The Adobe Photoshop CS5 Book for Digital Photographers (Voices That Matter)

The Adobe Photoshop CS5 Book for Digital Photographers (Voices That Matter) Review

The Adobe Photoshop CS5 Book for Digital Photographers (Voices That Matter) Feature

• Best-selling book, updated for Adobe Photoshop CS5, shows the exact techniques digital photographers need to know to create beautiful images
• Scott Kelby is the best-selling computer book author in the world.

Are you ready for an amazing new version of The Photoshop Book that breaks all the rules? Scott Kelby, Editor and Publisher of Photoshop User magazine—and the best-selling Photoshop author in the world today—once again takes this book to a whole new level as he uncovers more of the latest, most important, and most useful new Adobe Photoshop CS5 techniques for digital photographers.

This major update to his award-winning, record-breaking book does 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 it out on your own. Instead, Scott shows you step by step the exact techniques used by today’s cutting-edge digital photographers, and best of all, he shows you flat-out exactly which settings to use, when to use them, and why. That’s why the previous editions of this book are widely used as the official study guide in photography courses at colleges and universities around the world.

Each year, Scott trains thousands of professional photographers how to use Photoshop, and almost without exception they have the same questions, the same problems, and the same challenges—and that’s exactly what he covers in this book. You’ll learn:

• The sharpening techniques the pros really use.
• The pros’ tricks for fixing the most common digital photo problems fast!
• The step-by-step setup for getting what comes out of your printer to match exactly what you see onscreen.
• A whole chapter on how to process HDR (High Dynamic Range) images using CS5’s new Merge to HDR Pro.
• How to master CS5’s new Content-Aware Fill.
• How to color correct any photo without breaking a sweat.
• How to process RAW images like a pro (plus how to take advantage of all the new Camera Raw features in CS5!).
• How to use the included gray card to make color correction just a matter of three clicks.
• How to show your work like a pro!
• A host of shortcuts, workarounds, and slick “insider” tricks to send your productivity through the roof!

Plus, Scott includes a special bonus chapter with his own CS5 workflow, from start to finish, and each chapter ends with a Photoshop Killer Tips section, packed with time-saving, job-saving tips that make all the difference. If you’re a digital photographer, and if you’re ready to learn all the “tricks of the trade”—the same ones that today’s leading pros use to correct, edit, sharpen, retouch, and present their work—then you’re holding the book that will do just that.

Off-Camera Flash Techniques for Digital Photographers

Off-Camera Flash Techniques for Digital Photographers Review

Rather than focusing on the gear needed to use off-camera flash, this specialized resource hones in on the techniques needed—addressing photographers’ most common questions and providing practical examples of off-camera flash used on real assignments. Seeking to address the various challenges of off-camera lighting, professional photographers and advanced amateurs alike will find a range of confidence-building instruction, beginning with basic how’s and why’s of lighting for creative effect, the types of equipment available and instruction about their proper use, clear definitions of various technical concepts such as managing shutter speed and controlling flash exposure, using ambient light as well as natural sunlight during a shoot, and incorporating off-camera flash into a portrait session. Concluding this lesson plan is a look at five different real-life photo sessions, each employing a different flash technique. Here, photographers get a deeper understanding of each concept put into practice, marrying the elements of lighting with the natural elements presented by the shoot.

Digital Photography For Dummies, DVD + Book Bundle

Digital Photography For Dummies, DVD + Book Bundle Review

An amazing value for digital photography beginners-Digital Cameras & Photography For Dummies, a full-color book, plus a 60-minute DVD! This value-priced bundle is the perfect how-to package for novice digital photographers who want to start taking great pictures right away. It features a 256-page, full-color guide that shows how to take great photos, edit them, and show them off-including special "makeover" chapters that explain how to turn bad photos into good ones. The 60-minute DVD demonstrates how to work with light, focus, and exposure to get great photos when shooting sports action, in low light, or a panorama. It also offers tutorials on editing with Photoshop Elements and sharing photos using online services.

The Table of Contents includes:

Ch 1: Choosing and Using Your Camera
Ch 2: Fast and Easy Picture Taking
Ch 3: Getting the Right Exposure
Ch 4: Composing Better Shots
Ch 5: Photographing Special Subjects
Ch 6: Transferring and Organizing Your Photos
Ch 7: Easy Edits and Modest Makeovers
Ch 8: Major Makeovers Using Adobe Photoshop Elements
Ch 9: Sending, Posting, and Copying Photos to Disk
Ch 10: Printing and Scanning Your Photos
Ch 11: Ten Tips for Better Photos
Ch 12: Ten Benefits of Using Flickr
Ch 13: Ten Uses for Adobe Photoshop Express

Digital SLR Cameras and Photography For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

Digital SLR Cameras and Photography For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) Review

The perennial digital photography bestseller, now updated to cover the hottest topics

Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies has been a bestseller since it first came into the picture, and this new edition gets you up to (shutter) speed on the latest technologies available. Veteran author David Busch walks you through new camera models from the leading manufacturers, WiFi and GPS options, full HD moviemaking, and the latest dSLR features. He also provides you with a solid foundation of knowledge about exposure, composition, and lighting that any new dSLR user needs to know to get great results from the camera.

