Following up on the success of his first book, Photographing Men, photographer and author Jeff Rojas has created a companion book that covers everything you need to know about photographing women.Unlike so many other books on the market that focus on photographing women—which are often just a collection of images that show different posing and lighting setups—in Photographing Women: Posing, Lighting, and Shooting Techniques for Portrait and Fashio...

From leading photography expert Me Ra Koh, "The Photo Mom," comes the book for parents with little to no photography experience who want to capture better portraits and photos of their families using any camera.What parent doesn’t want to capture the perfectly imperfect joy of family life through photos? From holidays and vacations to portraits and shared moments, celebrated photographer (and mom) Me Ra Koh not only helps moms and dads take better photos, but inspi...

The digital colorist’s job is no longer to simply balance, fix, and optimize. Today’s filmmakers often want to recreate the idiosyncrasies of older recording methods, or are looking for something completely new, to differentiate the look of a given project. Furthermore, end-to-end digital shooting, postproduction, and distribution means that stylizations and effects once created by the film lab are no longer photochemically available. The color grading suite has become the lab, and these s...

Love your new 16 megapixel wonder, but having a hard time configuring it or understanding all of its functions? Then this book is for you. Written for the advanced user (with tutorials and easy explanations in case you're not so advanced), this easy-to-understand yet thorough guide provides a complete instruction manual which explains each feature in plain English and provides hundreds of visual examples as well. There is no better way to learn about and get the most out of your camera.

The pinup look made famous on WWII bombers and in the 1950s has become a timeless classic that is now undergoing a revival through digital photography. Alongside the rapid growth of the Boudoir genre - also covered in this book - the retro pinup look is an increasingly popular request from clients. This book will show you all how to achieve it, whether you're shooting professionally, or just for fun.

In Portrait Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots, author and photographer Erik Valind shows you how to get the best shots of your subjects–whether you’re in a studio or outdoors, at a family get-together, or at a formal event.Starting with the fundamentals of portrait photography, including how to select the right camera settings and lenses and how to compose your shots, Erik covers building a rapport with your subject, and offers suggestions for poses that flatter y...

This book covers five topics related to eliminating errors or developing new photographic habits. There are 45 tips listed on these pages, so you will have no excuse for leaving your camera in the cupboard. Let's get you motivated!Topics:13 Bad Habits That Can Ruin Your Photography5 Habits Of Highly Effective Photographers12 Ways To Find New Inspiration10 Commandments For Landscapers5 Resources & Courses

#2 on Photo.net's list of Best Photography Books of 2014!To create successful imagery, you need to balance technical know-how and aesthetic vision. In Camera & Craft, we deconstruct photographic principles in new ways to help you think through your process. Together with nine guest photographers, we explore photographic practice and follow up with inventive exercises and demonstrations that challenge you to engage with your tools—...

Fashion photography is one of the most appealing markets for any new photographer, but also one of the most challenging, combining as it does a group of disciplines, from the more technical makeup and editing roles to the photography itself.With digital technology and good planning, however, you can tackle as many of these as you please, and offer the best possible service to your client, whether that's an international magazine taking your career to the next level, or a friend nee...

Shoot your work like a pro!Whether you're entering your paintings in an art show, compiling your portfolio or simply documenting your art, you need flawless pictures of your work. But how do you get professional slides without buying expensive equipment or paying a photographer?With The Quick & Easy Guide to Photographing Your Artwork, you'll learn how to use materials you already own to produce quality slides of your art.Photographer, arti...

The only complete guide to photography designed specifically for women looking to improve their photography skills for pleasure and profit.With inspirational case studies and examples from professional and semi-pro female photographers, user-friendly technical explanations and image critiques, this book is a practical and useful toolkit for busy girls who enjoy photography. Becoming an accomplished and competent photographer needs to be approached in three stages:

The art of photography is seeing a renaissance of sorts, with many people embracing it as a hobby, professionals learning more about their craft and manufacturers putting out some of the best equipment available, at reasonable prices. Anybody who wants to learn the best ways to improve upon their work will need to continuously perfect their craft and learn how to get the most out of their camera.This guide will explain how best to make the most out of your photo work (portrait, wed...