Top Photography Books
January 5th, 2012
In Our Time – Magnum Photographers -Book Review
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Michael Freeman’s 101 Top Digital Photography Tips Book | Michael Freeman NEW $16.50 |
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1948 Book w/DJ TABLE TOP PHOTOGRAPHY Norris Harkness $9.99 |
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Digital Photography: Top 100 Simplif.., Sheppard, Rob 9780470597101 NEW Book $23.88 |
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Interior, desk top detail Photo Mugs Interior, desk top detail, new build residential home, near Jaipur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia…. |
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Jim Croce Photographs & Memories: His Greatest Hits $6.86 Until his untimely death, Jim Croce was a force to be reckoned with on radio playlists. Photographs & Memories repackages some of his best work. Romantic acoustic-oriented songs were his hallmark, and songs like “Time in a Bottle,” were huge hits because of their easy sentimentality. “I Got a Name” was the singer as well-worn folk traveler, while “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” and even “You Don’t Mess Aro… |
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Photograph: The Very Best of Ringo $7.74 STARR RINGO PHOTOGRAPH: THE VERY BEST OF… |
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Rock Prophecies $12.37 Imagine seeing bands like Led Zeppelin or the Rolling Stones long before they became famous. Legendary rock photographer Robert Knight did just that, and has the photos to prove it. Rock Prophecies explores Knight’s amazing career and follows him on his quest to help the bands of today become the rock legends of tomorrow.When Knight stumbles upon Tyler Dow Bryant, a 16-year-old guitar phenom from … |
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The Life of Birds $29.30 Like the albatross glimpsed in the beginning of this 10-part, 5-volume series, The Life of Birds quickly takes flight. Sir David Attenborough hosts this unprecedented and extraordinary global look at the magnificent and often curious winged species with which we share our planet. Like the best wildlife shows, The Life of Birds offers a fresh and accessible view of creatures we may take for granted… |
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National Geographic’s The Photographers $9.34 Going behind the camera and on assignment with veteran photographers for National Geographic, this documentary answers the eternal question asked by the magazine’s readers: “How in the world did they get that shot?” The photographers recount the grueling preparation that shooting for the magazine entails, from mundane details such as obtaining visas to preparing oneself for dangers such as severe… |
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Visions of Light: The Art of Cinematography $24.99 Visions of Light is not just for film buffs. In fact, if the presentation of the Oscar for Best Cinematography is your cue to take a bathroom break from the Academy Awards, then this exhilarating documentary will help you see movies in a whole new light. Named Best Documentary by the National Society of Film Critics as well as several film-critic associations, Visions of Light traces the history a… |
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Alvin Prestige Series New Yorker Presentation Book 11×14 with 24 Two-Sided Top-Loading Polypropylene Pages $20.72 These stylish presentation books are ideal for the professional on the go. Constructed of polypropylene with a soft leather-like cover, these books are sturdy and attractive. Contains 24 two-sided top-loading polypropylene pages with acid-free black inserts…. |
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Kata KT D-3N1-22 3 In 1 Sling /Backpack with Laptop Slot $90.88 Kata 3N1-22; 3in1 Sling Backpack… |
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Hammerhead 13 inch Macbook Air Leather Envelope $37.67 The Hammerhead Air Leather Envelope is protect your 13 inch MacBook Air in style with this premium leather sleeve from Hammerhead. Manufactured from genuine top grade leather, this sleeve features a soft grip interior and slide tab closure…. |
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Inside Photography $3.95 Meet some top ‘shooters’ from three fascinating fields: fashion, news, and animal photography. Learn firsthand how these experts got their starts, and how they are able to capture such awesome images in the blink of an eye. |
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Photography $31.05 Photography explores the photograph in the 21st century and its importance as a media form. Stephen Bull considers our media-saturated society and the place of photography in everyday life, introducing the theories used to analyse photographs and exploring the impact of digital technology. The text is split into short, accessible chapters on the broad themes central to the study and analysis of photography, and key issues are explained and applied to visual examples in each chapter. Topics covered include: the identity of photography the meanings of photographs photography for sale snapshots the photograph as document photography as art photographs in fashion photography and celebrity Photography is an up-to-date, clear and comprehensive introduction to debates about photography now and is particularly useful to media, photography and visual culture students. |
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Digital Photography $3.95 "Digital Photography: Top 100 Simplified Tips & Tricks 2nd Edition" has been totally updated for Photoshop Elements 3 and the latest digital camera features to provide adventurous users with 100 useful and surprising techniques that can be used to make better digital photos, prints, and photo-based projects. Organized into 10 chapters, with 10 tasks per chapter, this book provides the time-saving tips, cool secrets, and productivity tricks to help take a reader’s knowledge of digital photography beyond the basics. Full-color screen shots and numbered, step-by-step instructions show readers how to save time and boost productivity. InfoTrends Research Group says Digital camera unit sales will grow from 6.7 million in 2000 to 42 million in 2005, while worldwide revenue from digital camera sales is expected to reach $11.8 billion by 2007 with unit sales surpassing the 18.7 million mark. |
