The ultimate updated reference to modern hardware, software, and photographic techniques.· Discover the different types of cameras available and how they work, from digital cameras and the latest DSLRs to Compact System Cameras and iPhones· Learn how to choose the most essential camera accessories for the modern photographer, including lenses, flashguns, studio lighting, and tripods· Find invaluable techniques and expert advice on how to shoot a broad...

A pro's guide to taking portrait photos—whether it's framed on the wall or an online profile pic.100 Ways to Take Better Portrait Photographs is a practical and informative guide to every aspect of portrait photography, from informal pictures of family and friends to professional studio techniques. It contains:Straightforward, practical tips and adviceOver one hundred inspirational portrait photographsInvaluable digital man...

Improve your photography technique under the expert guidance of two established photography professionals, who will help you nurture and develop your camera handling skills and master landscape photography. With years of providing their expertise on photography magazines and books, Daniel Lezano and Ross Hoddinott have now created the ultimate audiobook guide, with essential information and self-help tasks for photographers wanting to capture their best-ever landscape images using their DS...

Outlining a theory that combines the refinement of traditional posing techniques with the more organic, spontaneous techniques of photojournalism, this creative and informative resource offers poses that rely on personality and interaction. These instructions from a veteran wedding photographer provide the skills needed to recognize what makes a great pose and how to subtly direct your clients to achieve the needed balance between looking great and looking comfortable. Ultimately, this gro...

A behind-the-scenes look at master wedding photographer Joe Buissink’s acclaimed style"There’s no such thing as a perfect image–only a perfect moment," says Joe Buissink, one of American Photo’s Top 10 Wedding Photographers in the World. In Wedding Photography from the Heart, the premier photographer gives us an inside look at how he captures the feeling of a couple’s wedding, seeing the moments from their perspectives and hearts.Here, for...

Fashion photography has always called for the maximum creative variety, with a constant pressure for photographers to produce fresh, exciting work with complicated, considered lighting and location design. Whether you're starting out or have many years of experience, this book is an accessible and varied way to explore the genre and pick up new ideas.Each of the 50 fashion photographs is accompanied by complete details on how it was achieved with insights from the photographer, alo...

Sony doesn’t play it safe. Since the company entered the digital photography arena, it hasn’t been satisfied with the old paradigms and technology. At a time when the top dogs in the digital camera world are still mired in the race to produce the best single lens reflex models, Sony has concentrated on non-dSLR cameras, including SLT (semi-translucent mirror) models like the Sony Alpha a99 II.Sony has packaged up the most alluring features of advanced digital SLRs and stuffed them ...

A brief introduction to the basic principles of creating a flattering pose accompanies chapters devoted to 12 acclaimed photographers who present and discuss their favorite, most successful, and most challenging photos. Widely regarded for their flattering, inventive, and cutting-edge posing techniques, these professionals cover why the pose was selected, how it complemented the subject and the scene, and how it works to make the subject look his or her best. The special challenge of group...

Next to lighting, posing is the most challenging aspect of photography—with so many body parts to capture, the possibilities are endless, and it’s all too easy to make a wrong turn. This illustrated reference provides both amateur shutterbugs and seasoned pros with the perfect place to turn when in need of quick posing strategies and fresh ideas. Containing 500 contemporary images by leading photographers, this indispensable manual explains posing fundamentals as well as how to create a fl...

Note - this book covers all models leading up to the new Phantom 3 quadcopters (current model) - and touches on the newer models.Many readers will want to download our newer book on the Phantom 3 (Buying and Flying the DJI Phantom 3 Quadcopter) or our best seller on Getting Started with Hobby Quadcopters and Drone (same author).

Underwater photography is a challenging discipline. To capture an underwater world of glorious colours, extraordinary creatures and mysterious depths, you must have confidence in your diving abilities and be very comfortable with your camera. This practical book explains and offers advice to the reader on both the art and the science involved in capturing stunning underwater shots. Contents include: Advice on the equipment you will need to get the most from your underwater photography; Des...

The Safari Photographer is the book tourists who are planning an African photo safari vacation should read prior to their departure. It is written specifically for the amateur photographer whose goal is to take high quality photographs using a Single Lens Reflex (SLR) camera on what will probably be the trip of a lifetime. Here, the term "quality photographs" is defined as shots you would be proud to share with your family and friends, or have printed in enlarged format and mounted on the ...