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  • Extraordinary Everyday Photography

    Awaken Your Vision to Create Stunning Images Wherever You Are

    by Brenda Tharp, Jed Manwaring ...
    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

    R136,95

  • Collins Complete Photography Course

    by John Garrett, Graeme Harris ...
    A practical, affordable and accessible home photography tutor. This inspiring project-based course book covers everything from basic composition to the latest digital darkroom techniques.Learn at your own pace as this practical, comprehensive course helps you develop your key photographic techniques. Contents include: step-by-step projects on exposure, aperture, lenses, light, filters, colour, ... Read more

    R238,61

  • Bryan Peterson's Understanding Composition Field Guide

    How to See and Photograph Images with Impact

    by Bryan Peterson ...
    Learn to “see” more compelling images with this on-the-go field guide from Bryan Peterson!What makes an image amazing? Believe it or not, it is not about the content. What makes a photo compelling is the arrangement of that content—in other words, its composition. The right composition gives your images impact and emotion; the wrong one leaves them flat. In this handy, take-anywhere guide, ... Read more

    R239,88

  • Photography for Beginners: The Ultimate Photography Guide for Mastering DSLR Photography

    by Joseph Scolden ...
    Are You Ready to Start Taking Jaw-Dropping Photos With Your DSLR?This is a complete, easy-to-understand guide that can be for a complete newbie to digital photography or a skilled photographer that wants to learn new skills.After reading this book and practicing the techniques, you will have a full understanding of DSLR photography and will be perfectly capable of taking absolutely stunning ... Read more

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  • Understanding Shutter Speed

    by Bryan Peterson ...
    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

    R119,82

  • 50 Principles Of Composition In Photography: A Practical Guide To Seeing Photographically Through The Eyes Of A Master Photographer

    by Klaus Bohn ...
    50 Principles of Composition in Photography reveals how to capture more creative, imaginative and inspired photographs using both film and digital photography. With Klaus Bohn's clear and practical guidelines you will discover how to heighten your visual acuity and take more artistic, appealing and captivating images. Learn the techniques to distinguish yourself from the photographers who simply ... Read more

    R291,51

  • Digital Photography Pocket Guide

    Pocket Guide

    by Derrick Story ...
    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

    R175,25

  • Mastering the Nikon D7200

    by Darrell Young ...
    Series series The Mastering Camera Guide Series
    Mastering the Nikon D7200 by Darrell Young provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights for owners of the new D7200 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 ... Read more

    R599,02

  • David Busch's Nikon D7500 Guide to Digital SLR Photography

    by David D. Busch ...
    Series series The David Busch Camera Guide Series
    David Busch's Nikon D7500 Guide to Digital Photography is your all-in-one comprehensive resource and reference for the Nikon D7500 camera. Built around the same 20.9 megapixel sensor as the D500, this mid-level Nikon model has BlueTooth and Wi-Fi wireless control with the SnapBridge smart phone/tablet app. A swiveling screen, 4K video, 8 fps continuous shooting, and ISO speeds up to 1.6 million ... Read more

    R599,02

  • Understanding Digital Photography

    by Bryan Peterson ...
    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

    R308,53

  • Understanding Exposure, Fourth Edition

    How to Shoot Great Photographs with Any Camera

    by Bryan Peterson ...
    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

    R154,20

  • Understanding Flash Photography

    How to Shoot Great Photographs Using Electronic Flash

    by Bryan Peterson ...
    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

    R188,36

  • Understanding Exposure, 3rd Edition

    by Bryan Peterson ...
    With more than 350,000 copies sold, Understanding Exposure has demystified the complex concepts of exposure for countless photographers. Now updated with current technologies, more than one hundred new images, and an all-new chapter, this new edition will inspire you more than ever to free yourself from “auto” and create the pictures you truly want.In his trademark easy-to-understand style, author ... Read more

    R257,13

  • Picture Perfect Lighting

    An Innovative Lighting System for Photographing People

    by Roberto Valenzuela ...
    Roberto Valenzuela is a photographer and educator who has a talent for identifying areas where photographers regularly hit roadblocks and a passion for developing clear and concise systems that allow photographers to break through those barriers and become better, more confident practitioners of their craft. His two previous books, Picture Perfect Practice and Picture Perfect Posing, shattered the ... Read more

    R657,44

  • The Black & White Photography Book

    by Imagine Publishing ...
    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

    R155,12

  • Fast Track Photographer, Revised and Expanded Edition

    Leverage Your Unique Strengths for a More Successful Photography Business

    by Dane Sanders ...
    Become the professional photographer you were meant to be.Competition in the photography industry has never been fiercer. But in this empowering guide, acclaimed photographer and speaker Dane Sanders reveals that the key to success is to stop worrying about what everyone else is doing and start focusing on your most powerful resource: you. Discover how to:· Use your unique skills and talents to ... Read more

    R93,02

  • 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

    R105,33

  • The Luminous Portrait

    Capture the Beauty of Natural Light for Glowing, Flattering Photographs

    by Elizabeth Messina, Jacqueline Tobin ...
    Infuse your images with glowing, luminous lightFrom high-profile wedding and portrait photographer Elizabeth Messina comes this beautiful guide to shooting lush, romantic portraits exclusively in natural light. Whether you’re photographing children, weddings, maternity and boudoir, or portraits of any kind, The Luminous Portrait will inspire you with Elizabeth’s personal approach and award-wining ... Read more

    R105,33

  • The Photographer's Guide to Posing

    Techniques to Flatter Everyone

    by Lindsay Adler ...
    When photographing people, you can have a great composition, perfect light, and the right camera settings, but if your subject doesn’t look right—if the pose is off—the shot will not be a keeper. Posing is truly a crucial skill that photographers need to have in order to create great photographs. If you’re looking to improve your ability to pose your subjects—whether they’re men, women, couples, ... Read more

    R657,44

  • Tao of Photography

    Seeing Beyond Seeing

    by Philippe L. Gross, S. I. Shapiro ...
    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

    R257,13

  • The Friedman Archives Guide to Sony's A7 IV

    by Gary L. Friedman ...
    Congratulations, you bought one of the most sophisticated cameras available! But now what? You need a friend to help walk you through the myriad of features. Someone who knows the camera inside-out and can explain things clearly, without being condescending. That’s Gary Friedman, the person photographers have turned to to understand their engineering marvels for more than 15 years. In this book ... Read more

    R444,12

  • Mastering the Nikon D750

    by Darrell Young ...
    Series series The Mastering Camera Guide Series
    Mastering the Nikon D750 by Darrell Young provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights for owners of the new D750 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

    R525,88

  • The Successful Professional Photographer

    How to Stand Out, Get Hired, and Make Real Money as a Portrait or Wedding Photographer

    by Roberto Valenzuela ...
    Learn how to confidently build a thriving and profitable career as a professional wedding or portrait photographer!For nearly a decade, renowned wedding and portrait photographer Roberto Valenzuela has been sharing his vast knowleEAe and unique, systematic approach to making photographs as he has taught workshops around the world and written five critically acclaimed and bestselling books that ... Read more

    R525,88

  • The Hungry Scientist Handbook

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

    by Patrick Buckley, Lily Binns ...

    R221,48