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On Photography $81.25 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles On Photography is a 1977 collection of essays by Susan Sontag. It originally appeared as a series of essays in the New York Review of Books between 1973 and 1977. In the book, Sontag expresses her views on the history and presentday role of photography in capitalist societies as of the 1970s. Sontag discusses many examples of modern photography. Among these, she contrasts Diane Arbuss work with that of Depressionera documentary photography commissioned by the Farm Security Administration. She also explores the history of American photography in relation to the idealistic notions of America put forth by Walt Whitman and traces these ideas through to the increasingly cynical aesthetic notions of the 1970s, particularly in relation to Arbus and Andy Warhol. Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 104 Publication Date: 2010/12/29 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.25 inches |
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The Art and Business of Photography $23.99 Photographers now have the ideal resource to build a solid foundation for success. "The Art and Business of Photography" takes an honest approach to the photography profession and is a guide to the artistic and business skills that are the foundation of a career in photography. Professional photographer and former ASMP president, Susan Carr, discusses the realities of the photography industry along with the struggles of expressing creativity and producing quality photography. Topics in this distinctive guide include the balance of being an artist and a business person, the basics of copyright, pricing skills, how to find future prospects, and the importance of craft and creativity. Firsthand experiences and sample photographs by top photographers–pursuing various photography subjects and different types of clients–serve to enhance the unique combination of art and business included in this book. This volume also covers the history of the profession and the current state of the industry. Anyone with a love for a photography and the creative process will benefit from this realistic yet inspiring approach to the photography industry. |
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Digital Photography: Top 100 Simplified Tips & Tricks $7.69 "Digital Photography: Top 100 Simplified Tips & Tricks, 4th Edition" has been totally updated with new photos and coverage of the newest camera features to provide adventurous users with useful and surprising techniques that can be used to make better digital photos, prints, and photo-based projects. This book is filled with inspiring images and tasks that provide the time-saving tips, cool secrets, and productivity tricks to help take a reader’s knowledge of digital photography beyond the basics. Full-color screen shots and numbered, step-by-step instructions show readers how to create gorgeous images with their digital cameras as well as updated information on the latest image editing software and new cameras. |
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DK Eyewitness Books: Photography $15.99 Photography has come a long way since the unwieldyand potentially dangerousfirst cameras invented in the 1800s. In this guide, dazzling photographs and illustrations reveal the remarkable story of photographyand the secret to taking a great picture. Discover the art of underwater photography and photojournalism, see spy cameras used by real-life spies, witness how photography has transitioned into the digital world, and find out how much the most expensive photograph is worth! Discover the evolving world of photography from pinhole cameras to the digital age |
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Scott Kelby’s Digital Photography Books, Volumes 1, 2, and 3 $59.99 Includes: The Digital Photography Book The Digital Photography Book, Volume 2 The Digital Photography Book, Volume 3 Scott Kelby, the man who changed the “digital darkroom” forever with his groundbreaking, #1 bestselling, award-winning book The Photoshop Book for Digital Photographers, shows which button to push, which setting to use, when to use them, and hundreds of the most closely guarded photographic “tricks of the trade” to get budding photographers shooting dramatically better-looking, sharper, more colorful, more professional-looking photos with their digital camera every time they press the shutter button. Scott tackles the most important side of digital photography–how to take pro-quality shots using the same tricks today's top digital pros use (and it's easier than you'd think). Each chapter is packed with plain English tips on using flash, shooting close up photography, travel photography, shooting people, and even how to build a studio from scratch, where he demystifies the process so anyone can start taking pro-quality portraits today! Plus, he's got full chapters on his most requested topics, including loads of tips for landscape photographers, wedding photographers, and there's an entire chapter devoted to sharing some of the pro's secrets for making your photos look more professional, no matter what you're shooting. |
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The Joy of Digital Photography $3.95 Jeff Wignall–author of the bestselling "Joy of Photography"–knows how to encourage photographers of all skill levels: his easy-to-grasp explanations of technique and equipment, and his inspirational attitude have distinguished "The Joy of Digital Photography" from any other digital manual. And now the best book on the subject is getting an update, to include all the newest technology and software. Everything is covered and illustrated with top-of-the-line images: digital vision; digital tools (cameras, lenses, accessories); common problems and solutions; exposure and flash; working with light; handling weather seasons and mood; travel and landscape photography; portraiture; sports photography; post-production, including seeing, sharing, and storing digital images; basic desktop printing; the digital darkroom; a Photoshop primer; sharing the image; and much, much more. |
