brand new Elements 10), this book by pro photographer Jeff Revell will help you conquer the fundamentals of downloading, editing, and enhancing their work to create stunning hang-on-the-wall images.

Revell starts with the basicsfrom importing images, handling Camera Raw files, making basic fixes and local edits, to creating special effects and fine-tuning. He covers the key software features that affect and improve your image, including: removing blemishes with the Spot Healing Brush, using masks to isolate effects, sharpening with High Pass, darkening blue skies and using gradients, creating black and white images, going wide with a Panorama, and removing people with Photomerge Scene Cleaner.

Jeff also includes a chapter on presenting your beautiful work with print resources, including gallery style printing, as well as making contact sheets and efficient methods for sharing your images online. Packed with expert advice and techniques, Photoshop Elements 10: From Snapshots to Great Shots is written by a photographer for photographers to understand the basics and create a efficient workflow so the focus in on shooting and not processing.

Beautifully illustrated with large, compelling photos, Photoshop Elements 10: From Snapshots to Great Shots teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the image you want every time you pick up your camera! Read more


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Best Business Practices for Photographers, Second Edition

Best Business
Best Business Practices for Photographers, Second Edition
by John Harrington
4.9 out of 5 stars(28)

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A follow-up to the successful and acclaimed "Best Business Practices for Photographers", this updated and expanded edition serves as an even more comprehensive guide to achieving financial success and personal satisfaction in your business as a photographer. Included in this new edition are sections on licensing your work, making the career change from a staff photographer to a freelancer, surviving an IRS audit, and more. This book includes best practices in interacting with clients, negotiating contracts and licenses, and business operations. "Best Business Practices for Photographers, Second Edition" is the key to a successful career in photography. Read more


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David Busch's Olympus E-5 Guide to Digital SLR Photography

David Buschs
David Busch's Olympus E-5 Guide to Digital SLR Photography
by David D. Busch, Dan Simon
Publication Date: October 18, 2011

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The Olympus E-5 is one of the most exciting compact interchangeable lens digital cameras on the market. It boasts 12 megapixels of resolution, an array of powerful, versatile lenses, and enough sophisticated features and customization options to please the most dedicated photographer, amateur or professional. As the owner of an Olympus E-5, you demand the ability to take outstanding pictures with your new camera. DAVID BUSCH'S OLYMPUS E-5 GUIDE TO DIGITAL SLR PHOTOGRAPHY shows you how, when, and why to use all the cool features, controls, and functions of the E-5 to take great photographs. Introductory chapters will help you get comfortable with the basics of your camera before you dive right into exploring creative ways to apply E-5 file formats, resolution, and automatic exposure features. Beautiful, full-color images illustrate where the essential buttons and dials are, so you'll quickly learn how to use the Olympus E-5, and use it like a pro! Read more


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The Moment It Clicks: Photography secrets from one of the world's top shooters

The Moment It Clicks
The Moment It Clicks: Photography secrets from one of the world's top shooters
by Joe McNally
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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 biggest-name magazines and Fortune 500 clients, he�s in the classroom teaching location lighting, environmental portraiture, and how to �get the shot� at workshops around the world. These on-location workshops are usually reserved for a handful of photographers each year, but now you can learn the same techniques that Joe shares in his seminars and lectures in a book that brings Joe�s sessions to life.

What makes the book so unique is the �triangle of learning� where (1) Joe distills the concept down to one brief sentence. It usually starts with something like, �An editor at National Geographic once told me�� and then he shares one of those hard-earned tricks of the trade that you only get from spending a lifetime behind the lens. Then, (2) on the facing page is one of Joe�s brilliant images that perfectly illustrates the technique (you�ll recognize many of his photos from magazine covers). And (3) you get the inside story of how that shot was taken, including which equipment he used (lens, f/stop, lighting, accessories, etc.), along with the challenges that type of project brings, and how to set up a shot like that of your own.

