The most up-to-date techniques for shooting in RAW format, using the newest features of the latest softwareMany serious amateur photographers have trouble getting that "wow" shot from their digital ca
A guide for amateur photographers to creating effective lighting. Explains techniques such as modifying light and setting up a studio, and equipment including suggested lighting kits. Then presents ex
From assignment to finished project--how did they get that shot? Location Lighting Solutions presents the real-world projects of more than 25 top photographers, then shows how they were created. Reade
An indispensable lighting reference you’ll refer to again and again?Photography is all about light, yet light remains one of the most confusing and intimidating topics for amateur photographers. The P
Use HDR technology to create dramatic images that meld photography and art. High dynamic range imaging, or HDR, is the latest challenge for those who are serious about digital photography. But with th
The first book in the Understanding Photography series, Understanding Exposure, was a runaway best-seller, with more than 250,000 copies sold. Now author Bryan Peterson brings his signature style to
Tired of playing it safe when it comes to exposure? For many digital photographers, exposure starts and ends at f/8 and 1/125 sec. But there's a point at which this sensible combination becomes formul
Learning how to set up, use, and control lighting is the biggest challenge facing photographers who want to do studio work. With the help of this manual, serious amaeturs, photography students, and pr
The most comprehensive, updated resource on using optical and digital filters to create stunning effectsWhether you're shooting nature, wedding, portrait, landscape, or any other type of photography,
Offers advice on lenses, films, tripods, filters, and focusing rails, discusses electronic flash, teleconverters, and diopters, and shows examples of closeup photography
Many semi-pro and professional wedding photographers are looking to "wake up" their style, stay current, and stimulate business. And today, that means lifestyle photography, also referred to as "fine
The hottest, most lucrative trend in wedding photography is gorgeously illustrated and explained in this cutting-edge guide that shows professional photographers—and those aspiring to be—how to create
A classic guide to creative nature photography, now updated for the digital world.Amateur and experienced photographers interested in taking more compelling, personal images will love this new edition
Photographing after dark is an irresistible challenge to photographers at every level. Jill Waterman examines the work and techniques of thirty top professional photographers today, featuring their r
As every photographer quickly learns, there’s more to studio lighting than simply learning the equipment. In Basic Studio Lighting, an expert photographer and renowned photography teacher provides nut
Learn the newest techniques from a master landscape photographer?Ready to bring your outdoor photography into the 21st century? Acclaimed photographer and outdoorsman Carl Heilman II has been photogra
Become the professional photographer you were meant to be.?Competition in the photography industry has never been fiercer. But in this empowering guide, acclaimed photographer and speaker Dane Sanders
Exposure, exposed--the BetterPhoto way! * New addition to a favorite series--25,000 sold! * A complete course between the covers of a book * Assignments, diagrams, tips, and illustrations, plus stunni
Everything you need to know in one take-anywhere field guide! This all-in-one guide from renowned photographer, instructor, and author Bryan Peterson will help you take better photos anytime, anywhere
Aimed at photographers who pack away thier cameras as soon as light levels fall, this brilliant book shows how, with just a little skill and imagination, even amateurs can produce breathtaking photogr
Learn the Lighting Secrets of Today’s Top Photographers??One of the most enduring images in art and photography, the nude continues to inspire photographers of all levels to explore the nuances of lig
Capture the story of your baby’s first year!?The first twelve months of your child’s life are full of precious, fleeting moments, from sleepy newborn yawns to first smiles and wobbly first steps. Why
Hundreds of success tips for the freelance photographer! Photos That Sell is actually two books in one. It not only shows photographers—and those aspiring to be—how to snap great commercial photos, bu
Start taking pictures that are just as cute as they are!Part of the popular BetterPhoto series, this book shows photographers how to get great shots of children of all ages, under any conditions, and
From the tiniest ladybug to a towering glacier, from a horse running in a field to a leaf falling slowly from a tree, nature subjects offer some of the greatest challenges and the greatest rewards to