Create Your Own Digital Photography

Peter Bauer "Create Your Own Digital Photography" Sams 

| ISBN 0672328305 | 2005 Year | CHM | ~9 Mb | 160 Pages

You purchased a digital camera to join the digital revolution. Yet you find yourself still using disposables because your digital camera is too complicated and you don't even know where to start to figure out how to use it. That's where Create Your Own Digital Photography comes in. From choosing a digital camera, to photography dos and don'ts, to printing and resolution contraints, you will walk through the entire digital photography process in days. You will learn five projects that every digital camera owner should know, including: Creating a slideshow with music Mixing film prints with digital pictures Making posters, greeting cards, and calendars Altering digital photos Sharing photos on the web

The Essential Guide to Portraits

The Essential Guide to Portraits By Daniel Lezano
Publisher: Dennis Publishing 2010 | 130 Pages |

 ISBN: 1907232869 | PDF | 109 MB

On the quest to create better pictures? The practical information, inspirational guides and helpful instructions within this MagBook make this title an invaluable resource for any serious amateur. Guiding you through every stage of shooting a portrait - from viewing the subject to considering the use of lighting, composition, backgrounds and techniques involved in recording the image, this MagBook provides you with the information you need to create maximum impact photographs!

Great magezine style book with lots of practical advice for anyone wanting to take portrait photography a little more seriously!

Digital Food Photography by Lou Manna

Digital Food Photography by Lou Manna
Publisher: Course Technology PTR; 1 edition (August 1, 2005) |

 ISBN: 1592008208 | Pages: 312 | CHM | 5,37 MB

Great food always elicits strong reactions-the smell of freshly baked bread, the taste of a perfectly prepared steak. The job of a food photographer is to elicit that same mouth-watering reaction, but without the benefit of scent or taste. A well-shot photograph can send crowds flocking to a new restaurant or boost the sales of a culinary magazine. Capturing the perfect image requires a trained eye, finesse, and photographic skill. Digital Food Photography gives you the ingredients to cook up your own recipe for success-with professional lighting techniques, composition, food and prop styling, retouching, and tricks of the trade. You'll learn how digital photography combines teamwork, creativity, and technology, and how to make money creating delectable works of photographic art. 

Crime Scene Photography

Edward M. Robinson , Crime Scene Photography, Second Edition

Academic Press | Pages:720 | 2010-02-17 | 

ISBN:0123757282 | PDF | 23.1 MB

Crime Scene Photography, Second Edition covers the general principals and concepts of photography, while also delving into the more practical elements and advanced concepts of forensic photography. Edward Robinson assists the reader in understanding and applying essential concepts in order to create images that are able to withstand challenges in court.

The first part of the book deals with the basic theory and science of photography required to take superior photographs, and covers topics such as composition, exposure, focus, depth of field, and flash techniques. The second part of the text deals specifically with the challenges of photographing a crime scene, including instructions on how to document bodies and wounds, traffic accident photography, underwater photography and aerial photography. In the latter portions of the text, the author turns to digital theory and its advantages and disadvantages.

Digital Asset Management for Photographers -OReilly DAM Book

Digital Asset Management for Photographers -OReilly DAM Book

OReilly The DAM Book Digital Asset Management for Photographers

Paperback: 296 pages | Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc.; 1 edition (November 22, 2005)

Language: English | ISBN: 0596100183 | Format: CHM | Size: 8.1 MB

Can you find your digital photographs when you need them, or do you spend more time rifling through your hard drive and file cabinets than you'd like? Do you have a system for assigning and tracking content data on your photos? If you make a living as a photographer, do your images bear your copyright and contact information, or do they circulate in the marketplace unprotected?

As professional photographer and author Peter Krogh sees it, "your DAM system is fundamental to the way your images are known, both to you and to everyone else." DAM, or Digital Asset Management, in the world of digital photography refers to every part of the process that follows the taking of the picture, through final output and permanent storage. Anyone who shoots, scans or stores digital photographs, is practicing some form of digital asset management. Unfortunately, most of us don't yet know how to manage our files (and our time) very systematically, or efficiently.

