New Digital Photography Manual

New Digital Photography Manual Review

Digital imaging has had a huge impact on the world of photography in recent years with an increase in the quality, availability and affordability of digital cameras and printers. "The New Digital Photography Manual" provides a complete and accessible overview of the digital photography process, the equipment, software used and the techniques employed. The process is explained using frequent comparisons with traditional photographic terms and ideas to help the new user gain an understanding of the underlying nuts and bolts of the technology. Step-by-step guides coupled with examples of images and screen shots carefully build the reader's basic shooting (input), processing (manipulation) and printing (output) skills. This is a fully revised and updated edition of a bestselling manual.

It's My Life: Digital Photography Kit and Book

It's My Life: Digital Photography Kit and Book Review

From knowing how the camera works and choosing what to photograph to having fun manipulating images on computer, this no-nonsense kit explains the main principles and techniques of photography, and shows children how to get the most out of their digital camera.

Nikon D7000 Digital Field Guide

Nikon D7000 Digital Field Guide Review

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Master your Nikon D7000 with this go-anywhere guide

The Nikon D7000 is the first new mid-level Nikon DSLR camera that features full 1080p HD video with full-time autofocus. This full-color guide is packed with expert advice and full-color photos to both educate and inspire as you get better acquainted with your Nikon D7000. The handy trim size allows you to take it with you wherever you go so you can frequently refer to the top-notch tips, tricks, and techniques for getting unique and memorable photos and handling problematic shooting situations. Practical examples take you beyond the basics of the functions of each button and lavish photos exemplify the professional-level photographs that you can achieve.

• Walks you through the essential controls, features, and functions of the Nikon D7000 using step-by-step instructions
• Includes full-color images of each menu screen to reinforce your understanding
• Features full-color photos, how-to information, and no-fail formulas, all aimed at helping you get great digital photos with the D7000
• Includes a grey and color checker card to help you capture perfect color in any environment
• Delves into the more advanced features of the D7000

Author Tip: Using Ultra-Wide Angle Lenses

Ultra-wide angle lenses are a great way to add an interesting effect to your images. Ultra-wide lenses bend and distort your images, which allows you to portray your subjects in a way that the human eye can’t see. This gives your photos an out of the ordinary look that attracts attention from even the most casual observer.

Getting up close to your subject distorts the perspective causing close-up areas to look huge and areas behind to look inordinately small. This is usually not recommended for portraits of people, but can be used for comedic effect and works especially well for pets.

Using an ultra-wide lens close-up pulls the viewer right into the scene and creates the illusion of extreme depth, which can give your photos an almost 3 -D feeling.

Stepping back from the subject and photographing from further away stretches out the apparent distance between the camera and the subject causing short spans to look immense. Use this technique to add a sense of space and depth to your photos.

Since ultra-wide lenses fit so much of the scene into your photograph you really need to pay attention to your composition. Keep a close eye on the foreground and edges of the frame. An empty foreground and a small subject can make your image boring. Get up close and fill the foreground with your subject, but try to exclude distracting elements from the edges of the frame.

When shooting from a distance, your subject is sure to be small. Use the foreground to include leading lines that draw attention to the subject or to create a near-far dynamic that conveys the apparent distance between the subject and the camera.

Example: Motocross Rider

Example: Boston Terrier

Example: Skateboarder

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Shoot to Thrill: A Hard-Boiled Guide to Digital Photography

Shoot to Thrill: A Hard-Boiled Guide to Digital Photography Review

Shoot to Thrill: A Hard-Boiled Guide to Digital Photography Feature

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Shoot to Thrill

 

“If you’re looking for a fresh, offbeat style, you’ll enjoy this book.”  --John Nack

 

 

If you’re packin’ heat and a D-SLR, SHOOT TO THRILL is like having a bullet-proof vest. Loaded with tips, dames, laughs, tales of noir, and photos shot from the hip!

 

HARD TIMES, TOUGH TALK, HARD-BOILED SOLUTIONS

 

A BOOK TO INSPIRE AMATEURS & PROS ALIKE.

