Download or read book In Camera How to Get Perfect Pictures Straight Out of the Camera written by Gordon Laing and published by Ilex Press. This book was released on 2020-03-05 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With amazing low-light capabilities, incredible definition, intelligent autofocus and a host of other features, digital cameras have now become so powerful that they have left their users behind. Most photographers can take competent shots in a range of conditions, or fix imperfect exposures in Photoshop or Lightroom, but very few have the skill to push their cameras to the limit and capture the perfect shot, under all conditions, with no post-processing required. In Camera is the perfect way to take your photography to that level; to master your camera, understand light, exposure and composition, and make amazing photographs, whatever your camera, without cheating after the event. One hundred of Gordon's beautiful photos are given with his own expert commentary; full settings and camera details are included, and a host of tips and tricks let photographers of any level learn something from every example. The shots are taken with a wide range of cameras, and the emphasis is on getting results by improving your own skills, not wasting money on expensive equipment.
Download or read book In Camera Perfect Pictures Straight Out of the Camera written by Gordon Laing and published by Ilex Press. This book was released on 2017-03-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With amazing low-light capabilities, incredible definition, intelligent autofocus and a host of other features, digital cameras have now become so powerful that they have left their users behind. Most photographers can take competent shots in a range of conditions, or fix imperfect exposures in Photoshop or Lightroom, but very few have the skill to push their cameras to the limit and capture the perfect shot, under all conditions, with no post-processing required. In Camera is the perfect way to take your photography to that level; to master your camera, understand light, exposure and composition, and make amazing photographs, whatever your camera, without cheating after the event. One hundred of Gordon's beautiful photos are given his own expert commentary; full settings and camera details are included, and a host of tips and tricks let photographers of any level learn something from every example. The shots are taken with a wide range of cameras, and the emphasis is on getting results by improving your own skills, not wasting money on expensive equipment.
Download or read book This Book Is a Camera written by Kelli Anderson and published by . This book was released on 2015-11-20 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a working camera that pops up from the pages of a book..The book concisely explains--and actively demonstrates--how a structure as humble as a folded piece of paper can tap into the intrinsic properties of light to produce a photograph.The book includes:- a piece of paper folded into a working 4x5" camera- a lightproof bag- 5 sheets of photo-paper "film"- development instructions (from complete DIY to "outsource it")- a foil-stamped cover- a satisfying demonstration of the connection between design & science / structures & functions
Download or read book The Photo Cookbook written by Tim Shields and published by Photography Academy. This book was released on 2019-11-18 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Photo Cookbook is your quick and easy guide to creating your own jaw-dropping pictures without complicated and boring explanations, using the camera or phone you already have. Award-winning Chefs use recipes to create amazing dishes, and if you follow their recipes, you can create the exact same dishes. This Photo Cookbook contains 30 recipes you can use to take amazing photos. Want to shoot a glorious sunset? There’s a recipe for that. Want to create amazing compositions? There are 8 recipes for that. Want to take a stunning portrait shot with a blurred out background? There’s a recipe for that, too. Every recipe is short, to the point, and stands alone. The Photo Cookbook was written by award-winning photographer Tim Shields with thousands of students in his photography programs. Take the best photos of your life using the camera or phone you already have And the best part? Every recipe comes with a how-to video! Just open the regular camera app on your phone and point it at the QR code on the page, or tap the QR code when reading on mobile phones and tablets. When the link pops up, tap it and the video will start. You don’t need any new software or apps.
Download or read book Understanding Exposure Fourth Edition written by Bryan Peterson and published by Amphoto Books. This book was released on 2016-03-15 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This newly revised edition of Bryan Peterson's most popular book demystifies the complex concepts of exposure in photography, allowing readers to capture the images they want. Understanding Exposure has taught generations of photographers how to shoot the images they want by demystifying the complex concepts of exposure in photography. In this newly updated edition, veteran photographer Bryan Peterson explains the fundamentals of light, aperture, and shutter speed and how they interact with and influence one another. With an emphasis on finding the right exposure even in tricky situations, Understanding Exposure shows you how to get (or lose) sharpness and contrast in images, freeze action, and take the best meter readings, while also exploring filters, flash, and light. With all new images, as well as an expanded section on flash, tips for using colored gels, and advice on shooting star trails, this revised edition will clarify exposure for photographers of all levels.
Download or read book The Best of The Digital Photography Book Series written by Scott Kelby and published by Peachpit Press. This book was released on 2015-09-29 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What could top the #1 best-selling photography book of all time? We’re talking about the award-winning, worldwide smash hit, written by Scott Kelby, that’s been translated into dozens of different languages, because it’s the one book that really shows you how to take professional-quality shots using the same tricks today’s top digital pros use. Well, what if you took that book, created four more just like it but with even more tips, plucked out only the best tips from all five of THOSE books, updated the images, referenced all-new gear, and added a completely new chapter on how to make the transition from shooting photos with your phone to making photographs with your new DSLR? In The Best of The Digital Photography Book, you’ll find all of Scott’s favorite tips and techniques curated and updated from The Digital Photography Book, Parts 1-5, along with a brand new chapter on transitioning from your phone to a full-fledged DSLR. You’ll find everything that made the first five titles a success: Scott answering questions, giving out advice, and sharing the secrets he’s learned just like he would with a friend–without all the technical explanations and techie photo speak. This book will help you shoot dramatically better-looking, sharper, more colorful, more professional-looking photos every time.