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Langford's Advanced Photography, Seventh Edition

 Langford's Advanced Photography, Seventh Edition
Langford's Advanced Photography | Seventh Edition | Focal Press | 

ISBN: 0240520386 | PDF | 432 pages | January 21, 2008 | 9 mb

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The 7th edition of Langford's Advanced Photography brings this bestselling advanced guide bang up to date. Efthimia Bilissi maintains Michael Langford's renowned level of technical detail, balancing art and technique, whilst adding information on all the latest digital technologies. This book covers it all; from cameras, lenses, digital imaging sensors and films to insights into photography as an industry and how to kick start your career. Genres are explored, from portraiture and fine art to aerial, and broad coverage of digital manipulation, film processing, colour theory, archiving and storage provide everything the serious photographer needs to extend their art into professional realms. Exciting new areas such as infrared, underwater and stereoscopic photography are included, with a key section on business practices covering how to manage accounts, charge for jobs and self-promote. The book benefits from a full glossary, charts and inspirational images throughout, with a summary and projects to try at the end of each chapter.

Pet Photography 101: Tips for Taking Better Photos of Your Dog or Cat

  Pet Photography 101: Tips for Taking Better Photos of Your Dog or Cat
Publisher: Focal Press | ISBN: 0240812158 | edition 2009 | 

PDF | 209 pages | 11,6 mb

Selected Tips from Pet Photography 101 by Andrew Darlow:
Tip #1 Should you buy a DSLR, or a high-end Point and Shoot (a.k.a. a compact camera) to photograph your pets and other family members? What about a camera that can do both stills and video? Andrew gives an overview of what's out there and how to find just the right camera (or cameras) for you and your family. He also covers tips for taking better photos with your camera phone/smartphone.
Tip #24 Learn how to find inexpensive, yet powerful handheld reflectors around the house, in your local hardware store or at another retailer, and find out what specific light stands and accessories you can use to hold them in place. Also learn techniques for using the sun as a "lightbulb in the sky."...

I love photography. And I love photographing dogs, cats and the people who love them. Photography has enabled me to capture so many of the memories of my own life and family members. It has also allowed me to photograph many of the people and pets I've had the opportunity to meet over the years, as well as the places I've been fortunate to visit. I've also photographed hundreds of other families and their pets, and the bonds I've observed between them always warms my heart and keeps me waiting anxiously for the next photo opportunity.

Being able to share my images and suggestions about how others can get better photos of their dogs, cats and other family members is a privilege, and my primary goal with this book is to help you capture the spirit and personality of your entire family in ways that you may not have thought about previously. If you take even one photo that is influenced by what you read in the book, and if that photograph brings a tear to your eye, a smile to your face, or helps you to remember a loved one for years to come in a special way, then I’ve done my job (hopefully, you’ll be creating many more than just one memorable photo after reading the book!). 

Stoppees : Guide to Photography and Light

Stoppees : Guide to Photography and Light
Photography October 2008 | PDF | 504 Pages | 

ISBN: 0240810635 | 50.1 MB

This compendium of professional know-how shows you how to both manipulate nature's light and create natural-looking illumination with artificial light sources. Whether you're a professional photographer, you use photography in your profession, or you just want your images to look more professional, this book is your resource to creating far superior digital images.

Stoppees' Guide to Photography and Light
What Digital Photographers, Illustrators, and Creative Professionals Must Know
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By
Brian and Janet Stoppee, Brian & Janet Stoppee own M2 Media Studios, Inc., based in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, west of Washington, DC. Before buying a few rural acres, they owned studios in Richmond, Virginia and New York City. Brian has his bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University, where he studied lighting and theatre design while doing photography, advertising, public relations, and producing shows for the Sloan Fine Arts Center. He majored in fine arts and minored in communications. Janet has her bachelor's degree from the University of Delaware in Visual Communications where she studied advertising, photography, and illustration with some of the advertising community's finest. They've been using computers long before the Macintosh was introduced and had version 1.0 of many of the software applications that have become a mainstay of image-making production. Brian's first book, ?The Photographer's Guide to Using Light? has sold over 90,000 copies. With illustrations by Janet, it was the first project they worked on together. In 1995 they pioneered weather and the environment in the web and on the air at NBC, in Washington.

