Since the beginning of the twentieth century, photographic composition has been taught mostly by applying the principles from the field of graphic design. But the factor that distinguishes the work of master photographers is their ability to see and describe scenes visually. This book follows contemporary educational methods used to teach fine arts such as drawing and painting, concentrating on teaching the perception of critical visual elements and understanding how they will be rendered ...

Use simple exercises to learn to see and shoot like a pro rather than painfully following strict rules. This book covers a wide variety of genres (street documentary, photojournalism, nature, landscape, sports, and still-life photography). The Author has helped 1,000’s of photographers to date. In this revised edition, he includes over 250 beautiful color photographs to make his exercises come to life.

"No writer will want to be without this book." -Jean M. Auel, author of The Clan of the Cave Bear and other books in The Earth's Children series.Writing is your passion. Making a living with your words is your dream. Taking charge of your business is the key to having it all.The Law (In Plain English)® for Writers describes how to take advantage of your skills and profit from your work. It looks at the business of being a writer and explains how to succeed in every area aff...

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 Krages makes it simple to learn your rights and obligations—and to pr...

Total Environmental Compliance: A Practical Guide for Environmental Professionals gives you the background and skills you need to ensure total environmental compliance in your organization. Instead of dryly describing theoretical management systems or reciting regulatory provisions, the author delves into the challenging issues of why organizations disregard this important issue and explains how to promote compliance-oriented attitudes throughout the entire organization. The Guide focuses ...