Blending advice with example images, this guidebook marshals the wisdom and experience of 15 seasoned professionals to present a comprehensive resource on one of the most challenging subfields in the portrait-photography genre. Chapters feature the varied approaches and practices of each photographer while covering topics such as helping children ...
If you rely on a flash to control the amount of light entering your camera, shooting may seem haphazard. The author of this book argues that this need not be the case, because many of today's film speeds of 800, 1600 and faster, make using flash equipment unnecessary. This book aims to teach the reader how to create better portrait lighting to ...
Offers advice for running a photography business, with information on rights and usage, royalties, copyright, contracts, business proposals, pricing guidelines, and marketing, and includes sample forms and contracts.
A practical reference that shows by example and explanation how to take pictures in close-up. It contains colour photos by experienced photographers with details of how the shot was taken and gives advice on choosing gear, framing compositions and shooting indoors and outdoors.
Perfect for beginning and mid-level photographers, this book is geared toward those who want to learn more about photography but have been put off by the thought of collecting separate books on lighting, composition techniques, and other necessary skills. Basic and advanced photography techniques are covered in a way that is easy to digest and ...
Can you expect to buy an automatic-everything camera, load it with colour film, and take good pictures immediately? Well, yes and no. Point-and-shoot cameras, simple or complex, are somewhat like computers or VCRs. They do amazing things and make life easier, but you must learn how to work with them to guarantee good results. This book aims to ...
Twenty successful studio owners offer their expertise to aspiring professional photographers in this guide to operating a digital portrait studio. Every element of a thriving studio is covered, from choosing a location and determining a budget to selecting computer equipment and streamlining the digital work flow. Details on selecting backgrounds, ...
For photographers who have a basic understanding of how to operate their cameras, this book offers easy techniques, a myriad of photographs from acclaimed studio photographers, and numerous lessons to create great effects that portray subjects in a flattering light. Whether working in a spare bedroom, in the garage, or in a well-trafficked part of ...
By examining the work of 10 of today's top portrait photographers and supplementing the images with interviews, this book offers insight into the working habits, equipment selection, and business strategies of those at the top of their game. In-depth and engaging, the guide also reveals creative inspiration and technical insight it reviews 15 to ...
From emotional bridal portraits and intimate images of the ceremony to dynamic reception and wedding party shots, this illustrative sourcebook explores the vast array of image styles available to modern wedding photographers. Containing interviews with the top 10 wedding studio owners in the country, this indispensable reference offers a variety ...
Traces the mission of the spacecraft Pioneer 10 from its launching in 1972 to the present as it moves towards Pluto and eventually out beyond our solar system.
A brief history of jet airplanes leads to a discussion of the need for new jumbo jets, their design and construction, and their advantages and disadvantages for communities, airports, and passengers.
Presenting ideas and commentary as well as photographs, this collection offers new photographers revelations and wisdom from professionals and informs them how to achieve commercial success. Commercial photographers create images that are designed to sell products, services, political candidates, organizations, corporations, and any other ...
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