Authors:Norman Phillips, Christopher S. Nudo Esq.,
Publisher: Amherst Media, Inc.
Keywords: handbook, legal, photographers, portrait, wedding
Number of Pages: 144
Published: 2005-01-01
List price: $29.95
ISBN-10: 1584281480
ISBN-13: 9781584281481

This guide provides insights into the legal concerns that face professional photographers. Collecting unpaid debts, securing retainers, and constructing payment terms are addressed with a focus on the difficulties that are often associated with managing a photography business. Twenty-five sample forms are provided, including model and property release forms, as well as estimates and invoices easily duplicated for use in business. Advice is also provided for copyrighting images, safely conducting a portrait session with a minor, and submitting fine art images to galleries.

Author: Kirk Tuck
Publisher: Amherst Media, Inc.
Keywords: professional, digital, photographers, techniques, business, photography, handbook, commercial
Number of Pages: 128
Published: 2009-09-21
List price: $34.95
ISBN-10: 1584282606
ISBN-13: 9781584282600

Targeting new and experienced commercial photographers alike, this invaluable guide explores the different aspects and challenges of succeeding in the industry. Approaching the subject systematically, the topics begin with determining what kind of commercial photography to pursue and how to get the training needed to carve out a niche in the market. Continuing to delve further, the topics expand to marketing techniques, negotiation skills, estimating and charging for work, maximizing profits while minimizing expenses, and ethical business behavior. Armed with this information, commercial phot

Author: William B. Folsom
Publisher: Amherst Media, Inc.
Keywords: nature, photographers, reference, comprehensive, photographer, handbook, butterfly
Number of Pages: 128
Published: 2009-02-01
List price: $34.95
ISBN-10: 1584282479
ISBN-13: 9781584282471

An in-depth look at butterflies and how to best capture them on film, this fascinating handbook is equal parts field guide and photography handbook. A complete overview of the winged creatures’ ecological system is provided, which details everything from species identification and the habits and habitats of North American butterflies to differentiating moths from butterflies and learning where and when it is best to find these beautiful insects. Armed with a solid understanding of butterfly biology, photographers can then comfortably explore the technological aspects of nature photography. C

Author: Michelle Perki
Publisher: Amherst Media, Inc.
Keywords: photographers, pro, photo, workshop, master, images, portrait, posing, techniques, professional
Number of Pages: 128
Published: 2007-08-01
List price: $34.95
ISBN-10: 1584282118
ISBN-13: 9781584282112

A brief introduction to the basic principles of creating a flattering pose accompanies chapters devoted to 12 acclaimed photographers who present and discuss their favorite, most successful, and most challenging photos. Widely regarded for their flattering, inventive, and cutting-edge posing techniques, these professionals cover why the pose was selected, how it complemented the subject and the scene, and how it works to make the subject look his or her best. The special challenge of group portraits is also covered by many of the contributors. Additional topics of discussion include personaliz

Author: Michelle Perki
Publisher: Amherst Media, Inc.
Keywords: photographers, pro, photo, workshop, master, images, portrait, lighting, techniques, professional
Number of Pages: 128
Published: 2006-08-01
List price: $34.95
ISBN-10: 1584281901
ISBN-13: 9781584281900

Designed for professional photographers who are already well versed in the basics of lighting, this book will take their lighting to the next level, adding the flair and refinement that can turn professional images into world-class photos. Each chapter explores a different master photographer, with a thorough analysis of signature techniques, a look at the creation of his or her top images, and a discussion of past photographs that presented lighting challenges. A virtual master class, this book presents the teachings of nearly two dozen photographers for a fraction of the price of a single ph

Author: Patrick Rice
Publisher: Amherst Media, Inc.
Keywords: selling, techniques, photographers, shooting, seniors, portrait, photography, teens, digital
Number of Pages: 128
Published: 2005-07-01
List price: $34.95
ISBN-10: 1584281626
ISBN-13: 9781584281627

Divided into two parts, this guide shows studio owners and photographers how to increase visibility, creativity, and financial rewards in the teen and senior portrait market. The first section is focused on technical mastery, gives tips on how to refine one’s technique and remain competitive and providing advice on selecting the appropriate digital equipment and added artistic elements like indoor and outdoor sets, storytelling props, and fashionable backgrounds. The second section is devoted to successful marketing techniques that are low-cost and have a big impact, such as maintaining

Authors:Scott Kelby, Matt Kloskowski,
Publisher: New Riders Pre
Keywords: voices, matter, photographers, digital, elements, book, photoshop
Number of Pages: 496
Published: 2009-11-08
List price: $49.99
ISBN-10: 0321660331
ISBN-13: 9780321660336

This book (for Windows and Mac) 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. If you’re looking for one of those “tell-me-everything-about-the-Unsharp-Maskfilter” boo