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National Photography Month |
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50 Photo Projects : Ideas to Kick- Start Your Photography
by Lee Frost
Whether you want to get more from your DSLR or are simply looking for new creative avenues to explore, 50 Photo Projects shows you how to break out of your comfort zone and try something new.
Packed with invaluable tips on how to create stunning photographs, Lee Frost provides the bright ideas that will reinvigorate your photography, from inspiration on what to photograph, to inventive projects with vintage, pinhole and toy cameras.
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52 weekend digital photo projects : inspirational projects, camera skills, equipment, imaging techniques
by Carlton Books Limited
"Digital Photo" magazine is the essential publication for both amateur and professional digital photographers. This title covers subjects that include the following (TBC): night photography, portraits in natural light, natural world, details, holiday gatherings, city lights, reflections, motion blurs, capturing colour, special effects, and more.
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500 cameras : 170 years of photographic innovation
by Todd Gustavson
"Drawing upon the archives of the George Eastman House Collection, 500 Cameras takes a unique approach to the fascinating story of photography. Tracing the medium's history through some of the most important equipment ever used by professionals and amateurs, this remarkable survey presents 500 cameras, all beautifully illustrated in spectacular images."--P. [2] of cover
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The Adobe Photoshop book for digital photographers
by Scott Kelby
Presents a step-by-step handbook covering the basic principles and latest techniques of the digital photography editing process using Adobe Photoshop, describing everything from color correction and digital body-sculpting to organization and output
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Artists unframed : snapshots from the Smithsonian's Archives of American Art
by Merry A. Foresta
Tucked away among the letters, diaries, and other ephemera in the Smithsonian's archives lies a trove of rarely seen snapshots of some of the twentieth century's most celebrated artists. Unlike the familiar official portraits and genius-at-work shots, these humble snaps capture creative giants with their guard down, in the moment, living life.
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The beginner's photography guide
by Chris Gatcum
Provides practical advice on the techniques of digital photography, with information on such topics as equipment, exposure, focusing, lenses, light, flash, and image enhancement
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Camera : a history of photography from daguerreotype to digital
by Todd Gustavson
Few inventions have had as powerful an influence as the camera, and few modes of expression have enjoyed the enduring artistic, scientific, and popular appeal of photography. We are so focused on the products of the camera, the indelible images marking our lives and times, that it's easy to forget the instrument itself has a history.
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Creative photography lab : 52 fun exercises for developing self-expression with your camera
by Steve Sonheim
Go ahead, have fun with your photography. Creative Photography Lab is a collection of fun and silly photography exercises designed to teach you something about your camera (and yourself!). Whether you're rockin' a digital SLR, a point and shoot, or even a phone camera, this book will:
- Provide easy exercises to help you discover your own personal style.
- Tackle the technical stuff.
- Explore a new way of seeing.
- Turn your camera into a powerful tool of self-expression.
- Help you capture amazing shots for your blog, social media, photo albums, your wall at home, or just for yourself.
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Digital photography complete course
by David Taylor
Using a combination of tutorials, step-by-step demonstrations, practical assignments and Q&As, an excellent guide to digital photography explores a wide range of genres to help aspiring photographers build their skills. 10,000 first printing.
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Digital Photography Digital Field Guide
by Harold Davis
The digital camera has revolutionized photography. Sporting events, breathtaking landscapes, the mood of the sea, or a child's eyes as a present is opened-capture whatever fascinates you. Learn touse your images in ways only highly skilled professionals could manage a mere decade ago. With this practical guide in your camera bag, you'll have professional advice at your fingertips to help you get great shots, use all your camera's features, download and enhance your photos, and share them in dozens of creative ways.
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Digital photography for children's and family portraiture
by Kathleen Hawkins
As quality digital photos become more achievable by parents and amateurs, this guide aims to help professional photographers reclaim the family demographic by outlining how to create highly artistic, technically masterful portraits and truly one-of-a-kind keepsakes. Starting with a look at how working digitally impacts a business and explaining the key benefits of new technologies, this manual shows how to lay the foundation for successful client interactions and quality digital photos.
