Краткое описание: Revised and thoroughly updated, this practical guide to photographing people is better than ever! What is the color of skin? You may think you know, until you enter the world of digital photography and try to reproduce what you see. Differences in software, lighting, computer calibration-everything has an impact on color. And that's all before you get into differences between people in terms of skin types, ethnicities, age, gender, and more! Hollywood-based photo-illustrator Lee Varis guides you step-by-step through the maze. This new edition covers the very newest trends and techniques in photographing, lighting, and editing skin-and offers plenty of tips, examples, and valuable advice from the author's own professional experience in the field.

Краткое описание: In How to Take Great Photos, professional photographer Peter Tellone teaches you the fundamental skills you need to take great photos with whatever camera you got! It's time to stop taking snapshots, and start taking photographs.

Краткое описание: This invaluable guide inspires and motivates you to capture and edit your own unique still-life images. Top photographer Rick Sammon shares his greatest HDR tips and tricks.

High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography is a process in which a photographer shoots multiple shots of the same subject at varying exposure settings and then "stitches" the images together with photo-editing software into a single photo that presents sharper color and focus than a single image. Author reveals his most amazing HDR tips, tricks, and techniques for creating the best possible HDR images.

Краткое описание: Take memorable photos of the most popular attractions in the Big Apple! Whether using a point-and-shoot or a high-end dSLR, this companion guide provides you with detailed information for taking amazing shots of one of one of the world's most photographed cities. Whether you aim to capture the regal Empire State Building, vibrant Times Square, historic Grand Central Station, massive Central Park, or one of New York City's many other landmarks, this portable resource goes where you go and walks you through valuable tips and techniques for taking the best shot possible.

Краткое описание: Paul Ott zahlt zu den profiliertesten europaischen Architekturfotografen der Gegenwart. Seine Dokumentationen zeitgenossischer Architektur werden in zahlreichen internationalen Fachzeitschriften und Buchern veroffentlicht. Otts Fotos vermitteln jedoch stets mehr als die blose Physiognomie von Gebauden. In freien Fotoserien untersucht er Strukturen, die unsere Wahrnehmung der Umwelt mindestens so stark beeinflussen wie die Baukunst der Architekten: anonyme landwirtschaftliche Bauten, Hochhauser und ihr Schicksal sowie die dramatische Kulisse von Grostadten wie Sao Paolo.

Краткое описание: This book starts with some background information about photography and digital images to give the reader a common base. Then, several image post-processing techniques are presented with ascending difficulty, from simple resizing or cropping to more advanced subjects such as high dynamic range (HDR) imaging, distortion correction, or panoramas. Armed with these techniques, using the best open-source tools available, you will be ready to start editing your images for free.

Краткое описание: Kennen Sie das Gefühl, alles was Sie fotografieren, so oder ähnlich schon woanders gesehen zu haben? Mangelt es Ihnen an originellen Bildideen, und wünschen Sie sich, einfach »anders« zu fotografieren? Die gute Nachricht ist, dass Sie lernen können, kreativer zu fotografieren und nicht auf den einen »Geistesblitz« warten müssen!

Краткое описание: The Focal Press introductory photography book, this authoritative classic by leading photography writer and lecturer Michael Langford has been refreshed and revised by best-selling photography author Philip Andrews for today's photographers. Strongly focused on digital, but with key references to traditional photography where relevant, to offer a full grounding in the topic, Langford's Starting Photography is an ideal technical introduction

Краткое описание: This book breaks new ground by doing something for digital photographers that’s never been done before - it cuts through the bull and shows you exactly “how to do it.” It’s not a bunch of theory; it doesn’t challenge you to come up with your own settings or figure things out on your own. Instead, it does something that virtually no other Elements book has ever done - it tells you flat-out which settings to use, when to use them, and why.

Краткое описание: Boudoir photography does not require its subject to be a beautiful, physically flawless woman. It does not require the use of extravagantly expensive equipments, props, and studio space. In fact, the very essence of boudoir photography is the idea that its subject is not a professional model and is not even necessarily in the boudoir. No longer confined to the idea of heavy makeup, lingerie, and the bedroom, the new age of boudoir photography is casual, sensual, and sexy. That is the premise behind Digital Boudoir Photography. Firmly grasping the freedom that digital photography affords, this book offers tips and techniques that allow anyone with a digital camera the ability to take attractive photographs of any woman.