 

Written in the style of a pulp detective novel, this book goes beyond the mechanics of shooting and teaches us all how to “see” with a fresh vision. Shoot to Thrill teaches creative techniques such as

• Achieving dramatic film noir lighting
• Getting the ring flash look (the rage in fashion photography) 
• Experimenting with High Dynamic Range Imaging (HDRI)
• Capturing breaking news, and a lot more

 

Offers valuable “two-fisted tips” on how to score killer shots—from still life to action.

Photographing Arts, Crafts & Collectibles: Take Great Digital Photos for Portfolios, Documentation, or Selling on the Web (A Lark Photography Book)

Photographing Arts, Crafts & Collectibles: Take Great Digital Photos for Portfolios, Documentation, or Selling on the Web (A Lark Photography Book) Review

A classic reference enters the digital age! The long anticipated update of Steve Meltzer’s Photographing Your Craftwork is here—and finally artists have a guide that helps them produce high quality images of their work. Cutting through the jargon and hype around digital photography, Meltzer explains in plain language how digital cameras operate, and explores specific techniques for lighting and photographing jewelry, pottery, glass, installed art, stamps, coins, dolls, and other collectibles. Because a great portfolio and smart use of the internet are so important for professional success, there’s also advice on using such photo editing programs as Adobe™ Photoshop® and CorelPHOTO-PAINT Pro® to turn images into great photographic prints, exciting websites, eye-catching marketing materials, and submissions for exhibition jurying.

A Selection of the Crafter's Choice Book Club.

Mastering Digital Black and White: A Photographer's Guide to High Quality Black-and-White Imaging and Printing (Digital Process and Print)

Mastering Digital Black and White: A Photographer's Guide to High Quality Black-and-White Imaging and Printing (Digital Process and Print) Review

The very nature of black and white photography places a premium on creative interpretation of the image. Advances in digital technology have expanded both the precision of imaging techniques and the interpretive possibilities for black and white imagery. Never before has such a wide array of tools been available to photographers who have a passion for black and white. "Mastering Digital Black and White" is written for these photographers. It serves not only as a comprehensive guide for creating black and white images and prints, but also examines the role of artistic craft in the imaging process. Learn how to employ your digital tools as extensions of your photographic vision. Read in-depth interviews with, and view images from, five accomplished photographers as they discuss their process and inspirations. Prepare to indulge your passion for gallery-quality black-and-white images in the digital darkroom. Additional supporting content for this book and a discussion forum for photographers and printmakers with a passion for black and white can be accessed at: www.masteringdigitalbwbook.com

Learn Digital Photography in a Weekend

Learn Digital Photography in a Weekend Review

This book guides readers through the essentials of both "pure" and "hybrid" digital photography using a hands-on style of instruction. Beginning with the fundamentals of photography, this guide addresses how shooting differs when using digital methods. Other subjects covered include hardware and software needs, shooting tips for a variety of settings, and manipulating and outputting images using a variety of techniques and formats.

Digital Photography For Beginners

Digital Photography For Beginners Review

A DRM free eBook.

If you are still taking pictures with film you really are missing out on a whole new world of enjoyment. Ever since the advent of the “tin type” in the last century, people have been obsessed with taking pictures.

Vacations, holidays and fun filled days with family and friends are all reasons to take pictures that will be enjoyed for years to come. Can you remember those Christmas mornings when you had to pose with your gift while Dad snapped a picture for posterity?
Digital photography has eliminated many of the challenges faced by using conventional film. No longer do you have to worry about running out of film in the middle of a project. Nor is there a waiting period while film is developed.

Digital cameras are generally lightweight and easy to carry. Every year they become smaller and more portable.

Sharing photos with friends and family is very simple when you use digital photography. You can have your photos transferred to a disk and taken to your favorite processor. If you have your own printer you can even print them quickly at home!

Imagine how easy it is to focus on the image you want to create, snap that picture and determine if the result is what you intended. If not, it’s a simple matter to delete the image and try again.

Digital photos of wildlife and scenic landscapes are breathtakingly beautiful. You will amaze yourself at the images you are able to capture.

Keep in mind that selecting the appropriate camera to suit your needs is critical and why we have prepared “Digital Photography for Beginners.”

It can be easy to overspend when purchasing your first digital camera because prices can vary drastically depending on features. That’s where “Digital Photography for Beginners” comes in.