This book also gives you something more. It inspires. It challenges. It informs. But perhaps most importantly, it will help you understand photography and the art of making great photos at a level you never thought possible. This book is packed with those �Ah ha!� moments�those clever insights that make it all come together for you. It brings you that wonderful moment when it suddenly all makes sense�that �moment it clicks.�

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Is This Thing On?: A Late Bloomer's Computer Handbook

Is This Thing On?
Is This Thing On?: A Late Bloomer's Computer Handbook
by Abby Stokes
4.8 out of 5 stars(22)

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"Stokes gives the feeling that a friend is explaining it all to you."
The New York Daily News

Is This Thing On? is a reassuring, jargon-free, and totally straightforward nuts-and-bolts guide that introduces late bloomers, grandparents, technophobes, and the digitally challenged to all the wonders of using a computer, and will even have them using digital cameras and PDAs with ease.

Written for the reader who did not grow up with personal computers, this book updates and expands on Stokes's previous title, It's Never Too Late to Love a Computer. It covers everything you need to get wired: how to select, buy, and set up a computer; how to sign up for e-mail and internet access, and how to use the world wide web. There's information on peripherals�printers, scanners, wireless routers�and basic software, such as word processing programs. Plus, this new edition delves further into the online world to cover search engines and web navigation, information on online banking, shopping, travel planning, and dating. It covers security issues, "netiquette," instant messaging, and blogs, and there's an entire chapter devoted to digital photos�transferring them from camera to computer and sending them as attachments. Abby Stokes�who has a gift for taking the terrified by the hand and teaching old dogs new tricks�branches out into other essential digital accoutrements: cell phones, iPods, and Blackberries. A companion website, www.abbyandme.com, offers a safe place to practice and keep learning. Appendices include recommended websites, a resource list, and more. Read more


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Digital Exposure Handbook

Digital Exposure
Digital Exposure Handbook
by Ross Hoddinott
4.8 out of 5 stars(25)

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?Exposure is the heartbeat of photography? If you try to overlook this key fundamental, your photography will never realize its full creative potential.� That�s the compelling message of this extraordinary tutorial. It explains why automatic settings limit the digital camera�s artistic possibilities, and shows with a gallery of spectacular examples how technically ?incorrect� exposures achieve dramatic effects?creating bold silhouettes or blazing highlights, manipulating depth of field, blurring to give the sense of motion, or freezing fast action. This exhaustive state-of-the-art manual covers all aspects of its subject, from the basics of metering and the use of flash and filters, to the four-thirds system and exposure in the digital darkroom.

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On-Camera Flash Techniques for Digital Wedding and Portrait Photography

OnCamera Flash
On-Camera Flash Techniques for Digital Wedding and Portrait Photography
by Neil van Niekerk
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With this guidebook, photographers learn how to create stunning, professional images while avoiding the common pitfalls of using an on-camera flash. Techniques for using simple accessories�such as bounce cards and diffusers as well as how to improve a lighting scenario by enhancing it rather than overwhelming it�show photographers how to master this challenging aspect of portraiture. For wedding and environmental portrait photographers who must work in ever-changing lighting scenarios, executing these tips to evade flat, lifeless images with harsh shadows, washed-out skin tones, cavernous black backgrounds, and other unappealing visual characteristics results in not only better images, but happier clients and more sales.

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Photographing Flowers: Exploring Macro Worlds with Harold Davis

Photographing Flowers
Photographing Flowers: Exploring Macro Worlds with Harold Davis
by Harold Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars(2)
Publication Date: October 15, 2011

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Capture stunning macro floral images with this gorgeous guide by acclaimed photographer Harold Davis. You'll learn about different types of flowers, macro equipment basics, and the intricacies of shooting different floral varieties in the field and in the studio.

Harold also shows you techniques in the Photoshop darkroom that can be applied to flower photography to help you get the most out of your images.

Beautiful and authoritative, this guide to photographing flowers is a must-read for every photographer interested in flower photography. Photographing Flowers will also win a place in the hearts of those who simply love striking floral imagery.

