*This practical guide is a complete start-to-finish approach to integrating everything from posing models to shooting and retouching candid scenes
*Keeping in mind that achieving accurate skin tones is one of the most challenging tasks in digital photography, professional photographer Lee Varis covers a range of skin: women and men, young and old, various skin tones, studio and outdoor photography, and tattoos
*Step-by-step tutorials, as well as before-and-after illustrations, demonstrate various techniques for topics such as digital-specific lighting challenges and what can and cannot be done in post-process
*The CD-ROM contains sample image files to use while following the tutorials, plus equipment recommendations and technical reference materials that enhance and reinforce the instruction
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Digital Negatives: Using Photoshop to Create Digital Negatives for Silver and Alternative
Process Printing bridges the world of traditional photographic printing with digital technology. A digital negative, prepared in Photoshop, allows you to skip the dark room time developing the negatives—getting straight to a variety of printing processes including silver, platinum, and a host of other "alternative" processes. You will see this as an opportunity to mix technology with traditional photo processes resulting in more time for your art! In the recent past, photographers that wanted digital negatives had to take their business to labs. Now all of you Photoshop users can incorporate this practice into your workflow of choice.
A complete guide to the practice and art of the interior photographer. It guides you through the vast choice of equipment and materials available, combines the theory of lighting and composition with practical tips and suggestions for overcoming day-to-day problems, and offers useful advice on presenting and storing images, business skills and administration. If you are just beginning a career in interior photography this book offers a good resource for ideas and techniques whilst encouraging individual interpretation. Illustrated with stunning colour photographs throughout, the text is written in an easily digestible style, making theory clear and simple to understand. Formerly the 'Manual of Interior Photography', the book now includes interviews with three leading masters of photography: Peter Aprahamian, Brian Harrison, and Andreas von Einsiedel, offering a unique insight into how they work. The current and likely role of digital imaging for the location photographer is also discussed. Michael Harris works in London as a freelance photographer specializing in interior and architectural photography. His work covers a wide spectrum from industrial and commercial, to residential photography, with clients ranging from magazine publishers and architects to property agents. He is author of 'Professional Architectural Photography', also published by Focal Press. KEY FEATURES:
* Professional tips and suggestions to help improve your business practice
* Learn the most practical solutions to typical problems you may face
* Be inspired by a unique insight into the work of three leading interior photographers: Peter Aprahamian, Brian Harrison, Andreas von Einsiedel
(2)Almost everyone can "see" in the conventional sense, but developing photographic vision takes practice. Learning to See Creatively helps photographers visualize their work, and the world, in a whole new light. Now totally rewritten, revised, and expanded, this best-selling guide takes a radical approach to creativity. It explains how it is not some gift only for the "chosen few" but actually a skill that can be learned and applied. Using inventive photos from his own stunning portfolio, author and veteran photographer Bryan Peterson deconstructs creativity for photographers. He details the basic techniques that went into not only taking a particular photo, but also provides insights on how to improve upon it—helping readers avoid the visual pitfalls and technical dead ends that can lead to dull, uninventive photographs. This revised edition features the latest information on digital photography and digital imaging software, as well as an all-new section on color as a design element. Learning to See Creatively is the definitive reference for any photographers looking for a fresh perspective on their work. * New edition of a best-selling title
* Updated to include digital
* All new artwork, and a totally revised and expanded text
* All-new section on color as a design element
* Written by one of Amphoto's bestselling authors
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