The Complete Idiot's Guide To Digital Photography by Greenberg

The Complete Idiot's Guide To Digital Photography by Greenberg
Publisher: Alpha (September 29, 1999) | ISBN-10: 0789721090 | 

PDF | 17 Mb | 382 pages

The subjects of photography and computers have tremendous breadth and depth. Understanding either one can be a challenge, especially if you're a beginner. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Digital Photography does an excellent job of breaking the ice as it introduces readers to photography, computers, and digital cameras.

The book really does start at the beginning, with a short history of the camera and photography, plus the basics of composition. But it progresses quickly into an overview of today's digital tools. Instead of bogging down the reader in myriad details about camera models, computer software and hardware, and other minutiae, the book gives an overview of the available technologies, describing which system or format is best for different kinds of tasks. This is a good thing--hardware and software evolve rapidly, and some of the details mentioned in the book as "up and coming" are now standard.

After a look at how the gear works, the text dives into a lesson on photography basics (composition, lighting, shutter speeds, and lens focal lengths) and the details specific to digital photography (image resolution, monitor and printer calibration, and compression). The companion CD-ROM includes a demo version of Adobe PhotoDeluxe, and chapter 13, "Improving Your Images," goes into detail on using this image-editing application to improve the pictures you've already shot.

Career Opportunities In Photography

Career Opportunities In Photography
Ferguson Publishing Company | 2006-06-30 | ISBN: 0816056781 1438110812 |

272 pages | PDF | 1.5 MB

Photographers are employed in every branch of American industry - from communications to science to law enforcement to construction. New technology continues to revolutionize photographic techniques and make photography increasingly accessible to individuals, but in professional settings, the role of the experienced photographer who has mastered new and old techniques alike has become more important. The perfect guide to photography careers for high school students and career changers, Career Opportunities in Photography profiles approximately 60 jobs in photography and photography-related fields. Jobs included are aerial photographer, digital photography consultant, fine arts photographer, industrial photographer, photojournalist, technical writer, and more. Appendixes include listings of photography schools, trade publications, and other useful resources.

Creative Composition: Digital Photography Tips & Techniques

Harold Davis "Creative Composition: Digital Photography 

Tips & Techniques"
Wiley | English | 2009-10-26 | ISBN: 0470527145 | 240 pages | PDF | 37,8 MB

Sometimes you get the best results by breaking the rules, but first you have to know what the rules are! In this indispensable photography guide, renowned photographer Harold Davis first walks you through the recommended guidelines for composing great shots with your DSLR camera-and then shows you how to break free, build your own unique style, and compose beautiful images with confidence.

• Provides practical composition basics as well as the artistic tips and tricks eagerly sought by digital SLR camera lovers, who are growing in number as DSLR camera sales continue to grow
• Explores the fundamental rules of composition-then how to break those rules to take captivating and unique images
• Informs and inspires you with the author's own gorgeous examples of landscapes, portraits, close-ups, and other photos that illustrate his concepts
• Helps you jump-start your creativity by showing you new ways to see
Go beyond the basics and create a photography style that's all your own with this must-have guide.

Amazon Exclusive: Photography Tips and Techniques from Harold Davis 

Digital Nature Photography and Adobe Photoshop

 

Digital Nature Photography and Adobe Photoshop

Publisher: Course Technology PTR | ISBN: 1598631357 | edition 2006 | 

PDF | 353 pages | 20,5 mb

Kevin has been a photographer for over 30 years since he sold his first photograph to the local newspaper at the ripe age of 14.. He was a photography major in college and has been an avid photographer since. With a background in computer and Web systems, Kevin have never left his photographic roots and has combined computer and photography skills over the years. He has actively pursued his personal interests in fine art photography for years with love of the landscape, and have most recently started pursuing the perfect technique for portrait and product photography for his imaging clients. Kevin is looking forward to the second half of his career, writing books about the subject he loves the most, digital photography, and branching out into different professional photography disciplines.

