Freelance Photographer's Handbook: Success in Professional Digital Photography, 2nd Edition

Freelance Photographer's Handbook: Success in Professional Digital Photography, 2nd Edition Review

Providing useful strategies for becoming a freelance photographer and building a successful business, this in-depth manual offers a complete overview of the profession—from perfecting the art form to project management. Demonstrating important points for getting started—customer service, marketing, billing, and negotiating prices—this comprehensive guide also delves into important matters of law, taxes, permits, insurance, and copyrights. Paying special attention to the evolving role of technology in the creation, marketing, and sales of images, this reference provides invaluable advice on digital photo equipment, computers and software, and custom processing. Loaded with entirely new images, this revised edition details a variety of interests—such as advertising, entertainment, fashion, or travel—and presents step-by-step instructions for turning a passion for photography into an exciting, full-time career.

Travel Photography: How to Take Striking Photography (Insight Guides)

Travel Photography: How to Take Striking Photography (Insight Guides) Review

The book starts with an inspiring introduction followed by a history from the first cameras to the digital future. The technical side is taken up with separate chapters on Light, Composition and the Camera before the main section of the book, The Journey, examines different areas of travel photography from Mountains and Deserts to Cityscapes and Festivals, with a close-up look at some personal experiences of contributors as well as special features ranging from Underwater Photography to Extreme Destinations. In the final section there is detailed guidance on storage and archiving of digital images, digital enhancement, viewing and printing, sharing and selling.

Digital Sports Photography : Take Winning Shots Every Time

Digital Sports Photography : Take Winning Shots Every Time Review

You can freeze that one moment in time

Sports photography gets you up close and personal with the action you crave, the athletes you idolize, or the activities that make memories for your children. It also provides plenty of frustration for amateurs and professionals alike. How do you shoot on a rainy day? What about the crowd at the finish line? Can you capture the tension as the ball trembles on the rim? You can, with the professional advice these experts provide. No matter what your sport or level of expertise, this book can make you a better digital sports photographer.

• Benefit from the advice of more than 20 top sports photographers, including Terrell Lloyd, official photographer for the San Francisco 49ers
• Learn to handle bad lighting, weather, fast-moving athletes, flash limitations, and other challenges
• Identify key things to consider when switching from film to digital
• Get specific advice on how to shoot a wide range of sports: extreme, outdoor, indoor, competitive, recreational, and more
• Discover ways to sell your photos and manage legal issues
• See dozens of full-color examples illustrating professional tips and techniques
• Take great photos with any kind of digital camera, from a point-and-shoot to an SLR
• Find out how to get photos onto the Web easily and quickly

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!

David Pogue's Digital Photography: The Missing Manual

David Pogue's Digital Photography: The Missing Manual Review

David Pogue's Digital Photography: The Missing Manual Feature

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If you're ready to jump into digital photography or would like to increase the skills you already have, David Pogue's Digital Photography: The Missing Manual is just what you need. Bestselling author David Pogue provides a no-nonsense guide to the entire process, including how to: buy and use a digital camera; get the same photographic effects as the pros; manage the results on your Mac or PC; edit photos; and, finally, share the results with your adoring fans -- on paper, online, or on mugs, jigsaw puzzles, and blankets.

After reviewing hundreds of digital cameras and photo services in his weekly New York Times column, David Pogue knows digital photography. With this new Missing Manual you will:

• Get expert advice on how to choose a digital camera, including information on the only specs that matter. (Hint: it's not about megapixels).
• Learn the basics of lighting, composition, and shooting lots of photos
• Understand how to choose the best camera settings for 20 different scenarios
• Unravel the problems of correcting images and storing them
• Learn David's tips and tricks for sharing and printing images
• Get a special troubleshooting section you can turn to when things go wrong

David Pogue's witty, authoritative voice has demystified the Mac, Windows, iPods and iPhones for millions of readers. Now, he offers step-by-step instructions and plenty of friendly advice to help you join in the fun and get real satisfaction from digital photography.

Canon EOS Digital Photography Photo Workshop

Canon EOS Digital Photography Photo Workshop Review

Veteran professional photographer Serge Timacheff walks you through the features of the Canon EOS DSLR camera; selecting, understanding, and using lenses and accessories; and caring for your equipment. You'll also get professional insight into protecting your gear and building your skill set. Once you understand how to build a photography system that meets your needs and discover which filters and accessories are best for you, you can begin to embrace all the Canon EOS camera system has to offer.

