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  • Extraordinary Everyday Photography

    Awaken Your Vision to Create Stunning Images Wherever You Are

    Through accessible discussions and exercises, readers learn to use composition, available light, color, and point of view to create stunning photographs in any environment.Photographers are born travelers. They’ll go any distance to capture the right light, beautiful landscapes, wildlife, and people. But exotic locales aren’t necessary for interesting photographs. Wonderful images are hiding ... Read more

    R105,90

  • Understanding Shutter Speed

    The first book in the Understanding Photography series, Understanding Exposure, was a runaway best-seller, with more than 250,000 copies sold. Now author Bryan Peterson brings his signature style to another important photography topic: shutter speed. With clear, jargon-free explanations of terms and techniques, plus compelling “before-and-after” photos that pair a mediocre image (created using the ... Read more

    R120,62

  • The Black & White Photography Book

    Master monochrome photography with this complete guide to shooting, editing and sharing your black and white images. With professional advice and in-depth tutorials on a variety of subjects and techniques, this book is everything you need to produce perfect pictures. From effectively using lighting and filters, to top tips for fixing problem photos and exhibiting your shots, The Black & White ... Read more

    R141,55

  • Understanding Flash Photography

    How to Shoot Great Photographs Using Electronic Flash

    Flash is a necessary and immensely creative tool that dramatically increases the opportunities of any amateur photographer. However, many amateurs find flash intimidating, unsure of where to begin. Instead, they continue limiting themselves to shooting only available light. Understanding Flash Photography is a guide to off-camera flash, helping free photographers from “auto” to get the images they ... Read more

    R224,24

  • Understanding Exposure, Fourth Edition

    How to Shoot Great Photographs with Any Camera

    This newly revised edition of Bryan Peterson's most popular book demystifies the complex concepts of exposure in photography, allowing readers to capture the images they want.Understanding Exposure has taught generations of photographers how to shoot the images they want by demystifying the complex concepts of exposure in photography. In this newly updated edition, veteran photographer Bryan ... Read more

    R93,60

  • The Fast Track Photographer Business Plan

    Build a Successful Photography Venture from the Ground Up

    by Dane Sanders ...
    NEW RULES FOR A NEW BUSINESS WORLDThinking about starting a photography business? The first thing you need to know is that the rules have changed. Yesterday’s business models have collapsed. Creating a successful business in today’s "Digi-Flat" era requires a sharp new approach, one that Dane Sanders has practiced successfully and taught at Fast Track workshops and seminars all around the world. ... Read more

    R105,90

  • Tao of Photography

    Seeing Beyond Seeing

    This provocative, visually stunning volume draws upon Taoist teachings to explore the creative and spiritual dimensions of the art of photography. Excerpts from the Taoist classic the Chuang-tzu and the writings of Western aesthetes are complemented by over 60 photographs from the work of such canonical photographers as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Alfred Stieglitz, and Dorothea Lange. Lucid ... Read more

    R258,62

  • Understanding Digital Photography

    Using his popular bad image/good image pairings of real-life examples, Bryan Peterson takes the reader through all the techniques needed to succeed with digital photography in every popular genre: nature, people, sports, interiors, travel, low-light conditions, travel, weather, commercial portraits, macro, and wildlife—even how to use creative tricks such as reflections. As a bonus, Peterson ... Read more

    R310,49

  • Understanding Close-Up Photography

    In his sixth book, renowned photographer, popular instructor, and best-selling author Bryan Peterson challenges and inspires us to see close-up photography in new ways when we view it through his eyes. You’ve seen the dewdrops, but what about dewdrops on a bird’s wing or raindrops on a car windshield? You’ve seen the bumblebees on vibrant flowers, but what about the fluid edge of just one petal or ... Read more

    R224,24

  • Successful Self-Promotion for Photographers

    Expose Yourself Properly

    There’s much more to being a professional photographer than simply taking great pictures. Today’s self-employed photographers must have marketing savvy to spare. This guide from a widely known and respected industry insider provides that—and much more.In Successful Self-Promotion for Photographers, freelance photographers learn what they must do to improve their skills after the pictures have been ... Read more

    R258,62

  • The Pioneer Woman Cooks

    Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl

    by Ree Drummond ...
    Paula Deen meets Erma Bombeck in The Pioneer Woman Cooks, Ree Drummond’s spirited, homespun cookbook. Drummond colorfully traces her transition from city life to ranch wife through recipes, photos, and pithy commentary based on her popular, award-winning blog, Confessions of a Pioneer Woman, and whips up delicious, satisfying meals for cowboys and cowgirls alike made from simple, widely available ... Read more

    R382,82

  • The Hungry Scientist Handbook

    Electric Birthday Cakes, Edible Origami, and Other DIY Projects for Techies, Tinkerers, and Foodies

    Inventive, (mostly) edible DIY gadgets and projects guaranteed to captivateThe Hungry Scientist Handbook brings DIY technology into the kitchen and onto the plate. It compiles the most mouthwatering projects created by mechanical engineer Patrick Buckley and his band of intrepid techie friends, whose collaboration on contraptions started at a memorable 2005 Bay Area dinner party and resulted in ... Read more

