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Take Better Photos is the “commonsense cookbook” of photography, covering all the basics of how to take a good photo. This compact guide shows you how to: – Select the right shooting modes to balance aperture and shutter speed. – Use white balance and ISO to keep photos sharp and colour-balanced. – Freeze or blur motion, or capture a sharp subject against blurred background. – Master the art of composition and framing. – Capture
...Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced enthusiast, this user-friendly guide provides clear, practical advice on how to improve your nature photography. Nature Photography covers: – How to ensure you have the right cameras and lenses for different types of nature photos. – Where to go to find the best nature photo locations, locally and beyond. – Shot composition and how to use depth of field and focus stacking to create outstanding
...This handy pocket guide shows you how to: – Plan for different types of trips and select the right camera gear to take with you. – Let your photos tell the story; the best vantage points, creative angles and camera settings needed for eye-catching shots. – Shoot in transit; from planes, trains, buses and cars windows. – Make your travel shots more interesting when photographing cities, people, events, or landscapes. – Recognise the importance
...8) Videography
Lenses fully revised and updated 2nd edition gives easy to follow tips and advice on: – Lens mount and format options, image stabilisation and focusing systems, image sensor sizes and their impact on lens performance. – How to select the right lenses for different types of photography including landscape, portraiture, sport, wildlife, and macro. – How lens choice affects image composition. – Special purpose lenses – macro, architectural,
...9) Portraiture
Good portraits reveal aspects of a person’s identity, attitude, and personality. Great portraits can reveal the “essence” of a person’s character. This easy-to-follow pocket guide provides expert advice on: – Cameras, lenses, lighting, focus and exposure for different types of portraiture. – Candid, formal, single and group portraits, natural and artificial lighting. – Portraits of children, families, special occasions, and community
...10) Shoot to Share
Shoot to Share covers: – Camera capabilities of mobile devices, and where a dedicated camera can be a better option. – Framing shots, stabilisation, special modes, resolution, frame rates and recording soundtracks. – Online sharing, image upload, resolution and resizing. – Best formats to use for video, frame rates, file sizes, editing tips and tools. – Recommended ways to print your photos at home, in-store and online print services.
...12) Black is beautiful: JET beauties of the week : the photography of LaMonte McLemore with Chris Murray
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