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Brian Brake (1927-1988) was New Zealand's most well-known and internationally successful photographer, known worldwide for photo essays like Monsoon (1961) and locally for the book New Zealand, Gift of the Sea (1963). Twenty years after his death, however, Brake's vast body of work remains unseen - or critically considered - in its entirety. What was Brake's background and what were his influences? What sort of photographer was he? What was his popular reputation based on? How has he been he perceived by the generations of contempo... read more

So many photography books tackle just one aspect of a successful shoot. In Light It, Shoot It, Retouch It, bestselling author Scott Kelby focuses on all three necessary components of a great shot - the lighting and its setup, the shot itself, and the post-processing. The book is chock-full of diagrams that show readers exactly what to do in order to get specific types of shots - right on down to how many feet to set the strobe from the subject, and the subject from the camera. In the 16 shots covered in the book, Scott addresses a... read more

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This inspirational guide to creative image editing will help you master the essential features and tools of Adobe Photoshop CS4. Broken into three parts to form a structured, self-study guide, "Photoshop CS4: Essential Skills" covers the foundation skills and more advanced techniques you need to enhance photographs creatively and professionally. Practical, step-by-step imaging projects then give you the chance to practice your skills and see what you can achieve with the right tools and knowledge. Written by two internationally rec... read more

With digital cameras selling faster every day, there are countless new owners desperate for a very basic overview. Problem solved: Kodak is here with a beginner' s guide that delivers a rich blend of information, inspiration, and visual interest that will orient the newcomer in the exciting world of digital photograpy. After whetting the novice' s appetite with an overview of the advantages of digital technology, it explains the fundamentals of camera resolution; the ins and outs of essential equipment; and a variety of techniques ... read more

Age should be no barrier! Recognizing that not everyone is a digital whizz-kid, Digital Photography for Seniors in Easy Steps takes a mature but comprehensive look at the world of digital cameras, digital photos and the whole photo-taking process. With larger type for easy reading, this book is written and presented in a clear style with full color illustrations throughout. It predominately follows a task-based format, to show how to tackle the most popular elements of digital photography. The book also simplifies the technical a... read more

This is a new updated edition of the UK's bestselling guide to digital photography. Concise, practical, up-to-date and easy to follow, "The Digital Photography Handbook" is the complete companion for any digital photographer. It covers topics such as: Going Digital - the basics, including choosing a camera and equipment, setting up, taking shots and camera care; Using your Digital Camera - tips for taking great photographs, with inspirational ideas for every genre: portraits, holidays, weddings, children, flora & fauna, abstracts; ... read more

Master of portraiture Monte Zucker presents page after page of essential photographic lessons to enable photographers to achieve and exceed their financial and artistic goals. Providing instructions on how to conduct a well-crafted client consultation, readers will learn which angles of the face to photograph, how to pose the body, where to place the camera, and the proper positioning of lighting equipment in order to cultivate an emotional connection with clients to produce an ideal image.

Can't make sense of your digital camera's instruction manual? Baffled by which button to press? Look no further!Digital Photography Basics is the perfect jargon-free introduction to digital cameras and how to use them. Les Meehan takes you through each feature of the camera in turn and offers practical tips to allow you to get the most out of any photographic situation. Illustrated throughout with accessible, colourful images and written in clear, non-technical language, it is an invaluable reference guide to the quickest- growing... read more

Easy-to-follow tips and techniques for taking better digital photos, and for improving and enhancing ordinary ones - including mixing, merging and creating montages, adding colour and using creative filters. An introductory guide that cuts through the maze of technology and computer jargon, offering a clear overview of hardware and popular software packages. Illustrated with inspirational projects for all levels of ability. Includes sections on preparing photographs for the internet, and how to publish your own web gallery... read more

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Using the image as a starting point, the author aims to show us in easy steps how the image was taken, enhanced on the computer and output in the desired form. The language aims to be non-technical, with easy-to-use captions, diagrams and screen-grabs, making it possible for us to immediately start using digital photography. Digital cameras, scanners and printers are all discussed so that we can understand the basic tools of the trade and how they differ from what we are used to. Then the versatility of the computer is looked at, f... read more

3rd edition of this digital photography bestseller from Tom Ang Renowned photographer and digital expert Tom Ang shows you how to master the essentials of digital photography with this updated jargon-free guide. Discover all you need to know, from which camera to buy to posting images on the web. Understand what to look for when buying digital cameras and accessories. Follow the essentials of good picture taking and get expert tips on how to improve your techniques. Find inspirational ideas, projects, concepts and approaches to sub... read more

Perfect your photos and images with this "focused" guide to the latest version of Photoshop Elements For most of us, the professional-level Photoshop is overkill for our needs. Amateur photographers and photo enthusiasts turn to Photoshop Elements for a powerful but simpler way to edit and retouch their snapshots.

Become a confident, creative photographer with practical and inspirational advice from Tom Ang. Find your inner photographer with the fresh and contemporary "Digital Photography Step-by-Step". Packed with expert knowledge and all-new, previously unpublished images, it is the perfect combination of practical instruction and visual inspiration. Reflecting all the latest advances in digital photography and covering basic principles, techniques and 'quick fix' features answering the most frequently asked photography questions, "Digital... read more

This book 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-Mask-filter" books, thi... read more

Get snap happy with the new edition of this comprehensive and motivating guide to digital photography from guru Tom Ang. In this work, learn everything you need to about digital photography from Tom Ang. His inspirational images and jargon free tips on demystifying the technical elements of photography will help you take great shots. Plus, find out how to manipulate your pictures to perfection and pick up trouble-shooting advice to help you overcome common problems with software and output. Fully updated to include all of the lates... read more

Ideal beginner guide to managing your digital photographs.