    R223,66

  • Creative Nature & Outdoor Photography, Revised Edition

    by Brenda Tharp ...
    A classic guide to creative nature photography, now updated for the digital world.Amateur and experienced photographers interested in taking more compelling, personal images will love this new edition of Creative Nature & Outdoor Photography, now updated to address the exciting possibilities (and challenges) of digital image-making. Author Brenda Tharp’s inspiring approach has garnered fans all ... Read more

    R172,49

  • Legal Handbook for Photographers

    The Rights and Liabilities of Making and Selling Images

    Is it okay to photograph on tribal lands? Or at a shopping mall? Can people in public places be photographed? And what happens if you want to sell those images? Or the images from a child’s portrait session? The rules that govern when, where, and what photographers can shoot (and how they can use those images) are complex but critical to understand.In this book, intellectual property attorney Bert ... Read more

    R268,05

  • Street Fashion Photography

    Taking Stylish Pictures on the Concrete Runway

    City sidewalks are a concrete runway of style innovations just begging to be photographed. For beginning and seasoned shutterbugs alike, this handy manual is the ultimate guide to capturing great looks spotted on the street. In breezy accessible text, the fashion writers behind the popular blog Street Fashion Style reveal insider tips on all the essentials: choosing on-the-go camera equipment, ... Read more

    R199,86

  • How to Create a High Profit Photography Business in Any Market

    Recognizing that technical ability and studio space are only the initial components of a portrait photography business, this guide to building a thriving portrait studio focuses on successful customer service, networking, diversification, and business management strategies. From setting long- and short-term goals for a business to creating an elegant studio atmosphere that impresses clients (while ... Read more

    R268,63

  • Dusk to Dawn

    A Guide to Landscape Photography at Night

    by Glenn Randall ...
    In Dusk to Dawn: A Guide to Landscape Photography at Night, photographer Glenn Randall teaches you how to plan, shoot, and process professional-quality images of the night sky and more.In the past, landscape photography largely ended when the last light of dusk faded from the sky. Today it’s only beginning. The latest digital cameras have made it easy to create images of the landscape at night ... Read more

    R611,67

  • The Heart of the Photograph

    100 Questions for Making Stronger, More Expressive Photographs

    Photographers often look at an image—one they’ve either already created or are in the process of making—and ask themselves a simple question: “Is this a good photograph?” It’s an understandable question, but the truth is that it’s profoundly unhelpful. How are you supposed to answer that? What does “good” even mean?What if you were equipped to ask better, more specific questions of your work so ... Read more

    R611,67

  • The Enthusiast's Guide to Multi-Shot Techniques

    49 Photographic Principles You Need to Know

    by Alan Hess ...
    Series series Enthusiast's Guide
    If you’re a passionate photographer and you’re ready to take your work to the next level, The Enthusiast’s Guide book series was created just for you.Whether you’re diving head first into a new topic or exploring a classic theme, Enthusiast’s Guides are designed to help you quickly learn more about a topic or subject so that you can improve your photography. These handy books don’t waste your time ... Read more

    R390,76

  • The Enthusiast's Guide to iPhone Photography

    63 Photographic Principles You Need to Know

    by Seán Duggan ...
    Series series Enthusiast's Guide
    If you’re a passionate photographer and you’re ready to take your work to the next level, The Enthusiast’s Guide book series was created just for you. Whether you’re diving head first into a new topic or exploring a classic theme, Enthusiast’s Guides are designed to help you quickly learn more about a topic or subject so that you can improve your photography.The Enthusiast’s Guide to iPhone ... Read more

    R458,72

  • The Apple Photos Book for Photographers

    Building Your Digital Darkroom with Photos and Its Powerful Editing Extensions

    by Derrick Story ...
    The Apple Photos Book for Photographers, 2nd Edition, by Derrick Story shines a light on the true sophistication of this app and the ecosystem it taps into. From the point of view of a working photographer, Derrick provides everything you need to know to get the most out of the imaging tools built into Mac OS X and iCloud.Apple’s Photos for OS X app was designed from the ground up to help you ... Read more

    R458,72

  • Photograph Like a Thief

    Using Imitation and Inspiration to Create Great Images

    by Glyn Dewis ...
    In Photograph Like a Thief, photographer, author, and retoucher Glyn Dewis embraces the idea of “stealing” and recreating others’ work in order to improve as an artist. By stepping inside others’ images, you can learn to reverse engineer their creation, then build an image that simultaneously pays homage to that work and is also an original creation itself.No photographer works in a vacuum. ... Read more

    R696,66

  • David Busch’s Sony Alpha a6000/ILCE-6000 Guide to Digital Photography

    Series series The David Busch Camera Guide Series
    The best-selling and universally-praised bible for the Sony Alpha a6000 is finally back in print! David Busch's Sony a6000 Guide to Digital Photography is your all-in-one resource and reference for the Sony Alpha a6000, and now it's available in both printed and ebook form from Rocky Nook.The top-ranking a6000 mirrorless camera features expanded ISO settings to 25,600, a high-resolution 24MP ... Read more

    R611,67

  • Digital Photography Pocket Guide

    Pocket Guide

    by Derrick Story ...
    Series series Pocket Reference (O'Reilly)
    Even film diehards have a tough time resisting the instant gratification of the digital camera. Today's digital cameras are more affordable then ever before, and they deliver high quality images that are a snap to share. Plus, you can take risks with a digital camera you never would with a film camera. You waste nothing; there's no film required, and because you only print the pictures you need, ... Read more

    R161,33