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Digital photography Q & A : great tips and hints from a top pro
by Paul Davies
Digital users: are you puzzled by white balance settings? Unsure which ISO is appropriate? Baffled about how to transfer, file, and edit images? Finally, here’s a manual that clears up the confusion! This updated reprint of Digital Photography Q&A has a unique question-and-answer format that provides quickly accessible, cut-to-the chase advice on topics ranging from image capture to computer processing to printing. Photographers who have this guide by their side will be in the know, feeling confident, and ready to take great pictures with their digital cameras.
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Digital SLR photography all-in-one
by Robert Correll
Each book covers all the necessary information a beginner needs to know about a particular topic, providing an index for easy reference and using the series' signature set of symbols to clue the reader in to key topics, categorized under such titles as Tip, Remember, Warning!, Technical Stuff and True Story. Original.
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Getting your shot : stunning photos, how-to tips, and endless inspiration from the pros.
by National Geographic Society
"In this inspirational how-to photography book, the photo experts at National Geographic share their invaluable tips, advice and insights alongside more than 200 breathtaking photos--from glorious landscapes to intimate moments, from black-and-white to exuberant color, from the exotic to the homespun. These stunning and evocative photos, drawn from National Geographic's thriving online photography community "Your Shot," provide inspiration for photographers of all skill levels. This book reveals inside stories on how the featured photographers were able to get these incredible shots, and is filled with encouragement and inspiration for the artist and dreamer inside all of us"
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GoPro cameras for dummies
by John Carucci
Introduces the features of GoPro cameras, including the HERO5, explaining how to create and share action-packed photographs and videos, covering such topics as setup, framing shots, and capturing sound, with tips on using the GoPro editing software
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A history of photography in 50 cameras
by Michael Pritchard
A History of Photography in 50 Cameras explores the 180-year story of perhaps the most widely used device ever built. It covers cameras in all forms, revealing the origins and development of each model and tracing the stories of the photographers who used and popularized them. Illustrated throughout with studio shots of all fifty cameras and a selection of iconic photographs made using them, it is the perfect companion guide for camera and photography enthusiasts alike.
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Icons of photography : the 20th century
by Peter Stepan
Offers biographical information on over 150 well-known photographers of the twentieth-century, and provides examples of their artistic expressions
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No filter : the inside story of Instagram
by Sarah Frier
The award-winning Bloomberg News reporter presents a behind-the-scenes look at how Instagram defied the odds to become one of the most culturally defining apps of the decade before its founders' lesser-known but explosive departure from Facebook. 75,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Our America : a photographic history
by Ken Burns
Assembling images that best embody 200 years of the American experience, some from renowned photographers and by others who worked in obscurity, an Academy Award-nominated filmmaker shares images of our country's natural beauty, of war and civil conflict and of communities drawing together across lines of race and class.
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Pro secrets to dramatic digital photos
by Jim Zuckerman
Features an expert's advice on getting great digital photographs, including how to make an impact with complementary colors, the best editing tools to use, and how to pan the camera to control the appearance of movement
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The ultimate guide to iPhone photography : learn how to take professional shots and selfies the easy way
by Yasseen Tasabehji
"Yasseen and Moaz give you a crash course on everything you need to know about iPhone photography, from finding the best lighting and framing your shots, to adding motion and posing your model for the perfect portrait. Hands-on photo challenges throughout the book make it easy for you to put your newfound knowledge into practice, resulting in cutting-edge shots that look like the work of a professional photographer. Don't have an iPhone? No worries--nearly all of the tutorials and techniques shared in this book translate perfectly to any smartphone camera!"
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A world history of photography
by Naomi Rosenblum
Traces photographic history both topically and chronologically, profiles key masters, explains terms and processes, and features the landmarks in the development of photography
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