You really do need to do your homework before you put down your hard earned money. “Digital Photography for Beginners” covers this information for you, with information such as:

• Digital or Film - Pros and Cons. Review the differences and make sure you are evaluating the pluses and minuses
• How to Buy a Digital Camera. What you should look for when shopping. Make sure you are buying for the right reasons,
• Other Equipment for Beginners. The camera alone may not be enough to meet your needs. Find out for sure.
• About the Lenses. The digital lens is quite different than lenses used on conventional 35mm. Learn what those differences are and how they affect your performance.
• It's All About the Lighting. Discover how to use light to your advantage.
• Black and White. Yes, you can still take black and white. Find out how it is done.
• How to Get the Right Exposure. Making the difference between success and failure.
• Underwater Cameras. Yes, you can get digital cameras for underwater use.
• Ins and Outs of Landscape Photos. Special techniques will insure your nature photos are successful.
• Photographing Wildlife. Learn how to do it right before you try photographing animals in their natural habitat.
• Read the Manual! Amazing how this step is often overlooked.
• When to Use a Filter. You need to know when and how to use filters for optimum effect.

We’ve made it pretty simple for you to learn how to shop for, purchase and use your first digital camera. All the answers to your questions can be found in “Digital Photography for Beginners” The points to remember are simple and easy. If it’s too difficult, you won’t find it in this guide.

Complete Photoshop CS2 For Digital Photographers (Digital Photography)

Complete Photoshop CS2 For Digital Photographers (Digital Photography) Review

Complete Photoshop CS2 for Digital Photographers is packed with updated coverage and tutorials on the new features of CS2. As with the first edition, this book is designed and written especially for digital photographers. It teaches you how to organize, enhance, correct, and retouch images; how to do creative things with those images; and how to output them. Using Photoshop CS is essentially like having your own digital darkroom on your desktop, and with the help of tutorials in this book, you'll learn how to master this powerful tool. By working through these projects, you'll explore the new and enhanced areas of Photoshop, including more in depth coverage of Camera Raw and working with multiple images. Expanded coverage of Bridge is also provided. When printing your images, paper choices can be critical, so new coverage about color management and working with profiles for getting accurate prints is detailed. In addition, there is coverage of the new sharpening, noise reduction and retouching tools, and methods. We'll also dive into the Lens Warp filter for fixing crooked and warped images. To help you master these tools the book teaches you professional techniques for overcoming the many challenges you'll face and by using these techniques, youÂ'll be able to bring out the best from any photo, while establishing an efficient workflow. If you truly want to understand and master Photoshop CS2 for digital photography, this is the resource you need.

LIFE Guide to Digital Photography: Everything You Need to Shoot Like the Pros

LIFE Guide to Digital Photography: Everything You Need to Shoot Like the Pros Review

Photography has been the business and the passion of LIFE since the original weekly magazine's inception in 1936, and it continues to be the business and passion of LIFE Books and LIFE.com in the new millennium. But photography has surely changed during these many decades. The rigs and gear of old have given way-first slowly, then all at once-to sleek miracle machines that process pixels and have made the darkroom obsolete. The casual photog puts eye to lens, sets everything on auto and captures a photograph that is . . . perfectly fine.

One of LIFE's master shooters-in fact, the final in the long line of distinguished LIFE staff photographers-was Joe McNally, and he has always believed that with a little preparation and care, with a dash of enthusiasm and daring added to the equation, anyone can make a better photo-anyone can turn a "keeper" into a treasure. This was true in days of yore, and it's true in the digital age. Your marvelous new camera, fresh from its box, can indeed perform splendid feats. Joe explains in this book how to take best advantage of what it was designed to do, and also when it is wise to outthink your camera or push your camera-to go for the gold, to create that indelible family memory that you will have blown up as large as the technology will allow, and that will hang on the wall forevermore.

As the storied LIFE photographer and photo editor John Loengard points out in his eloquent foreword to this volume, there are cameras and there are cameras, and they've always been able to do tricks. And then there is photography. Other guides may give you the one, two, three of producing a reasonably well exposed shot, but Joe McNally and the editors of LIFE can give you that, and then can show you how to make a picture. In a detailed, friendly, conversational, anecdotal, sometimes rollicking way, that's what they do in these pages.