Langford's Starting Photography

Langford's Starting Photography, Sixth Edition: 
The guide to creating great images

Focal Press | 2008-12-03 | ISBN: 0240521102 | 352 pages | PDF | 20 MB

'The' Focal Press introductory photography book, this authoritative classic by leading photography writer and lecturer Michael Langford has been refreshed and revised by best-selling photography author Philip Andrews for today's photographers. Strongly focused on digital, but with key references to traditional photography where relevant, to offer a full grounding in the topic, Langford's Starting Photography is an ideal technical introduction.

All the core basics are included, from how to select and compose a good picture to how different cameras operate and how to decipher their controls. Different subjects are explored, with advice on how to tackle people, places, animals, landscapes and close-ups, and valuable guidance on presenting and assessing finished work. This established, detailed beginner's guide is the perfect choice if you're looking to develop your knowledge and skills, and take your photography to the next level.

Basics Photography: Exposure

David Prakel, "Basics Photography: Exposure"
Ava Publishing | 2009 | ISBN: 2940411050, 2940439427 | 184 pages | PDF | 17,4 MB

"Basics Photography: Exposure" is a comprehensive guide to the theory of exposure, explaining the fundamental relationship between the photographic image and the effects of light intensity and duration. It describes the use of lens aperture and depth of field in relation to exposure and also outlines the principles of in-camera and hand-held light meters: their strengths, limitations and correct use in a wide variety of lighting situations. Compelling examples taken from contemporary photography are used to support the books account of exposure theory. "Basics Photography: Exposure" is a detailed guide to using exposure for expressive purposes, making it an invaluable reference tool to all students of photography.

Lance Keimig, "Night Photography: Finding your way in the dark"

Lance Keimig, "Night Photography: Finding your way in the dark"
Focal Press | ISBN: 0240812581 | August 17, 2010 | 280 pages | PDF | 57.3 MB

Night photographers have one big thing in common: a true love of the dark. Rather than looking at night photography as an extension of daytime shooting with added complications, they embrace the unique challenges of nocturnal photography for the tremendous wealth of creative opportunities it offers. That's just what this book does. But if the idea of setting out into the deep, dark night with just your camera (and maybe a cup of coffee) gets your creative juices flowing, dive right in. Lance Keimig, one of the premier experts on night photography, has put together a comprehensive reference that will show you ways to capture images you never thought possible. If you have some experience with photography and have always wanted to try shooting at night, you'll learn the basics for film or digital shooting. If you're already a seasoned pro, you'll learn to use sophisticated techniques such as light painting and drawing, stacking images to create long star trails, and more. A chapter on the history of night photography describes the materials and processes that made night photography possible, and introduces the photographers who have defined night photography as an artistic medium. A chapter on how to use popular software packages such as Lightroom and Photoshop specifically with night time shots shows you how to make the final adjustments to your nocturnal creations. In this book you'll find history, theory, and lots of practical instruction on technique, all illustrated with clear, concise examples, diagrams and charts that reinforce the text, and inspiring color and black and white images from the author and other luminaries in the field.

Creative Photoshop CS4: Digital Illustration and Art Techniques

Creative Photoshop CS4: Digital Illustration and Art Techniques
Publisher: Focal Press | ISBN: 024052134X | edition 2009 | 

PDF | 435 pages | 55,8 mb

If you are a digital artist, illustrator, cartoonist, graphic artist, designer, or serious hobbyist looking for new and interesting ways to use Photoshop, this is the book for you! You already know how to use Photoshop as an image editing tool; now, challenge yourself and discover the more artistic aspects of the program with one of the world's best teachers by your side.
In addition to four brand new chapters on real world projects, this new edition of award-winning digital artist Derek Lea's bestselling Creative Photoshop contains several brand new features such as "What you'll learn in this chapter" summaries, so you can quickly find projects using the specific tools you'd like to focus on, and supplementary information at the end of each chapter, containing useful resources and additional gallery images to provide further study and inspiration. As you work through Derek's fantastic artistic methods, be sure to visit www.creativephotoshopthebook.com for more information, including the project files for each chapter, available for download for you to work with, a reader forum, and more.

