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  • The Darkroom Cookbook

    by Steve Anchell ...
    The fifth edition of this comprehensive guide to darkroom photography is fully revised and updated, placing analog and traditional methods into the context of a digital world and contemporary workflows.Including invaluable analog photography techniques, chemicals, and equipment, supported by visual examples. The DCB5 has 180 updated recipes for darkroom experiments, and tips for mastering the ... Read more

    Was $79.99 USD Now $71.99 USD

  • Dressing Barbie

    A Celebration of the Clothes That Made America’s Favorite Doll and the Incredible Woman Behind Them

    by Carol Spencer ...
    A legendary fashion designer for Barbie shares the story of her adventures working behind-the-scenes at Mattel, and spotlights the creations that transformed the world’s most famous doll into a style icon in this beautifully designed fashion design book—published in commemoration of Barbie’s sixtieth anniversary—illustrated with 100 full-color photographs, including many never-before-seen images ... Read more

    $21.59 USD

  • Film Photography: Pocket Guide

    Loading and Shooting 35mm Film, Camera Settings, Lens Info, Composition Tips, and Shooting Scenarios

    by Rocky Nook ...
    Series Book 27 - The Pocket Guide Series for Photographers
    Quickly learn the basics of 35mm film photography: loading film, using the built-in light meter, the exposure triangle, composition tips, and shooting scenarios so you can capture great photos!Designed for photographers who want a quick introduction (or refresher) to 35mm film photography, this handy and ultra-portable quick reference Pocket Guide helps you get the shot when you’re out and about ... Read more

    $10.79 USD

  • 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

    $9.59 USD

  • 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

    $7.69 USD

  • Learning to See Creatively, Third Edition

    Design, Color, and Composition in Photography

    Completely revised and updated throughout, Bryan Peterson's classic guide to creativity helps photographers visualize their work, and the world, in a whole new light by developing their photographic vision.Fully revised with all new photography, this best-selling guide takes a radical approach to creativity by explaining that it is not an inherent ability but a skill that can be learned and ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Authentic Portraits

    Searching for Soul, Significance, and Depth

    by Chris Orwig ...
    An honest and personal book about creating better portraits and becoming your best self.The most successful portraits take us well beyond the surface of how someone looks and show us the inner essence of who someone is. They reveal character, soul, and depth. They uncover hidden hopes and profound truths, revealing that authentic and deeply human light that shines within. And while technical ... Read more

    $29.59 USD

  • The Fujifilm X100VI

    130 X-Pert Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Camera

    Learn all you need to master your Fuji X100VI camera!This book is a quick and effective guide to photography with the X100VI, Fujifilm's iconic premium compact camera. Renowned Fuji "X-Pert" Rico Pfirstinger has compiled 130 useful tips and tricks and lots of exclusive information that you won't find anywhere else. It will help you understand and use the X100VI in a way that elevates your ... Read more

    $23.09 USD

  • The Complete Guide to the OM System OM-1

    by Tony Phillips ...
    Welcome to The Complete Guide To The OM System OM-1 * The best help in the world on the OM-1! Tony says: I wrote this book for YOU! It seems OM System set out to out-Olympus Olympus with the OM-1. And perhaps they succeeded. It is certainly a great camera - with a lot of Olympus DNA - and something OMS mystically calls the “Dark Horse” factor. Certainly, we have a right to be cautious of a “new” ... Read more

    $25.19 USD

  • The Complete Guide to Bird Photography

    Field Techniques for Birders and Nature Photographers

    by Jeffrey Rich ...
    In this beautifully illustrated book, author Jeffrey Rich provides indispensable tips for taking polished, professional-quality photographs of birds. Catering to a wide audience, from beginners to professional photographers who are new to bird photography, he covers equipment selection and camera settings to maximize your in-camera captures and provides ideas for finessing the images in ... Read more

    $14.39 USD

  • David Busch’s Sony Alpha a6100/ILCE-6100 Guide to Digital Photography

    Series series The David Busch Camera Guide Series
    David Busch’s Sony Alpha a6100/ILCE-6100 Guide to Digital Photography is your essential handbook for learning all the powerful – but easy to use -- features of Sony's most advanced entry-level APS-C mirrorless camera.This camera's new LCD swivels to face forward, making the camera excellent for self-portraits, vlogging, and other applications. The a6100 features a 24 megapixel sensor with 425 ... Read more

    $25.99 USD

  • David Busch’s Sony Alpha a6300/ILCE-6300 Guide to Digital Photography

    Series series The David Busch Camera Guide Series
    David Busch’s Sony Alpha a6300/ILCE-6300 Guide to Digital Photography is the most comprehensive reference and guide book available for Sony’s advanced APS-C mirrorless camera.This eagerly-anticipated enthusiast/professional digital camera features a new 24 megapixel sensor with 425 embedded phase-detect pixels for lightning-fast autofocus at up to 11 frames per second. With an electronic shutter ... Read more

    $25.99 USD

  • Pet Photography

    The Secrets to Creating Authentic Pet Portraits

    by Norah Levine ...
    Whether you’re diving into pet photography for personal growth, to help animals in need, or to spark up a new career, photographer and author Norah Levine is here to guide and educate you.In Pet Photography, Norah shares the challenges, successes, tips, tricks, checklists, dos and don’ts that she has learned and created over her successful career as a pet photographer.Photographing pets can be a ... Read more