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Ultimate Field Guide to Photography $22.53 Straightforward and entertaining, this is the ultimate source for people seeking real how-to advice from the editors and photographers of National Geographic. It is carefully designed to lead the amateur photographer to better pictures and is comprehensive in scope, explaining the entire process from choosing a camera to taking the pictures to printing, scanning, and archiving the images. The "National Geographic Ultimate Field Guide to Photography" spells out the basics of fine photography–whether you are using a digital SLR or a film camera–as well as more advanced techniques for the amateur photographer. From the top twelve color moves to creative gift ideas to quality camera phone photography, this guide will not only inspire you but also arm you with the practical know-how to get great images. It is the indispensable reference for photographers everywhere. |
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Digital Photography: Pocket Guide $6.92 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, digital photography is cost effective and environmentally friendly. But to take full advantage of a digital camera, you need to be an experienced photographer and an expert at digital photography too. With more than 15 years of experience as a photojournalist, author Derrick Story brings you "Digital Photography Pocket Guide," 3rd Edition. For everyone who owns or will own a digital camera (and that pretty much means everyone ), this is the perfect on-the-go guide for taking top-notch digital photos. In this third edition of the bestselling pocket guide, Story expands on the basic photography techniques that he introduced in earlier editions, including an explanation of each camera component and what it does, tips for choosing just the right settings for your needs, and much more. This indispensable guide covers everything from how to shoot sports action, close ups, and night shots, to dealing with image resolution, archiving, and memory cards. Affordable and portable, "Digital Photography Pocket Guide," 3rd Edition offers full-color photographs, screen shots, and line art illustrating all the topics in the guide’s three main sections ("Digital Camera Components," "Standard Camera Functions," and "How Do I?"). Contents are labeled A to Z for quick reference. There’s also acomprehensive table of contents and index so you’ll waste no time flipping to the specific information you need–whether you want to transfer images, make a QuickTime movie, or just figure out what purpose that mystery setting on your camera serves. There’s even a section of easy-to-read reference tables for quick look-up of white balance settings, exposure compensation, camera mode explanations, and plenty more. |
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Nature and Landscape Photography: 71 Tips from the Top $18.56 What happens when you bring two of your passions together? Magic, of course. Photography offers a perfect outlet for creativity and emotions.Nature provides peace, serenity, and a well of energy. To combine both – to photograph nature – is a unique and fulfilling experience. In this book, renowned Swedish nature photographer Martin Borg shares his experience and insight along with 71 of his beautiful images. He offers helpful advice that ranges from technical tips to philosophical thoughts on the essence of being a nature photographer. |
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Nature Photography: Insider Secrets from the World’s Top Digital Photography Professionals $22.82 Have you ever wondered what it is that professional photographers do day in and day out that enables them to take consistently compelling images? Or thought that unravelling the insider secrets of the professionals could inspire you? This book takes a contemporary and innovative approach to revealing the day-to-day habits of the world’s most successful wildlife, landscape and macro photographers, divulging the core skills and techniques through which they excel. This book is crammed full with expert advice taken from the world’s leading pros directly from the field. It will empower the development of your skills to a professional level and fire your imagination. Starting with the basics of how to plan a rewarding field trip (whether locally or afar) for one day or a month, and covering all aspects of camera handling and photographic technique including: how to make perfect exposures every time, ensure pin-sharp images of moving subjects, decipher the complexities of camera menus and controls, and break through the mysteries of composition. And, having learned the secrets to success, the book maps out some simple yet powerful photo exercises and self-assignments to encourage you to explore all facets of digital photography and put into practice the essential skills that will make you, too, a highly successful photographer. *Learn from the masters, including Art Wolfe, Chris Weston, Jim Brandenburg, Joe Cornish and National Geographic photographers, Joel Sartore and Michael "Nick" Nichols–it’s the closest you can get to a workshop without getting on a plane *Develop and practice the skills employed by the pro’s and experience new skills that lead to instinctive, confident shooting * Ten photo workouts get you thinking like a pro, and assignments test your skills and keep you photographically fit |
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New Image Frontiers: Defining the Future of Photography $22.78 New Image Frontiers: Defining the Future of Photography reveals past, present and future trends in photography. From hardware to software, aesthetics to documentation, this book discusses current advances in photography and predictions for the future, including comments from top photographers and others in the business. Addressing the basics of photography as they are applied to defining photography’s future, the book’s content is culled from a number of important industry resources as well as interviews with master photographers. |
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Moment It Clicks, The: Photography secrets from one of the world’s top shooters $43.99 Joe McNally, one of the world’s top pro digital photographers, whose celebrated work has graced the pages of Sports Illustrated, Time, and National Geographic (to name a few), breaks new ground by doing something no photography book has ever done-blending the rich, stunning images and elegant layout of a coffee-table book with the invaluable training, no-nonsense insights, and photography secrets usually found only in those rare, best-of-breed educational books. |