Prepare to click.

Profitable Photography in Digital Age: Strategies for Success

Profitable Photography in Digital Age: Strategies for Success Review

This groundbreaking resource demonstrates how to use digital imaging and the Internet as the cornerstone of a successful photography business. Topics covered include setting business goals, marketing, setting prices, selling prints, running a Web-based photography business, working with stock agencies, legally protecting images, and more. Both serious amateurs considering a start-up and established businesses looking for fresh approaches need this timely, relevant book.

Cheat Sheet: Digital Black & White

Cheat Sheet: Digital Black & White Review

Best-selling author and award-winning photographer Harold Davis gives you the low-down on creating great black and white images with a checklist and Q & A that you can take with you anywhere.

Each Harold Davis photography Cheat Sheet is intended to provide you succinct information about a specific topic when and where you need it. You can use this Cheat Sheet in several ways. The Cheat Sheet provides an overview of everything you need to know about a photographic topic if you need to refresh your memory. In addition, you can use a Cheat Sheet in the field as a check list to make sure you haven't forgotten an important aspect of a specific kind of digital photography.

Each Cheat Sheet includes a photo case study, a checklist for use in the field, and the most common questions and answers regarding the specific photographic topic.

Compiled and written by master photographer and author Harold Davis, and extensively field-tested, you will find each Cheat Sheet an invaluable addition to your photographic arsenal.

Digital Wildlife Photography

Digital Wildlife Photography Review

The ultimate reference for aspiring and established natural history photographers.

Digital photography has quickly become the norm for all photographers. For those shooting wildlife in particular, it has opened new realms of expression and technique. This comprehensive and easy-to-use guide is suitable for photographers of all levels of experience and covers all aspects of using digital equipment for wildlife photography.

Wildlife photographer David Tipling explains how digital equipment has changed the art of photography and shows how photographers can adapt their craft to exploit this new technology. He guides the reader carefully through every aspect of digital wildlife photography, referencing his own stunning photographs with technical notes and detailed captions. Concise instructions are provided for cameras and lenses, field craft, locations, composition, post-processing, image manipulation, publication and more.

Chapters include:

• Getting started
• Taking pictures
• Field techniques
• Creative techniques
• The digital darkroom
• Working in RAW
• Basic image adjustments inside Adobe PhotoShop™
• Storage and backup
• Printing and scanning
• Examples from the wild
• The business of wildlife photography.

The author addresses those challenges unique to wildlife photography and offers solutions and advice based on years of field experience using both conventional and digital equipment.

Photographing Yosemite Digital Field Guide

Photographing Yosemite Digital Field Guide Review

The ideal companion guide for capturing awe-inspiring photos of Yosemite!

Whether using a compact camera or a high-end dSLR, this companion guide provides you with detailed information for taking spectacular shots of some of the most recognizable landmarks in the world. Whether you aim to capture memorable photos of Half Dome, El Capitan, Vernal Fall, Mariposa Grove, or one of Yosemite's other many remarkable attractions, 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 Yosemite'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 Lewis Kemper
• Presents clear, understandable tips and techniques that span all skill levels, using all types of digital cameras, from compact cameras to high end DSLRs
• Features Yosemite'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 this beautiful U.S. National Park for the first time, this handy guide will help capture fantastic photos!

Just One Flash: A Practical Approach to Lighting for Digital Photography

Just One Flash: A Practical Approach to Lighting for Digital Photography Review

Just One Flash: A Practical Approach to Lighting for Digital Photography Feature

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Filled with tips for producing paramount effects using a single flash, this guide shows amateur and professional photographers how to lighten their gear load and free up their budget. With an in-depth look at equipment and special features, this manual covers essential topics such as shooting in RAW format, manual versus automatic, selecting the right ISO setting, the effect of aperture, using the flash’s zoom feature, changing the angle of the flash, and wireless triggering. Also including creativity-enhancing exercises and approaches, this guide gives examples of creative lighting applications for still life, editorial images, wedding shots, and landscape photos.

