The Complete Book of Photography: The Essential Guide to Taking Better Photos: The Essential Guide to Taking Better Photos /Cconsultant Editor, Chris Gatcum - Hardcover

Chris Gatcum

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1781451052 ISBN 13: 9781781451052

Publisher: Ammonite Press, 2015

Synopsis

This book offers expert advice, hints and tips from professional photographers. It includes practical examples that are illustrated with stunning photography and accompanied by clear diagrams and charts. This comprehensive handbook covers every aspect of photography from capture through to output. It gives detailed instruction from the fundamental concepts of exposure, aperture, ISO and shutter speed, image size and format, to an in-depth analysis of composition. Instructive, easy-to-follow text explains the effects of light and colour, the use of filters and the choice of lenses, flashes and other accessories, post-production techniques, noise reduction and retouching. Technical jargon is clearly explained, with expert advice and invaluable hints and tips given by the combined knowledge and expertise of a team of professional photographers. Practical examples are illustrated with stunning full-colour photographs and complimented by clear diagrams and charts. This bumper edition provides all the know-how for the beginner or enthusiatic amateur to produce compelling and stunning pictures.

About this title

Product Description:

Although digital technology has simplified some aspects of photography, an understanding of lighting and composition is still necessary to take good images, and familiarity with the concepts of exposure, aperture and shutter speed is required for the more ambitious photographer. This highly illustrated guide advises on the relative merits of different types of cameras and considers digital file types, file management, retouching and printing as well as exploring photographic techniques for all types of subject matter.

About the Author:

Chris Gatcum is a photographer, journalist and author. He has been a technical writer for the UK's longest-standing photography magazine, 'Amateur Photographer', and his books include 'Camera Creative', 'Light & Shoot: 50 Fashion Photos' and 'Landscape Photography: The Four Seasons'.

About this edition

• Publisher: Ammonite Press
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1781451052
• ISBN 13: 9781781451052
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 448
• Editor: Chris Gatcum