Photography and the Art of Seeing: A Visual Perception Workshop for Film and Digital Photography

Photography and the Art of Seeing: A Visual Perception Workshop for Film and Digital Photography Review

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"Patterson's superb color shots, as well as his explanation of his unique approach to picture-taking, are sure to inspire you to explore fresh avenues in your own photography."
-- The Globe and Mail

The second book in Freeman Patterson's internationally acclaimed series of instructional books on photography and visual design, Photography and the Art of Seeing has now been updated and expanded to include technical guidelines adapted for both digital and film photographers. The jargon-free text provides techniques and innovative exercises for breaking with traditional concepts of design, enabling the photographer to develop a keen awareness of subject matter and a direction for composing the picture.

Photography and the Art of Seeing also offers a workshop for all visual artists that includes lessons on the fundamentals of perception and overcoming obstacles in their work.

This edition features several never-before-published photographs from Freeman Patterson's personal collection and extended captions that include valuable technical information and personal commentary.

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Black and White Photography: A Basic Manual Third Revised Edition

Black and White Photography: A Basic Manual Third Revised Edition Review

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BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY is a comprehensive instructional book that covers every element of photography. Henry Horenstein's books have been widely used at leading universities, including Parsons School of Design, Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and MIT as well as in continuing education programs. Horenstein is a professor at the Rhode Island School of Design. BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY is a real bargain among photographic how-to books.

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Creative Optical & Digital Filter Techniques (Lark Photography Book)

Creative Optical & Digital Filter Techniques (Lark Photography Book) Review

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In the most comprehensive book on the subject, renowned author Joe Meehan details the use of both optical and digital filters in creative digital photography.

Meehan walks both complete beginner and advanced amateurs through the various ways they can employ neutral density or polarizing filters to even out exposures or use soft-spot and diffusion filters to add atmosphere to portraits. There’s also in-depth instruction on working with digital in-camera filters such as monochrome and sepia, as well as filters in image processing software (like Photoshop and plug-ins) to sharpen, distort, or create brush-stroke effects. 

This is the definitive guide that photographers have been waiting for!

 

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Tony Northrup's DSLR Book: How to Create Stunning Digital Photography

Tony Northrup's DSLR Book: How to Create Stunning Digital Photography Review

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This ultimate comprehensive photography book is revolutionary in four ways:

1. FREE VIDEO TRAINING. Integrated into the book's content, the author shows you exactly how he took the photos. The print book includes links you can type into your web browser. If you buy the eBook and your eReader can play video (such as the Kindle app on an iPhone/iPad/Android, or the Kindle Fire), clicking the links when you have an Internet connection will load the video directly within your eReader.
2. NEVER OUTDATED. This book is regularly updated with new content (including additional videos) that eBook owners receive for free. As new photography trends emerge and new camera equipment and lenses are released, you'll see them described in both the print and eBooks immediately. 
3. 350+ HIGH RESOLUTION, ORIGINAL PICTURES. Detailed example pictures demonstrate both good and bad technique, all taken by the author himself in nine different countries. Most photo books use stock photography taken by other photographers. On the eBook, zoom into the pictures by double-tapping your screen (on a Kindle Fire) or pinching-and-pulling your fingers apart (on an iPad/iPhone/Android).
4. HANDS-ON PRACTICES. Complete the practices at the end of every chapter to get the real world experience you need.

In this book, Tony Northrup (award-winning author of more than 30 how-to books and a professional portrait, wildlife, and landscape photographer) teaches you both the art and science of creating stunning pictures. First, you will master these basic concepts:

• Composition
• Exposure
• Shutter speed
• Aperture
• Depth-of-field
• ISO
• Natural light
• Flash
• Posing
• Troubleshooting bad pictures
• Using raw files
• Studio lighting
• Night photography
• HDR
• Macro/close-up photography

Then, you will learn the pro's secrets for photographing these subjects:

• People (candid, casual, formal, and underwater portraits)
• Weddings
• Pets
• Wildlife (mammals, birds, insects, fish, and more)
• Landscapes
• Cityscapes
• Sunrises and sunsets
• Flowers
• Forests, waterfalls, and rivers
• Fireworks
• Stars

When pictures don't turn out the way you hoped, you can refer to Chapter 5 for tips on solving common problems.

UPDATE HISTORY:

• 12/11/2011: Initial release.
• 1/10/2011: Expanded section on baby portraits (including video).
• 1/18/2012: Added links to integrated videos covering aperture and depth-of-field, light painting, HDR, and macro.
• 2/14/2012: Fixed minor reader-submitted errata.

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John Shaw's Closeups in Nature (Practical Photography Books)

John Shaw's Closeups in Nature (Practical Photography Books) Review

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One of the country's foremost nature photographers offers closeup techniques and covers exposure, equipment and composition along with special equipments and lenses.

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David Busch's Close-Up and Macro Photography Compact Field Guide

David Busch's Close-Up and Macro Photography Compact Field Guide Review

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Do you wish you had the most essential information you need to shoot compelling close-up photos using your digital camera's advanced capabilities? DAVID BUSCH'S CLOSE-UP AND MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY COMPACT FIELD GUIDE is your solution. This new, lay-flat, spiral-bound, reference guide condenses all the must-have information you need for shooting close-up and macro photos into a portable book you'll want to permanently tuck into your camera bag. This guide gives you the guidance and techniques you'll need to achieve beautiful results when working up close with your subjects--flowers, insects, jewelry, you name it. From quick setup advice to tips on lighting, lenses, and more, DAVID BUSCH'S CLOSE-UP AND MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY COMPACT FIELD GUIDE will help you get great close-up results every time.

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In Focus: National Geographic Greatest Portraits

In Focus: National Geographic Greatest Portraits Review

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National Geographic Greatest Portraits tells the story of portrait photography through the eyes - and words - of five accomplished National Geographic photographers. The book showcases images never-before-seen alongside award-winning favorites. New and fascinating text reveals photographers' individual experiences photographing people and their evaluation of NG portraits produced during each decade - from the late-19th century until today. In Focus opens with a beautiful and surprising look at National Geographic's contribution to the knowledge of the world's peoples through photography. Five chapters follow, each spanning approximately two decades and covering an era in world history and photographic style. The chapters are: Before 1930 (Exploring the power of photography), 1930s-1940s (The Great Depression and World War II), 1950s-1960s (Bright colors and perky smiles), and 1970s-1980s (Back to realism), and 1990s-Present (Everything is relative). Each of these chapters is a portrait of the world.

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