If you’ve followed Photography 24/7 for some time now, you’ll know that one of my big addictions is photography books.
In fact I have a confession to make. I have several photography books in my bookshelf which I’ve only just skimmed through. They’re standing there, tall and new, waiting for me to find the time to sit down and take some proper time to look through them in more depth.
However I like the thought of always having some new inspiration to go to when I need it and when time permits. Such is my addiction to photography books.
Here are a few new and upcoming digital photography books which might interest you:
1. Adobe Photoshop CS5 for Photographers
With the new edition of this proven bestseller, Photoshop users can master the power of Photoshop CS5 with internationally renowned photographer and Photoshop hall-of-famer Martin Evening by their side.
In this acclaimed reference work, Martin covers everything from the core aspects of working in Photoshop to advanced techniques for professional results. subjects covered include organizing a digital workflow, improving creativity, output, automating Photoshop, and using Camera RAW. The style of the book is extremely clear, with real examples, diagrams, illustrations, and step-by-step explanations supporting the text throughout. This is, quite simply, the essential reference for photographers of all levels using Photoshop.
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2. Creative Black and White: Digital Photography Tips and Techniques
Black-and-white photography poses unique challenges; without color to guide the eye, contrast, lighting, and composition take on even more importance. Renowned photographer Harold Davis explains these elements and demonstrates the basic rules of black and white photography as well as when and how to break them. He breaks through the complexity of this photographic medium, explores opportunities for black-and-white imagery, and shows how to capitalize on every one.
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3. Rick Sammon’s HDR Secrets for Digital Photographers
High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography is a process in which a photographer shoots multiple shots of the same subject at varying exposure settings and then “stitches” the images together with photo-editing software into a single photo that presents sharper color and focus than a single image. World-renowned digital photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Rick Sammon reveals his most amazing HDR tips, tricks, and techniques for creating the best possible HDR images.
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4. Adobe Photoshop CS5 One-On-One
Master the fundamentals of Photoshop CS5 and make all of your images come alive. With Deke McClelland’s unique and effective learning system, you get step-by-step tutorials, hours of DVD-video demonstrations, and lots of hands-on projects to help you improve your knowledge and hone your skills.
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5. Vision & Voice: Refining Your Vision in Lightroom
David duChemin, author of the bestselling Within the Frame, believes there are three images that go into making a photographer’s final image: the one she envisions, the one she shoots, and the one she develops. Vision and Voice is about this third and last component, as the photographer brings the image into the Develop module of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom – today’s most popular digital darkroom.
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6. The Digital Eye: Photographic Art in the Electronic Age
Taking readers from the earliest experiments in digital photography to the latest innovations, Wolf offers a historical perspective and points to future trends.
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Enjoy your reading!
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Mon, May 31, 2010
Books and DVDs