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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 wildlifeeven 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.

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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.
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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:

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.

About the Author

Bryan Peterson is a well-known

photographer, writer, and teacher.

In addition to his many books for Amphoto, he writes a column that appears in Popular Photography and contributes to prominent magazines.

His workshops and online photo

course at BetterPhoto.com are invariably sold out. He divides his time between Seattle, WA, and Lyon, France.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780817437961
Author:
Peterson, Bryan
Publisher:
Amphoto Books
Author:
Peterson, Bryan F.
Subject:
Photography
Subject:
Digital techniques
Subject:
Computer Graphics - Photoshop
Subject:
Techniques - General
Subject:
Techniques - Digital
Subject:
PHO024000
Subject:
Photography -- Digital techniques.
Subject:
PHOTOGRAPHY / General
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Publication Date:
20051031
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
175 COLOR ILLUS; 5 DIAGRAMS
Pages:
160
Dimensions:
10.30x8.48x.41 in. 1.28 lbs.

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"Synopsis" by , 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.
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