The straightforward-but-friendly coverage offers tips for choosing a camera and accessories, using different controls, maximizing lighting and exposure, and editing your photos. With this helpful book by your side, you'll learn your way around shutter speed, aperture, and ISO so that you can get a handle on the big picture while you take pictures!

• Introduces you to all the features common to dSLR cameras, whether it's Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax, Olympus, or another digital SLR camera
• Shares tips on composition, lighting and exposure controls, and file formats
• Shows you how to get photos from your camera to a computer and then how to manage, edit, and share your pics
• Offers hints on improving your skills, online resources, and the jargon of the pros

If you're ready to get in the dSLR picture, then this is the book you need.

Improve Your HDR Photography (Improve Your Photography)

Improve Your HDR Photography (Improve Your Photography) Review

There are hundreds of simple HDR tutorials online, but few tips on improving your HDR photography past the absolute basics. This book was designed to fill that void with dozens of easy-to-implement tips and techniques to create realistic-looking HDR images.

The first chapter is a quick HDR tutorial for beginners, and then the remaining chapters build on the basic knowledge with advanced techniques and dozens of tips from the pros.

This book focuses on shooting HDR in the field, and post-processing your HDR images using Photomatix software. The book is packed full of hundreds of tips from professional HDR photographers.

The edition of this book currently available on this page was published on March 8, 2011. This new version has a significantly expanded section on post-processing your HDR on the computer using Photomatix.

Stock Photography 101: An Easy Guide to Stock Photography

Stock Photography 101: An Easy Guide to Stock Photography Review

How to Make Money with Your Photos

The content in this 30 page booklet was originally written in 2008 as a feature article for a stock photography website that I have since retired.

This material was written with beginners in mind.

Many photography enthusiasts dream of being able to make a living with their photos. As of February 2012, there are possibly hundreds of ways that you can now earn money from your photos online.

This booklet focuses on just one: Stock Photography. It is not designed to cover the entire gamut of the options available today. It is designed to help introduce you to one small sub-section of what is available.

This booklet is designed to provide you with an introductory overview of this type of photography so that you may make an informed decision about whether it is a path you might like to take.


What is Stock Photography?
Royalty Free vs. Rights Managed Stock Photography
Rights Managed Stock Photography
Royalty Free Micro Stock Photography
Stock Photography Tips: Creativity vs. Sale Ability
Selling Pictures of People: Model Releases
Can Photographers Make Money With Stock Photography?
Which stock photography agencies should I join

(Article: 5725 Words + color photos)

Low Cost High Impact Portrait Photography

Low Cost High Impact Portrait Photography Review

The first and main section deals with tips about portrait photography using a compact or point and shoot camera.

This is followed by a section that deals with getting the most out of a point and shoot camera when photographing various subjects.

The final section deals with a very useful low light function that many compact cameras possess.

The book contains a lot of information which is delivered in an informal, conversational style.It is fully illustrated using images shot with a hundred dollar point and shoot camera, by the author.

Anyone who has purchased or is thinking of purchasing a point and shoot camera would benefit from this book. Many of the tips and suggestions are also applicable to any type of camera including DSLRs.

David Busch's Nikon D5100 Guide to Digital SLR Photography

David Busch's Nikon D5100 Guide to Digital SLR Photography Review

The Nikon D5100 is the most advanced entry-level camera that Nikon has ever introduced. It boasts 16.2 megapixels of resolution, sophisticated full HD movie-making capabilities, and blazing fast automatic focus. As the owner of a Nikon D5100, you demand the ability to take outstanding pictures with your new camera. DAVID BUSCH'S NIKON D5100 GUIDE TO DIGITAL SLR PHOTOGRAPHY shows you how, when, and why to use all the cool features, controls, and functions of the Nikon D5100 to take great photographs. Introductory chapters will help you get comfortable with the basics of your camera before you dive right into exploring creative ways to apply file formats, resolution, aperture/priority exposure, and other automatic exposure features. Beautiful, full-color images illustrate where the essential buttons and dials are, so you'll quickly learn how to use the Nikon D5100, and use it like a pro!