Download or read book Take Your Selfie Seriously written by Sorelle Amore and published by Laurence King Publishing. This book was released on 2021-08-26 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to improve your social-media profile? Learn how to express yourself through beautiful, artistic self-portraits with Take Your Selfie Seriously: The Advanced Selfie and Self-Portrait Handbook. Existing in today's world without photos of yourself is hardly possible, existing without great photos of yourself can be crippling. Take Your Selfie Seriously walks you through the fundamentals of taking the perfect selfie - the gear, pose, facial expression, outfit choice, story, composition, lighting and more. Posting your selfie is an opportunity for you to declare visually who you are and what you aspire to be. Take it seriously and you'll unleash a whole new world of opportunity and potential in the process. From Sorelle Amore, the well-known photographer, filmmaker, influencer and savvy business person whose #Blessed Instagram and Advanced Selfie University programmes have inspired her millions followers across the globe to up their selfie game and improve their online presence!
Download or read book Picture Perfect Food written by Joanie Simon and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2021-04-20 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shoot Stunning, Professional Food Photography that Looks Good Enough to Eat! Snapping unbelievably gorgeous food photos has never been simpler than with Picture Perfect Food, your all-in-one guide to delicious-looking images from prolific photographer and educator, Joanie Simon. Whether you’re an up-and-coming food blogger, looking to break into commercial photography or capturing food just for fun (and your Instagram account), this approachable collection of tutorials will have you taking tantalizing and tasty shots with every snap of the shutter. No matter if you’re using your phone, your fanciest DSLR or any camera in between, you’ll gain complete confidence as you expand your technical knowledge and grow your artistic eye, creating awe-inspiring images that dazzle the senses. With her cheerful teaching style, Joanie walks you through each element of a masterful food photo in chapters devoted to Camera Settings, Light and Shadow, Story, Props Styling, Composition, Food Styling and Finding Inspiration. Learn how to find the best light in your house for standout shots and to delve into the shadows to create a moody and mesmerizing atmosphere; discover how to compose the elements in your scenes through color theory and visual weight for unforgettable images that capture and hold the eye; and uncover the secrets of styling sensational salads and stunning soups and keeping your cool when shooting frozen foods, among other essential tricks of the trade. With camera in hand and Joanie’s expert guidance at your fingertips, tackle every photography challenge with confidence and take your food photos from meh to mouthwatering in no time.
Download or read book Learning to See Creatively Third Edition written by Bryan Peterson and published by Amphoto Books. This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Completely revised and updated throughout, Bryan Peterson's classic guide to creativity helps photographers visualize their work, and the world, in a whole new light by developing their photographic vision. Fully revised with all new photography, this best-selling guide takes a radical approach to creativity by explaining that it is not an inherent ability but a skill that can be learned and applied. Using inventive photos from his own stunning portfolio, author and veteran photographer Bryan Peterson deconstructs creativity for photographers. He details the basic techniques that go into not only taking a particular photo, but also provides insights on how to improve upon it--helping readers avoid the visual pitfalls and technical dead ends that can lead to dull, uninventive photographs. This revised edition features a complete section on color as a design element and all new photographs to illustrate Peterson's points. Learning to See Creatively is the definitive reference for any photographer looking for a fresh perspective on their work.
Download or read book Digital Photography For Dummies Mini Edition written by Julie Adair King and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-12-07 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Choose the settings that make your digital photos better Can't wait to see what you and your digital camera can do? Packed with examples of what you can accomplish, this book gives you the inside scoop on camera features, setting up shots, downloading your photos, and a whole lot more! Open the book and find: Basic camera settings and digital photo file formats When to use your camera's flash Tips for composing good pictures How to transfer photos from your camera to your computer How automatic scene modes simplify photo taking
Download or read book How to Take Good Pictures written by and published by Silver Pixel Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces techniques for taking better pictures, provides guidelines for operating a camera, and includes tips on photographing people, animals, and landscapes
Download or read book Plastic Cameras written by Michelle Bates and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a tour of the burgeoning world of plastic cameras and low-tech photography in this fun and funky guide to creating the most artistic pictures of your life! Whether you're an experienced enthusiast or toy camera neophyte, you'll find this guide full of tantalizing tips, fun facts, and absolutely striking photographs taken with the lowest tech tools around. You'll learn how to prep your plastic camera, their advantages and quirks, and what film to feed it. You'll also explore what makes a good subject, vignetting, multiple exposures, panoramas, close-ups, night photography, color, flash, problems and solutions, and so much more. Michelle Bates also takes you from a negative to either prints or pixels so that you can show off your photos and jump on the toy-camera revolution! Contributors include: Michael Ackerman, Thomas Michael Alleman, Erin Antognoli, Jonathan Bailey , James Balog, Michelle Bates, Phil Bebbington, Gyorgy Beck, Susan Bowen, Laura Corley Burlton, David Burnett, Susan Burnstine, Nancy Burson, Perry Dilbeck, Jill Enfield, fotovitamina, Annette Elizabeth Fournet, Brigitte Grignet, Eric Havelock-Bailie, Christopher James, Michael Kenna, Wesley Kennedy, Teru Kuwayama, Louviere & Vanessa, Mary Ann Lynch, Anne Arden McDonald, Ted Orland, Sylvia Plachy, Dan Price, Becky Ramotowski, Nancy Rexroth, Francisco Mata Rosas, Richard Ross, Franco Salmoiraghi, Rosanna Salonia, Jennifer Shaw, Nancy Siesel, Mark Sink, Kurt Smith, Sandy Sorlien, Pauline St. Denis, Harvey Stein, Gordon Stettinius, Ryan Synovec, Rebecca Tolk, Marydorsey Wanless, Shannon Welles, Matthew Yates, Dan Zamudio
