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Understanding Digital Photography: Techniques for Getting Great Pictures

by Bryan Peterson

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Publisher Comments:

Using his popular bad image/good image pairings of real-life examples, Bryan Peterson takes the reader through all the techniques needed to succeed with digital photography in every popular genre: nature, people, sports, interiors, travel, low-light conditions, travel, weather, commercial portraits, macro, and wildlife--even how to use creative tricks such as reflections. As a bonus, Peterson explains, in straightforward text, the techniques of Photoshop as well as the basics of publishing, printing, and archiving and storing for personal or professional use. Full of great examples for beginners and serious photographers, Understanding Digital Photography makes it easy to create great digital pictures every time.

Book News Annotation:

Peterson, a professional photographer, demystifies digital photography with plain-language explanations and techniques for a variety of subjects and lighting conditions, including landscapes, portraits, sunsets, nighttime scenes, and close-ups. He covers aperture, shutter speed, light, composition, and effects achieved with the Photoshop digital darkroom. Color photos illustrate techniques on every page.
Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Book News Annotation:

Peterson, a professional photographer, demystifies digital photography with plain-language explanations and techniques for a variety of subjects and lighting conditions, including landscapes, portraits, sunsets, nighttime scenes, and close-ups. He covers aperture, shutter speed, light, composition, and effects achieved with the Photoshop digital darkroom. Color photos illustrate techniques on every page. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Synopsis:

- Understanding Exposure has sold 40,000 copies, Learning

to See Creatively has sold 90,000 copies

- Every photo in this book was taken with a digital camera

- Covers every popular genre: nature, people, sports, interiors, travel, and more

Using his popular bad image/good image pairings of real-life examples, Bryan Peterson takes the reader through all the techniques needed to succeed with digital photography in every popular genre: nature, people, sports, interiors, travel, low-light conditions, travel, weather, commercial portraits, macro, and wildlife--even how to use creative tricks such as reflections. As a bonus, Peterson explains, in straightforward text, the techniques of Photoshop as well as the basics of publishing, printing, and archiving and storing for personal or professional use. Full of great examples for beginners and serious photographers, Understanding Digital Photography makes it easy to create great digital pictures every time.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780817437961
Subtitle:
Techniques for Getting Great Pictures
Author:
Peterson, Bryan
Author:
Peterson, Bryan F.
Publisher:
Amphoto Books
Subject:
Photography
Subject:
Digital techniques
Subject:
Computer Graphics - Photoshop
Subject:
Techniques - General
Subject:
Techniques - Digital
Subject:
PHO024000
Subject:
Photography -- Digital techniques.
Copyright:
Publication Date:
October 2005
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
160
Dimensions:
10.30x8.48x.41 in. 1.28 lbs.

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