With Photographing Flowers: Exploring Macro Worlds with Harold Davis, you'll get:

� An authoritative guide to capturing breathtaking flower images

� Tips and techniques from master photographer Harold Davis

� Stunning photographs to inspire your creativity and give you ideas for your own flower photos

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Weddings: From Snapshots to Great Shots

Weddings
Weddings: From Snapshots to Great Shots
by Suzy Clement
Publication Date: October 3, 2011

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Take control of your digital photography and learn the skills and techniques required to record once-in-a-lifetime events�weddings. This beautifully illustrated guide by pro photographer Suzy Clement will help you conquer the fundamentals and take authentic and memorable shots that capture the essence of the day.

Clement starts with the basics�exposure, metering, composition, lighting, depth of field, and motion blur and panning�and covers the key camera features that affect your image. She provides expert advice and techniques for each stage of the day, breaking down the demands into manageable portions, with advice on moments to watch for, must-have shots, and how to bring your own unique artistic expression to the event.

Follow along with this friendly and knowledgeable guide and you will:

  • Understand how to create a schedule for the day�s photography, prepare for the shoot, and effectively scout the site before the wedding
  • Learn tips for packing your bag, lens choices, lighting options, and working in black and white or color
  • Find the story of the wedding day as it unfolds�getting dressed, the ceremony, bride and groom and group portraits, the reception, wedding details, guests, departure�and use your limited time effectively
  • Master the techniques for organizing and presenting your images to the couple after the wedding, including editing down, categorizing images, and using online versus hard copy proofs
And once you�ve got the shot, show it off! Join the book�s Flickr group, share your wedding photos, and discuss how you used your camera at flickr.com/groups/weddingsfromsnapshotstogreatshots.
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The Photoshop Elements 10 Book for Digital Photographers (Voices That Matter)

The Photoshop
The Photoshop Elements 10 Book for Digital Photographers (Voices That Matter)
by Matt Kloskowski, Scott Kelby
Publication Date: January 2, 2012

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This book (for Windows and Mac) breaks new ground by doing something for digital photographers that's never been done beforeit cuts through the bull and shows exactly "how to do it." It's not a bunch of theory; it doesn't challenge readers to come up with their own settings or figure things out on your own. Instead, it tells readers flat-out which settings to use, when to use them, and why.

The Photoshop Elements 10 Book For Digital Photographers gives the inside tips and tricks of the trade for organizing, correcting, editing, sharpening, retouching, and presenting photos like a pro. Readers will be absolutely amazed at how easy and effective these techniques areonce they know the secrets.

The Photoshop Elements 10 Book For Digital Photographers
covers:

  • The real secrets of how the pros retouch portraits
  • How to color correct any photo without breaking a sweat
  • How to use Camera Raw for processing not only RAW photos, but JPEGs and TIFFs, too!
  • The sharpening techniques the pros really use
  • How to deal with common digital camera image problems, including removing noise and avoiding halos
  • The most requested photographic special effects
  • All the brand new features such as Guided Edits, Smart Brush options, Object Search, tagging faces, saving photos as JPEGs or PDFs
  • And much more!
And the secret weapon: It also covers slick workarounds, cheats, and some fairly ingenious ways to replicate many Photoshop CS5 features from right within Elements 10.
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The BetterPhoto Guide to Creative Digital Photography: Learn to Master Composition, Color, and Design (Betterphoto Guides)

The BetterPhoto Guide to Creative Digital Photography
The BetterPhoto Guide to Creative Digital Photography: Learn to Master Composition, Color, and Design (Betterphoto Guides)
by Jim Miotke, Kerry Drager
Release Date: October 18, 2011

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Master composition and design to take your photos from okay to wow

You already own the most important photography tool�your creative eye. With this book, you�ll learn how classic design and composition principles can be applied to a wide range of photographic situations to create images with impact. Jim Miotke and Kerry Drager, both veteran photographers and experienced instructors, share time-tested design guidelines, composition techniques, even tips on when to break the rules, that will transform the way you make photographs. Read more


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