Digital Photography Best Practices and Workflow Handbook: A Guide to Staying Ahead of the Workflow C

Digital Photography Best Practices and Workflow Handbook: 

A Guide to Staying Ahead of the Workflow C
2009 | English | ISBN: 0240810953 | PDF | 259 Pages | 8,8 Mb

Managing your digital photos can be one of the most unavoidable headaches. With so many existing workflow practices based on specific software rather than a universal view of the entire image file processing ecology, you need something that can make the process less overwhelming. Patricia Russotti and Richard Anderson provide you with the best workflow practices for planning and capturing to archiving you digital photography and everything in between. This easy-to-follow design paired with detailed charts and beautiful photos will give you the tools you need to perfect your workflow. This handbook is software version independent and focuses more on the key fundamentals that are a constant from software to software. Furthermore, stay current with the accompanying website (www.dpBestflow.org) that provides resources and links for ever changing technology and the latest advances in workflow, and interviews with professional photographers. Co-published with the American Society of Media Photographers and dpBestflow (A U.S. Library of Congress funded project) Digital Photography Best Practices and Workflow Handbook is the most trusted resource for digital photographers and digital imaging artists. * Find the right system for you and better manage all of your digital files - guaranteed to save you hours of work and frustration! * Co-published and endorsed by the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) and dpBestflow, a U.S. Library of Congress funded project * Beautiful images guide you through step-by-step instructions for workflow

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 1.1 for the Professional Photographer

 Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 1.1 for the Professional Photographer
Focal Press | David Huss, David Plotkin | ISBN: 024052067X | Oct2007 |

PDF | 185 pages | 14,59MB

Delve into the ultimate guide for professional photographers. Harness the power and flexibility of the latest version of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, version 1.1, with this expert guide. Professional photographers David Huss and David Plotkin show you how to work smarter, faster, and more creatively with their personal tips, tricks, and techniques that you can incorporate into your own workflow.

Getting Started in DSLR Photography by Daniel Lezano

Getting Started in DSLR Photography by Daniel Lezano
Publisher: Dennis Publishing | Number Of Pages: 132 | Publication Date: 2009-11-26 |

ISBN-10: 1907232095 | PDF | 25 Mb

As you have no doubt discovered. by using a digital SLR. you have taken a major step towards shooting better pictures. Boasting an incredible level of versatility, delivering superb image Quality and forming the heart of a system that can be expanded with lenses. flashguns and various other accessories. the DSLR has led to a revolution In photography that you are now part of. While the digital SLR is relatively easy to use for simple 'snapshot' photography. the truth is that getting the very best from your camera kit and. more importantly, developing the c reative side of your photography. requires some time and dedication to learning new techniques and skills. The good news is that Getting Started in Digital SLR Photography. produced by the experts at Digital SLR Photography magazine, is packed with Information. advice and techniques that will help you become a better photographer. If you"ve ever looked at images from the professionals and wondered how they managed to get such great resu lts. then this guide is for you. We've covered all the basics of photography and provided tried and tested practical techniques for shooting stunning images, along with expert advice to chOOSing the best gear and pages of inspiring images to get your creative juices flowing. Good luck with your photography. All the best!

Mastering Digital SLR Photography

David D. Busch, “Mastering Digital SLR Photography”

Course Technology PTR | ISBN 1592006051 | December 2004 | 

280 Pages | 7,94 Mb

Greetings Photography Enthusiasts!

In the words of the author, "This book won’t cheat you. Unlike most of the “digital photography” books on the shelves, this one doesn’t waste half its chapters telling you how to overcome your digital camera’s shortcomings in Photoshop. There are a lot of great Photoshop books that can do that. No, the best part about the new breed of digital SLRs is that they have exciting new capabilities that will let you take great pictures in the camera, if you know how to use the tools at your fingertips. This book emphasizes digital photography rather than software. It shows you how to take compelling pictures and make great images using imaging technology, while taking into account the special strengths of digital SLR cameras. Whether you’re a snap-shooting tyro, or an experienced photographer moving into the digital SLR realm, you’ll find the knowledge you need here.