BetterPhoto Basics

BetterPhoto Basics
Author: Jim Miotke
Publisher: Amphoto Books
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2011-02-09
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 0817400249

Absolutely anyone can take better photos! If you can press a button, you can take great pictures. It’s as simple as that. In BetterPhoto Basics, Jim Miotke, founder of the popular online photography school BetterPhoto.com, shares tips and tricks to improve your photos right away, no matter what camera you’re using. Too busy to read a book? No problem—flip to any page for an instant tip to use right away! Learn to compose knockout shots, make the most of indoor and outdoor light, and photograph twenty popular subjects, from sunsets and flowers to a family portrait. Those who want to go further get tips on controlling exposure and the secrets behind ten advanced creative techniques. And everyone will appreciate Jim’s breakdown of easy fixes to make in Photoshop. No matter what your level of experience, you’ll be amazed how easy it is to start taking photos like the pros.

National Geographic Photo Basics

National Geographic Photo Basics
Author: Joel Sartore
Publisher:
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2020
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1426219709

Boredom Busters: For digital camera and smartphone users, this fun, easy how-to guide teaches the essentials of taking great pictures from an experienced National Geographic photographer.

The Beginner's Photography Guide

The Beginner's Photography Guide
Author:
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2013-05-01
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 146541634X

In contrast to the jargon-filled manuals that come with most digital cameras, The Beginner's Photography Guide presents step-by-step digital slr camera basics, while introducing and demonstrating a wide variety of techniques that will inspire the novice digital photographer. Grouped together by themes-color, composition, natural light, framing, and more-each camera technique is broken down into an easy-to-follow step-by-step sequence, and features annotated photographs and suggestions on getting the best from digital slr cameras and taking eye-catching photos.

Basics Creative Photography 01: Design Principles

Basics Creative Photography 01: Design Principles
Author: Jeremy Webb
Publisher: AVA Publishing
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2010-12-05
Genre: Art
ISBN: 2940411360

This resource takes readers through the basic elements of design--line, shape, color, space, texture, and light--and shows how design awareness through the application of these concepts can add rhythm, movement, contrast and a new level of depth and dimension to their images.

Basics Creative Photography 02: Context and Narrative

Basics Creative Photography 02: Context and Narrative
Author: Maria Short
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2011-08-19
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 2940447128

Throughout this book, Maria Short guides you through the ideas and methods behind creating meaningful, communicative images. With case studies and dozens of examples from some of the world's most engaging photographers, this is a beautiful introduction to a fascinating aspect of photography. Featured topics: The function of photographs; What is narrative?; Choosing your subject; Concept; Intention and interpretation; The single image; Series of photographs; Signs and symbols; Using text; The response of the audience. Featured photographers: Berenice Abbott; Eve Arnold; Tina Barney; Robert Capa; Henri Cartier-Bresson; Jill Cole; Gregory Crewdson; Paul Fusco; Stuart Griffiths; Britta Jaschinski; Seba Kurtis; Jem Southam; Tom Stoddart; Newsha Tavakolian and Weegee.

Basics Photography 02: Lighting

Basics Photography 02: Lighting
Author: David Prakel
Publisher: AVA Publishing
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2007-05
Genre: Art
ISBN: 2940373035

Basics Photography 02- Lighting by David Pr kel is an essential guide to the creative use of light in capturing photographic images. The book explains the theory of how light 'works' for the photographer, encouraging the reader to explore and experiment. It argues for an understanding of lighting as a fundamental quality of good photography. Technical concepts and the use of different varieties of light source are explained with the aid of clear diagrams and inspiring images. Lighting offers an essential introduction to the subject and represents a comprehensive reference for students and aspiring photographers.

Basics Photography 01

Basics Photography 01
Author: David Präkel
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2012-08-02
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 2940411778

One of AVA's most successful publications, Composition teaches the formal elements of how to organize space within the photographic frame and apply composition in real-world situations.

Basics Photography 05: Post Production Colour

Basics Photography 05: Post Production Colour
Author: Steve MacLeod
Publisher: AVA Publishing
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2008-02-05
Genre: Art
ISBN: 2940373590

Basics Photography- Post-Production Colour is richly illustrated with informative diagrams and inspirational images, making this book an invaluable guidebook for any photographer or aspiring photographic student.

Design Principles for Photography

Design Principles for Photography
Author: Jeremy Webb
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 237
Release: 2020-09-11
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1000213234

In an age over-saturated with photographic imagery, Design Principles for Photography demonstrates how design awareness can add a new level of depth to your images. By adapting and experimenting with the tried and tested techniques used by graphic designers every day, you can add dynamism and impact to your imagery, whatever the style or genre - something that today's editors, curators and publishers are all crying out for.The second edition includes examples of unsuccessful compositions, annotated images highlighting key techniques and an expanded glossary. There’s also a new section on movements in photography and their reflection in composition, including modernism, expressionism, and surrealism and interviews with international practitioners discussing how they’ve included design principles in their work. Featured topics: Basic design theory; the use of space; positional decisions; the elements of design; line; shape or form; space; texture; light; colour; pattern; rhythm; contrast; scale and proportion; abstraction; movement and flow; containment; emphasis and emotion; justaposition; incongruity; mood and emotion.

4-H Guide to Digital Photography

4-H Guide to Digital Photography
Author: Daniel Johnson
Publisher: Voyageur Press
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2010-01-04
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 9780760336526

Suddenly, anyone with a cell phone is a photographer. This book takes the basics of digital photography and makes them the tools for creative, interesting, and artistic picture-taking. Illuminating the most popular of 4-H projects, Daniel Johnson instructs beginners in the basics of composition, lighting, and the use of flashes--among other fundamentals of capturing a picture that’s more than just “flash.” With step-by-step, illustrated directions, along with spectacular examples, this book is the perfect starting point for 4-H’rs taking up digital photography--and for anyone who wants to learn how to take superior digital pictures.