The Photoshop Darkroom 2: Creative Digital Transformations

The Photoshop Darkroom 2: Creative Digital Transformations Review

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Award-winning photography/design team Harold and Phyllis Davis are back with a brand-new volume in their new Photoshop Darkroom series. Picking up where their best-selling first book left off, The Photoshop Darkroom 2: Advanced Digital Post-Processing will show you everything you need to know to take your digital imaging skills to the next level.

Great photographers know that the best images begin well before the shutter clicks, and certainly well before Photoshop boots up. Harold takes a step back, and shares his helpful tips for capturing the most compelling images possible by keeping in mind what type of post-processing you'll do before you start shooting. You'll also find complete coverage of important topics such as compositing, working with layers, and HDR. Packed with tons of eye-popping images which have won Harold national acclaim, this is a fantastic resource for photographers who want to think outside the box and create truly stunning artwork.

• Compatible with any version of Photoshop
• Useful case studies break information down into condensed, real-world examples which are easy to follow and put into practice immediately
• Images and supplemental material are available for free on Focal Press's website

Amazon Exclusive: Selected Techniques from The Photoshop Darkroom 2: Creative Digital Transformations

These images show some of the techniques explained in The Photoshop Darkroom 2:

I used multi-RAW processing to build up this striking portrait with a dark background. Photoshop’s retouching features smoothed the skin and helped enhance the eyes.

This macro photo of water drop reflections and refractions was enhanced using partial desaturation and the soft light blending mode.

This image of sea palms (kelp) in the surf is a stacked composite view with photos taken over a period of time combined in Photoshop.

This photo composite started with a shot of an empty eggshell, and an entirely separate shot of a wasp. In Photoshop, I used an LAB color adjustment to turn the wasp wings green, then composited the wasp into the eggshell.

Amazon Exclusive: A Letter from Harold and Phyllis Davis on The Photoshop Darkroom 2: Creative Digital Transformations

Dear Amazon Readers,

How would you like a Photoshop book that is one part inspiration, one part nuts-and-bolts techniques, and 100% as visually gorgeous as a 21st-century Photoshop book should be? That’s our idea behind The Photoshop Darkroom 2: to inspire you so you can create your best imagery with the tools you need.

There’s really no secret sauce here. Our earlier book, The Photoshop Darkroom: Creative Digital Post-Processing has been hailed as “the best Photoshop book ever,” “easy to use,” and “fun!” We’ve used the same approach in The Photoshop Darkroom 2: Creative Digital Transformations. We don’t try to cover everything: we explain Photoshop from the perspective of what we really do every day in the course of our professional lives. We are not interested in bells and whistles for the sake of bells and whistles; we are interested in getting things done. We believe that having fun and being inspired is part of the point of Photoshop, and we’ve tried to make every page in our book both fun and inspiring.

We often get asked two questions about The Photoshop Darkroom 2: First, how does this book relate to the first Photoshop Darkroom? And then, do I need the latest and greatest version of Photoshop to get the most out of your book?

These are good questions.

The Photoshop Darkroom 2 and the original Photoshop Darkroom are companion volumes. Each one is meant to be read on its own. Since we didn’t want to repeat ourselves too much, in some places in The Photoshop Darkroom 2 we refer you to the first book for more in-depth information about certain topics. But you certainly don’t need to read them in order.

As the subtitle, Creative Digital Transformations, suggests, The Photoshop Darkroom 2 emphasizes the portions of Photoshop that involve changing the nature of what is shown: retouching to remove flaws and enhance beauty, making the unseen visible, and photo compositing to create new worlds.

The Photoshop Darkroom 2 was written using the most up-to-date software available at the time of writing, Adobe Photoshop CS5 and Adobe Lightroom 3. A few of the features specific to these versions are discussed in the book. However, for the most part, the techniques shown in The Photoshop Darkroom 2 (as with the first Photoshop Darkroom) involve core features of Photoshop such as layers and masking that have been available for a long time.

If you are new to Photoshop, The Photoshop Darkroom 2 is designed to get you up to speed quickly. If you are an old hand in the digital darkroom, we think you’ll find some new techniques in The Photoshop Darkroom 2--and, more importantly, some new ideas about how to approach Photoshop and the digital future.

We hope our book helps you along your path as a photographer and digital image creator. Enjoy!

--Harold and Phyllis Davis