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

The amazing world of underwater photography (A Silver Burdett international library selection)

The amazing world of underwater photography (A Silver Burdett international library selection) Review

Explains how to photograph underwater plant and animal life simply and safely while snorkeling.

Sports Photography: How to Capture Action and Emotion

Sports Photography: How to Capture Action and Emotion Review

The ultimate guide to sports photography for anyone who wants to capture great sports pictures.

Seasoned sports photographer Peter Skinner uses 211 stunning examples from the work of Walter Ioss, Ben Chen, Bob Gomel, Duane Hart, Mark Johnson, and six other renowned photographers—as well as his personal archives—to show exactly how to take great action photos. Whether the subject is baseball or basketball, rock climbing or golf, kayaking or soccer or stickball or swimming, Sports Photography offers comprehensive, detailed, easy-to-understand information on how to get crisp, clear shots that capture the movement, grace, and mood of the moment. Special projects and self-assignments, plus detailed information on equipment, film and digital techniques, showing emotion, and more, make this the essential primer for sports fans, parents, beginners, or aspiring professionals. Get into the game with Sports Photography. 200 Color, 11 B&W Illustrations

The Art & Technique of Underwater Photography

The Art & Technique of Underwater Photography Review

This book is aimed at anyone who is considering or beginning underwater photography, but also has the scope to help the more experienced photographer develop specific techniques, perfect particular subjects, and give advice on entering competitions and selling your work.

The subjects covered by each chapter are designed to allow you to pick your entry level and then aid both the beginner or more experienced photographer to expand and hone their skills within each technique before moving onto the next.

Photography underwater is potentially the most difficult of photographic disciplines, as most techniques that work well on the surface usually fail miserably underwater, and monitoring one's life support system, buoyancy and sea conditions complicate things even more. Using the step-by-step techniques helps the reader find all the information required for a particular technique presented in a relaxed and easy-to-grasp style.

Also Recommended: "Nature Photography," "The Art of Wildlife Photography."

Langford's Advanced Photography, Eighth Edition: The guide for aspiring photographers (The Langford Series)

Langford's Advanced Photography, Eighth Edition: The guide for aspiring photographers (The Langford Series) Review

Langford's Advanced Photography is the only advanced photography guide a serious student or aspiring professional will ever need. In this eighth edition, Efthimia Bilissi continues in the footsteps of Michael Langford by combining an unrivalled level of technical detail with a straightforward writing style while simultaneously bringing the text firmly in to the digital era. This book covers the entire photographic process from a technical standpoint - not only detailing the 'how' but also explaining the 'why' that is so often missing from photography texts. From the workings of cameras, lenses, digital imaging sensors and software to new hot topics such as HDR imaging, digital asset management, and even running your own photography business, everything a serious photographer could need to extend their art into professional realms is covered. The book also benefits from a full glossary, charts and inspirational full color images throughout, with summaries and projects at the end of each chapter to reinforce the theory.

Key Features * Highly respected guide for serious photographers wanting to advance their skills, now in its 8th edition * Fully updated to cover new digital technologies and methodolgies, from HDR imaging to digital asset management and even running your own photography business * The ONLY comprehensive guide to photography at an advanced level for the serious amateur, student or training professional

Start Your Own Photography Business: Studio, Freelance, Gallery, Events (Start Your Own Photography Business: Studio, Freelance, Events)

Start Your Own Photography Business: Studio, Freelance, Gallery, Events (Start Your Own Photography Business: Studio, Freelance, Events) Review

Picture Yourself a Success

If you have a talent for snapping great pictures, why not turn your hobby into a lucrative business? You can take portraits in a studio or on location, submit photos as a freelancer to newspapers and magazines, frame and display your favorite shots in a gallery, or record special events like weddings and sweet sixteen parties. No matter where your talents and interests lie, you can make a bundle from your work with this expert advice.

Learn how to:

• Set up a functional studio and build a portfolio
• Choose the right equipment for all types of photos-and find great deals on the cameras and accessories you need
• Find paying jobs and market yourself professionally
• Get great exposure for your work at art festivals, contests, galleries, local businesses and more
• Protect yourself from legal concerns such as copyright infringement and privacy issues

Whether you want to earn a little extra money with a part-time business or set yourself up as a full-time, professional photographer, all the information you need to succeed is inside.

The Underwater Photographer's Handbook

The Underwater Photographer's Handbook Review

The Underwater Photographer's Handbook Feature

• Hardcover with jacket showing scene of underwater photographer.

