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The lens is generally the most expensive and least understood part of any camera. In this book, Rudolf Kingslake traces the historical development of the various types of lenses from Daguerre's invention of photography in 1839 through lenses commonly...

It is not the posing or the light that makes a portrait successful. Nor is it how glamorous or beautiful the subject looks. The best portraits show us more - they reveal hidden secrets and deeper truths. Ever so slightly, they give us hints of character,...

This title features expert advice from a professional UK photographer, useful hints & tips plus clear diagrams & charts. This new series of "The Expanded Guides" focuses on photographic techniques to give you a comprehensive grounding in the subject and...

With both training and preparation, a street photographer needs to make rapid decisions; there may only be a fraction of a second to immortalize a moment in time that has never happened before and will never happen again. This is where Street...

A startling and original look at what it means to be human in a rapidly changing world, from bestselling author and art writer Henry Carroll, with images by a diverse and innovative group of contemporary photographers See through the eyes of a new...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781937986476Author Alexander S WhiteFormat PaperbackPage Count 248Imprint White Knight PressPublisher White Knight PressWeight(grams) 780gDimensions(mm)...

Since the advent of the camera, there have been photographers whose mission is to record and interpret the public sphere in all its aspects. The work of the greats such as Eugene Atget and Henri Cartier-Bresson has inspired generations of photographers...

"Each photograph is like a diary entry of my life." -Patti Smith This captivating selection of 70 intimate black and white photographs conveys Patti Smith's singular experience as a photographer as it relates to many facets of her fascinating...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781916238015Author Penny HoughtonFormat PaperbackPage Count 150Imprint Houghton PublishingPublisher Houghton PublishingWeight(grams) 209gDimensions(mm)...

The arrival of the first snapshot camera in Victorian times bred a new kind of photographer, one who might never before have thought of owning a camera, but for whom the ability to take pictures without any previous experience offered a new liberation...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780770433079Author B PetersonFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Amphoto BooksPublisher Watson-Guptill PublicationsWeight(grams) 546gDimensions(mm) 219mm...

Although aimed at keen amateur photographers who wish to break into the professional market, the superb images and technical expertise offer something for all levels of skill and will also inspire those just becoming interested in photography and more...

'If you've just bought your first camera...this inspiring book is just what you need' - Black and White Photography While digital cameras and smartphones have made photography more accessible than ever, knowing exactly how to take skilful, stunning...

The Canon Rebel T6s/EOS 760D is the new flagship model for the company's line of interchangeable-lens DSLR cameras, which inherits a broad range of features from the mid-range EOS 70D. It is launched simultaneously with the Rebel T6i/EOS 750D, a cheaper...

"Exhaustively thorough and helpful."Filled with detailed how-to steps and full-color illustrations, David Busch's Nikon D3400 Guide to Digital Photography is your all-in-one comprehensive resource and reference for the Nikon D3400 camera, the most...

If you're a passionate photographer and you're ready to take your work to the next level, The Enthusiast's Guide book series was created just for you. Whether you're diving head first into a new topic or exploring a classic theme, Enthusiast's Guides are...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780817439569Author B PetersonFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Amphoto BooksPublisher Watson-Guptill PublicationsWeight(grams) 658gDimensions(mm) 278mm...

This is a practical guide to the techniques of film photography, shown in over 400 step-by-step examples. It provides a simple-to-follow manual for film camera enthusiasts wishing to improve their skills, devised by one of the world's leading photography...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788899180553Author Jason ShenaiFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint SIME BooksPublisher SIME BooksWeight(grams) 454gDimensions(mm) 198mm * 145mm * 18mm

This is a step-by-step guide to taking professional quality underwater photos with a point-and-shoot camera. Modern compact cameras are capable of capturing fantastic underwater images - and this book shows you how. Easy-to-follow techniques are...

Since its initial publication in 1973, CINEMATOGRAPHY has become the standard guidebook on filmmaking techniques that emphasizes the cameraman's craft. Now completely revised and updated to include today's digital technology, it clearly and concisely...

"The New A-Z of Creative Photography" is an indispensable and inspirational guide to creative photography, exploring over 50 photographic techniques. Using jargon-free text and over 300 inspirational images, the book guides you through exciting...

Focusing on three iron-silver processes-kallitype, Vandyke Brown, and argyrotype-this book will guide readers through how to create prints using these accessible and historic processes in the digital age.Often termed the Brownprint processes, author...

Aerofilms Ltd was born on 9 May 1919. An unprecedented business venture, it hoped to marry the still fledgling technology of powered flight to the discipline of photography. Its founders were Claude Grahame-White, an internationally-famous English...

John Shaw is the author of seven previous photography books published by Amphoto: his authentic voice and trusted advice has helped photographers achieve impressive shots in the great outdoors for decades. In his first-ever book on digital photography,...

The twelve interviews in this book cover all aspects of cinematography from pre-production planning to post-production, special effects, aerial photography, and second unit. Each interview gives a behind-the-scenes look at how some of the most popular...

Rhododendrons are seen from a very different perspective in this beautiful new book from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Rhododendron Dissected features photographs that capture the macro and micro floral and leaf characteristics of rhododendrons,...

Feast Your Eyes (and Tantalize Your Followers) with Fantastic Food Styling! A lovely meal can look beautiful on the plate but what makes it truly standout? That's all in your lighting, the way you plate, the props you use, and the photographic...

The Language of the Lens explores the expressive power of the camera lens and the storytelling contributions that this critical tool can make to a film project. This book offers a unique approach to learning how lenses can produce aesthetically and...

Become Tony White's personal animation student. Experience many of the teaching techniques of the golden era of Disney and Warner Brothers studios and beyond.all from the comfort of your own home or studio. Tony White's Animation Master Class is uniquely...

Gray Malin's collection of incredible beach photography was a runaway hit. Now the it-photographer takes his astonishing photography beyond the beach. Collecting breathtaking images, journal entries, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes, Escape explores Gray...

Get up to speed on your Canon SL1/100D and enter the world of dSLR photography! Canon's EOS Rebel SL1/100D is for photographers who prefer a smaller, lightweight camera that still offers heavyweight features. This full-color guide explains how to get...

Nude photography can be intimidating, for the artist and the subject. Technique, creativity, and psychology all need to be considered and executed seamlessly to achieve a photographer's desired artistic and professional result. Author Louis Benjamin has...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783899559750Author Floria SigismondiFormat HardbackPage Count 192Imprint gestaltenPublisher Die Gestalten Verlag

Basics Photography 06: Working in Black & White, by David Prakel, provides a comprehensive guide to the basic theory and practice of black and white photography, from the relationship between colour and greyscale tones to the art of seeing in black and...

This book provides photographers with the foundation to craft more compelling photos from concept all the way through to creation and distribution, on the path to making a living. Based on real-life practice and experience, former National Geographic and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781615930555Author Christopher KenworthyFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Michael Wiese ProductionsPublisher Michael Wiese ProductionsWeight(grams) 585g

Digital Negatives with QuadToneRIP is a text that fully explores how the QuadToneRIP printer driver can be used to make expert digital negatives. The book takes a comprehensive, Ounder-the-hoodO look at how Roy Harrington's QTR printer driver can be...

For the first time of its invention, photography has been used to visualize events that are either too fast or too slow for the eye to perceive, or subjects that are outside the spectral range of the human eye. This book shows how you can photograph a...

The everyday practice of photography by millions of amateur photographers - the family snapshots, the holiday prints, the wedding portraits - may seem to be a spontaneous and highly personal activity. But Bourdieu and his associates show that few...