    $23.09 USD

  • Within the Frame, 10th Anniversary Edition

    The Journey of Photographic Vision

    When Within the Frame first published in 2009, it received high praise for both its practical teaching and its humanity. Ten years later, it is a best-selling modern classic and a must-read.Author David duChemin’s masterful and balanced emphasis on both the head and the heart—craft and technique on the one hand, passion and vision on the other—mirror the process of creating compelling, meaningful ... Read more

    $25.99 USD

  • How to Print

    The Ultimate Guide to Achieving the Perfect Photographic Print

    by Glyn Dewis ...
    Master the complete photographic printing workflow—from monitor calibration to final presentation—and transform your digital images into stunning, gallery-quality prints!The art of printing photographs has become a forgotten final step for many photographers. Yet nothing compares to holding a beautifully printed photograph in your hands—the culmination of your creative vision from capture to final ... Read more

    $29.59 USD

  • A Street Photography Manifesto

    Master street photography, conquer your fears, and find your unique voice.Street photography can be difficult, frustrating, and sometimes even a bit intimidating. But with the right mindset and tools, it can also be the most rewarding form of visual expression you’ll ever experience.To help you overcome the challenges of street photography, move beyond the cliche shots, and find your authentic ... Read more

    $19.49 USD

  • Simply Japanese

    100 Authentic Recipes for Easy Home Cooking

    by Maori Murota ...
    Enjoy delicious, healthful Japanese food anytime with this stylish four-color Japanese cookbook from the author of the international bestseller Tokyo Cult Recipes, featuring 100 authentic and simple recipes to get you cooking like a pro in your own kitchen.In Simply Japanese, Maori Murota gives homes cooks the ingredients, tools, and confidence they need to easily prepare dishes that are staples ... Read more

    $22.99 USD

  • David Busch’s Compact Field Guide for the Nikon D5500

    Series series The David Busch Camera Guide Series
    Throw away those cheat sheets and fold-out command cards! David Busch’s Compact Field Guide for the Nikon D5500 condenses the most essential reference information about the Nikon D5500 in a handy size that can be tucked into a camera bag and carried anywhere. Inside are explanations of when and why to use each setting and option—information that’s missing from cheat sheets and the book packaged ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • David Busch’s Sony Alpha a6400/ILCE-6400 Guide to Digital Photography

    Series series The David Busch Camera Guide Series
    David Busch’s Sony Alpha a6400/ILCE-6400 Guide to Digital Photography is the most comprehensive reference and guide book available for Sony’s advanced APS-C mirrorless camera.This enthusiast digital camera has a more powerful processor and upgraded autofocus with enhanced real-time tracking and advanced Eye AF. Its new LCD swivels to face forward, making the camera excellent for self-portraits, ... Read more

    $25.99 USD

  • Mastering the Nikon D610

    by Darrell Young ...
    Series series The Mastering Camera Guide Series
    Mastering the Nikon D610 by Darrell Young provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights for owners of the new D610 camera. Darrell is determined to help the user navigate past the confusion that often comes with complex and powerful professional camera equipment.This book explores the features and capabilities of the camera in a way that far surpasses the user's manual. It guides ... Read more

    $23.09 USD

  • The Sony Alpha NEX-7

    The Unofficial Quintessential Guide

    The Sony Alpha NEX-7: The Unofficial Quintessential Guide provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights for owners of this exciting new camera. Authors Carol F. Roullard and Brian Matsumoto team up to help the new user navigate past the confusion factor that often comes with complex and powerful camera equipment.This book explores the features and capabilities of the camera in a ... Read more

    $23.09 USD

  • Canon EOS R5: Pocket Guide

    Buttons, Dials, Settings, Modes, and Shooting Tips

    by Rocky Nook ...
    Series Book 20 - The Pocket Guide Series for Photographers
    Designed for photographers who haven’t memorized every button, dial, setting, and feature on their Canon EOS R5, Rocky Nook’s handy and ultra-portable quick reference Pocket Guide helps you get the shot when you’re out and about.•Confirm that your camera is set up properly with the pre-shoot checklist•Identify every button and dial on your camera•Learn the essential modes and settings you need to ... Read more

    $10.79 USD

  • Crafting the Natural Light Look

    The One-Light Approach to Creating Striking Portraits with a Strobe or Flash

    by Sandra Coan ...
    Learn to use a one-light approach for recreating the look of beautiful, natural window light for portraiture!At its best, natural light is magical for portraiture. The quality of natural light streaming through a window can be extraordinary—gorgeous, wrapping light that flatters your subject and can be used to create multiple looks. For years, photographer Sandra Coan exclusively used natural ... Read more

    $23.09 USD

  • Fotografa e guadagna con il tuo smartphone - pro advanced edition

    Ti piace scattare foto con il tuo smartphone? Sai che puoi guadagnare vendendole on line? Quella che fino a ieri era una redditizia attività riservata a fotografi professionisti ora è un’opportunità per tutti.La nuova guida Fotografa e guadagna con il tuo Smartphone ti introdurrà al mondo della foto di stock svelandoti tutti i trucchi dei fotografi professionisti!PRO-ADVANCED Edition ricalca i ... Read more

    $31.99 USD