Download or read book Photographing New York City Digital Field Guide written by Jeremy Pollack and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-05-06 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take memorable photos of the most popular attractions in the Big Apple! Whether using a point-and-shoot or a high-end dSLR, this companion guide provides you with detailed information for taking amazing shots of one of one of the world's most photographed cities. Whether you aim to capture the regal Empire State Building, vibrant Times Square, historic Grand Central Station, massive Central Park, or one of New York City's many other landmarks, this portable resource goes where you go and walks you through valuable tips and techniques for taking the best shot possible. You'll discover suggested locations for taking photos, recommended equipment, what camera settings to use, best times of day to photograph specific attractions, how to handle weather challenges, and more. In addition, beautiful images of New York City's most breathtaking attractions and recognizable landmarks serve to both inspire and assist you as you embark on an amazing photographic adventure! Elevates your photography skills to a new level with photography secrets from professional photographer and SmugMug COO, Andy Williams Presents clear, understandable tips and techniques that span all skill levels, using all types of digital cameras, from full-featured compact cameras to high end DSLRs Features New York City's main attractions in alphabetical order as well as thumb tabs on the pages so you can quickly and easily access the information you are looking for Shares detailed information and insight on critical topics, such as ideal locations to photograph from, the best time of day to shoot, camera equipment to have handy, weather conditions, and optimal camera settings to consider Whether you're a local familiar with the territory or a visitor seeing the Big Apple for the first time, this handy guide will help you capture fantastic photos!
Download or read book The Photographer s Manual written by John Freeman and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Getting started in photography -- travel photography -- photographing people-- Improving your technique.
Download or read book Boost Your Photography Learn Your DSLR written by Katie McEnaney and published by . This book was released on 2017-03-27 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally upgraded to that new DSLR camera you've always wanted? Want to get the most out of the camera you already have? Boost Your Photography: Learn Your DSLR will launch you on your journey by providing clear explanations of DSLR fundamentals that will save you hours of adjusting settings and fiddling with buttons. Based on practical advice about the technical and creative aspects of DSLR photography, Boost Your Photography: Learn Your DSLR will help you take beautiful photographs right away.Many photography books are written by people who have been doing photography for so long that they have forgotten what it is like to truly start from the beginning. Boost Your Photography: Learn Your DSLR is written with a beginner's perspective in mind and is organized to get you shooting from the start and then to support you along the way as you learn more advanced skills. Intermediate and advanced users will boost their skills through the specific tips and techniques covered. All levels of photographers will benefit from the "apply it now" activities that will make in immediate impact in your photography.Major Chapters include- Camera Zero: Your go-to camera settings- Good Photography Habits: What you need to know before you start shooting- Go Take Pictures: Specific recommendations, suggestions, and practice exercises for several of the most common photography situations, including landscapes, portraits, sports and motion photography, macro and close-up photography, night photography, travel photography, and black and white.- Learning Your Camera Lens(es): Understand how to utilize your lenses to their maximum potential- Understanding Focus: How and where to focus, as well as troubleshooting common focus-related difficulties- Exposure: Know the Variables: How to use and manipulate ISO, aperture, and shutter speed to get the photographs you want- Camera and Accessory Maintenance: Important and oft-overlooked tips for caring for your camera and getting the most out of your memory cards and batteriesMore than 50 original photographs.
Download or read book How to Take Good Pictures written by Eastman Kodak Company and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world's best selling photography book, over 400 photos and the latest on Kodak films.
Download or read book Getting Started in Photography written by Jim Hamel and published by . This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ready to learn the art and science of creating stunning photographs? This book will get you started. It provides specifics for getting started with photography and taking control of your camera. You'll find everything you need to capture the incredible photos you've been after, including: -choosing the best camera and gear, -setting up your camera to capture the best photos possible, -mastering the exposure process, -taking sharp photos, -turning snapshots into compositions, -editing your photos quickly and easily (without using Photoshop), -displaying your photos online or in print. The difference between this book and other "intro to photography" guides is that this one is set up as a path to follow rather than just a cursory list of concepts and options. It will make you a better photographer in a much shorter time. As an added bonus, you'll find free videos and tutorials at Outdoor Photo Academy to build upon the foundation provided in this book.
