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121) Photography
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Describes the history of photography, how cameras work, the process of developing photographs, and how to compose an effective photograph.
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"Popular blogger and photographer Tracey Clark shows how each day of our lives is full of potential for photographic storytelling. Focusing on the beauty of ordinary moments, Tracey offers inspirational ideas that will jumpstart your photographic energies and enable you to see your children and yourself in a new way through the lens of your camera"--P. [2] of cover.
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"Viewing wildlife in action is always a pleasure-capturing that action with your camera is one of the most rewarding and challenging ways to become even closer to Nature. Birders, hikers, national-park visitors, and international travelers are all discovering the joys of wildlife photography. Recent advances in camera technology have made wildlife photography so reasonable anyone can get hooked. But good gear doesn't guarantee good results, and that's...
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With the dawn of the digital age, photography is more popular -- and indeed more affordable -- than ever. But a good camera doesn't necessarily make for a good photographer. This book contains 51 photography rules that will appeal to both the professional photographer and the enthusiastic amateur. Rules such as "Frame your image, " "Freeze the action, " "Never photograph people eating, " "Crop well, " and "Rule of thirds." Rules that to some are...
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"As a professional photographer and mother of three, Farrah Brannif knows what parents are looking for in the photographs they take. She also knows what stands in the way of obtaining those images. In Moments That Matter, she answers the questions parents ask most frequently about photographing their children and shares the techniques that will capture and share the unique story of their family life. Farrah recognizes that camera manuals are scary....
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Every continent, country and region in the world has magnificent landscapes to photograph. Every season, climate and time of day has its own unique quality. This practical book describes how best to look at a scene and work with the elements within it to produce images that really encapsulate those elements and describe in visual terms the expanse, depth and beauty of a place. Explains how a digital camera produces a good landscape photograph Advises...
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"What can a selfie do for you? Lift your mood? Sell your brand? Or maybe change your life? Move over those all-too-familiar, Instagram-clogging snapshots, this is the art of the Advanced Selfie. This book is a make-over for your digital profile. Learn how to pose, use light, edit properly and discover many other tips from creating successful selfies. Whether you're a content creator, a photographer, model or you're just looking to have some fun with...
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Using real photographs for inspiration, this great book features 20 exciting and instant photo challenges to help you create your own masterpieces. All you need is a camera and your super snapping skills. Learn how to be invisible, play with your food, stop time, and much more!
131) The perfect shot
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Learn to take breathtaking travel photos from professional travel photographers. Snap majestic Bagan at sunrise, capture the elusive Northern Lights, get close-ups of gorillas and find the perfect vantage point of Moraine Lake in Banff National Park. In The Perfect Shot, Lonely Planet's team of photographers will tell you-in their own words-exactly how to capture quintessential images in the world's most picturesque destinations. Not only will you...
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"The photograph can be an astonishing means of connecting and communicating with others. But with over one trillion photos taken each year, why are there so few successes? Why do so many fail? With advances in camera technology, it is not because the images lack focus or proper exposure; the camera does that so well these days. Photographer David duChemin believes the majority of our images fall short because they lack soul. And without soul, the...
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Expert photographer and instructor Tim Daly presents over 20 practical projects for the budding photographer to develop their technical and research skills. Each project is a ready-made resource - the assignments vary in size and complexity, exploring a wide range of outputs (print, photobook, blog) and are mindful of limited resources, travelling distances and access to expensive equipment. Within each section are examples of notable photographers...
134) Wildlife photography
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There is nothing quite so satisfying as capturing a stunning wildlife photograph; a good one will reflect practice, patience, careful equipment choice and dedication. Those challenges are perhaps why so many enthusiast photographers aspire to perfect their images in this area; to get their work recognised by the photographic community as well as record their experiences. This book reveals more world-class images with every turn. More than that, though,...
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"Photojournalists are trained to scout important events, capture mood and emotion, predict peak action, and create images that, in an instant, tell a compelling and memorable story. In this book, award-winning photojournalist Paula Ferazzi Swift (from Framingham, MA) shows readers how she adapted her photo journalistic approach to create a thriving family portrait business. In an increasingly competitive market, professional portrait photographers...
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In today's remote-oriented, work-from-home world, clear, persuasive communication is more important than ever. People don't read; they skim. Persuasive images that attract, hold, and motivate an audience are essential. Techniques of Visual Persuasion shows how to use images to grab the viewer's attention long enough to powerfully share a message and move them to action. These techniques help you improve: persuasive techniques, communication skills,...
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Drawing on a great working knowledge of digital processes, The Camera Book is full of broad-reaching, fun and informative projects. Illustrated with a mixture of professionally shot images and some taken by children, to demonstrate the dos and don'ts (or the 'good' and the 'even better'). The book will also show kids taking their pictures and setting up their shots. Take fun pics with friends, or make great gifts. Simple effects, making photo gifts,...
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This compelling book chronicles the most influential ideas that have shaped photography from the invention of the daguerreotype in the early 19th century up to the digital revolution and beyond. Entertaining and intelligent, it provides a fascinating resource to dip into. Arranged in a broadly chronological order to show the development of photography, the ideas that comprise the book include innovative concepts, cultural and social incidents, technologies,...
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Photographers must adjust their aperture, shutter speed, and ISO (collectively, exposure settings) to produce an image that is not too light (overexposed) or too dark (underexposed). With a proper exposure, there is a full range of tones from light to dark, detail in the highlights and shadows, and good image color. Exposure settings can also be used for creative effect using a fast shutter speed can freeze motion, while using a slow shutter speed...
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