Author: Tom McDonald
Publisher: Amphoto Books
Keywords: photography, advanced, levels, business, portrait
Number of Pages: 192
Published: 2002-07-01
List price: $29.95
ISBN-10: 0817436154
ISBN-13: 9780817436155

New, revised paperback edition of the industry classic! Portrait photography is one of the largest-and most lucrative-specialties in photography. The Business of Portrait Photography provides all the tools, techniques, and tactics needed to open a successful portrait studio or make a current studio even more profitable. In this comprehensive career guide, professional portrait photographer Tom McDonald reveals the business strategies and photographic secrets for surviving and thriving in this competitive field. Covering dozens of topics, The Business of Portrait Photography offers no-fail adv

Author: Jeff Wignall
Publisher: Lark Books
Keywords: photography, book, lark, joy, digital
Number of Pages: 304
Published: 2006-09-28
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 1579909477
ISBN-13: 9781579909475

Jeff Wignall—author of the bestselling Joy of Photography—knows how to encourage photographers of all skill levels: his easy-to-grasp explanations of technique and equipment, and his inspirational attitude have distinguished The Joy of Digital Photography from any other digital manual. And now the best book on the subject is getting an update, to include all the newest technology and software. Everything is covered and illustrated with top-of-the-line images: digital vision; digital tools (cameras, lenses, accessories); common problems and solutions; exposure and flash; working with light;

Author: Michael Freema
Publisher: Lark Book
Keywords: photography, lark, book, digital, guide, complete
Number of Pages: 224
Published: 2008-04-01
List price: $29.95
ISBN-10: 1600593011
ISBN-13: 9781600593017

The Complete Guide to Digital Photography has always been one of Sterling’s best-selling books on going digital—and, with over 600 illustrations, this completely updated edition contains all the information photographers need to create crisp images every time. Here are all the most exciting and up-to-date digital technologies, uncovered: larger-resolution sensors, built-in image stabilization, the latest improvements in cameras and lenses, printers and inks, and the newest versions of image-processing software such as Photoshop CS3. Other sections present the current developments in workfl

Author: Joseph R. Meehan
Publisher: Lark Books
Keywords: photography, lark, book, close, digital, magic
Number of Pages: 192
Published: 2006-05-28
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 1579906524
ISBN-13: 9781579906528

Explains every aspect of close-up digital photography, with information on cameras, accessories, lighting, tactical approaches for different subjects and ideas for computer image enhancement. This work includes explanations and a full-colour format.

Author: Mark Galer M.Ed.
Publisher: Focal Pre
Keywords: photography, guide, creative, practical, design, foundations, art, third
Number of Pages: 224
Published: 2004-04-16
List price: $29.95
ISBN-10: 0240519566
ISBN-13: 9780240519562

This third edition maintains the aim of providing a clear and comprehensive explanation of fundamental photographic techniques. Although the key focus of this update is bringing the digital content more in line with developments in this area, modifying the existing text to embrace digital capture and out-put more thoroughly. This acknowledges the requirement by those students who are now capturing and outputting digitally. Terminology such as film, film speed, etc. will be updated to include digital image sensors and sensitivity.The main focus of this text is setting a comprehensive list of ai

Author: Steve Sint
Publisher: Lark Books
Keywords: photography, style, lark, amp, book, business, portrait, art, digital
Number of Pages: 224
Published: 2009-01-06
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 1600593356
ISBN-13: 9781600593352

Most amateurs dream of taking professional-quality portraits; Steve Sint can show them how. After shooting over a million portraits, he has a wealth of knowledge to share, on everything from the basics of good composition to the fine details of advanced lighting techniques. Sint simply delivers a complete course in digital portrait photography: he discusses set-ups and backdrops; the most flattering ways to pose both individuals and groups; tips on making the sessions fun and comfortable for everyone; and insider info on using electronic flash, both indoors and out. For those hoping to go pro,

Author: Steve Sint
Publisher: Lark Books
Keywords: photography, lark, book, style, business, art, wedding, amp
Number of Pages: 224
Published: 2005-09-01
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 1579905463
ISBN-13: 9781579905460

Professional photographers trying to refine their skills, serious amateurs hoping to break into this lucrative field, and everyday shooters who just want to take better pictures will find this second edition of Steve Sint’s information-packed guide invaluable. Sint, who has photographed more than 3,500 weddings, has updated his classic work to include discussions of photojournalistic and formal shooting styles, the advantages and disadvantages of digital, and shooting special family occasions. And he still includes all the basics and time-tested secrets, from a complete wedding day shoot