This book is a complete illustrated practical guide to photographing the underwater world. Givew step-by-step instructions on equipment maintenance and repair - and much more.

Ocean: Photographs from the World's Greatest Underwater Photographers

Ocean: Photographs from the World's Greatest Underwater Photographers Review

This collection of great marine photography by famous underwater photographers includes works by Scott Frier, chief expedition photograper for the Cousteau Society, and Flip Nicklin, the "premier whale photographer in the world". 225 photos.

Fifty Places to Dive Before You Die: Diving Experts Share the World's Greatest Destinations

Fifty Places to Dive Before You Die: Diving Experts Share the World's Greatest Destinations Review

Fifty Places to Dive Before You Die: Diving Experts Share the World's Greatest Destinations Feature

• ISBN13: 9781584797104
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The earth’s oceans hold many wondrous surprises—be they the small, colorful “critters” off the coast of Papua New Guinea, opportunistic red demon squids in the Sea of Cortes, or naval wrecks in the lagoon of Bikini Atoll. In Fifty Places to Dive Before You Die Chris Santella has invited diving experts from around the world to share some of their favorite destinations, so ardent divers can experience these underwater wonders for themselves—either on location in their SCUBA gear, or at home in their armchair.

 

The fifth in Santella’s bestselling “Fifty Places” series, the book takes divers from hot-spot destinations like Raja Ampat (off the coast of West Guinea) to old Caribbean favorites like Grand Cayman Isles. Readers will swim among whale sharks off Myanmar, befriend wolf eels off the coast of Maine, and marvel at the giant mola mola of Lembognan, Indonesia. These wonderful creatures—plus the brilliant coral reefs that often provide their backdrop—are captured in 40 gorgeous color photos from the world’s greatest underwater photographers. And for readers who want to travel to these breathtaking locales, Santella provides complete “If You Go” suggestions to help you plan your trip.

The Deep: The Extraordinary Creatures of the Abyss

The Deep: The Extraordinary Creatures of the Abyss Review

On dry land, most organisms are confined to the surface, or at most to altitudes of a hundred meters—the height of the tallest trees. In the oceans, though, living space has both vertical and horizontal dimensions: with an average depth of 3800 meters, the oceans offer 99% of the space on Earth where life can develop. And the deep sea, which has been immersed in total darkness since the dawn of time, occupies 85% of ocean space, forming the planet’s largest habitat.  Yet these depths abound with mystery. The deep sea is mostly uncharted—only about 5 percent of the seafloor has been mapped with any reasonable degree of detail—and we know very little about the creatures that call it home. Current estimates about the number of species yet to be found vary between ten and thirty million.  The deep sea no longer has anything to prove; it is without doubt Earth’s largest reservoir of life.

Combining the latest scientific discoveries with astonishing color imagery, The Deep takes readers on a voyage into the darkest realms of the ocean. Revealing nature’s oddest and most mesmerizing creatures in crystalline detail, The Deep features more than two hundred color photographs of terrifying sea monsters, living fossils, and ethereal bioluminescent creatures, some photographed here for the very first time. Accompanying these breathtaking photographs are contributions from some of the world’s most respected researchers that examine the biology of deep-sea organisms, the ecology of deep-sea habitats, and the history of deep-sea exploration.

An unforgettable visual and scientific tour of the teeming abyss, The Deep celebrates the incredible diversity of life on Earth and will captivate anyone intrigued by the unseen—and unimaginable—creatures of the deep sea. 

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Silver Springs: The Underwater Photography of Bruce Mozert

Silver Springs: The Underwater Photography of Bruce Mozert Review

During the heyday of Florida theme parks, Bruce Mozert created some of the most memorable kitsch photography of the era. His underwater shots of beautiful models in crystal-clear waters were sent out on wire services and helped establish Silver Springs as Florida's premier tourist attraction. In the 1950s, his work helped lure the postwar generation to a land of fantastic, tropical, and mass-produced amusement.

 

Silver Springs's popularity never depended upon parrots, monkeys, alligators, airboats, water-ski shows, or models dressed as mermaids. Instead, its appeal was primarily beneath the surface of the water, with cruises on glass bottom boats the major attraction.

 

Mozert was Silver Springs's official photographer for nearly forty-five years, and his images were designed to sell the park. No one came up with ideas as zany or as memorable as he. A model cooks at a stove, wooden spoon at her mouth to taste, while condensed milk rises from a hidden can (to look like smoke); another bathes in a tub, scrubbing her toes; yet another relaxes on a chaise lounge while a nearby air conditioner hums away.