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Three Great Photo Books from Wiley

Lighting Photo Workshop
Macro Photography Photo Workshop
Composition Photo Workshop

Photoworkshop.com brings together the greatest names in photography in its mission help you achieve your photographic goals.

Dedicated to providing an education in photography for both serious beginners and professionals, John Wiley & Sons has joined forces with the professionals at Photoworkshop.com to bring together the greatest names in photography and digital imaging in its mission help you achieve your photographic goals. This exciting new series by successful photo-industry luminaries focuses on behind-the-camera skills and techniques, and covers essential topics in equipment, and the creative process--empowering you to create gallery-quality images, without computer editing. Most titles include end-of-chapter assignments that help you put your knowledge to practice. You can then post your assignment results on www.pwsbooks.com for critique and input from peers and other Photoworkshop.com members.

Click here to get to know the photographers behind this exciting new series, and make sure to check out a sampling of their photographs, as well their personal tips and tricks for capturing the perfect shot.

 

 

Lighting Photo Workshop is a rigorous practical guide to photographic lighting techniques, complete with hands-on assignments

It provides digital photographers a complete course in photographic lighting and covers everything from using flash systems and studio lights to working outdoors in bright or low-light conditions. Full-color examples show how the right lighting can enhance color, improve contrast, and open the door to new creative possibilities.
 

Author Chris Bucher shows you how  to work with the light that's available wherever you are. How to augment it for different effects. How to use light to accent a scene, express a feeling, or flatter a face. Discover how to master the magic of light.

  • Explore the elements of light and understand white balance, color temperature, and light quality
  • Choose and use appropriate accessories
  • Learn to work with natural light, indoors and out, and to create effects with shadows
  • Discover how light affects motion, landscape views, and closeup shots
  • Try your hand at night and low-light photography

 


Macro Photography Photo Workshop teaches you the special techniques for creating unique, artistic, close-up images

This easy to follow book covers all of the challenges associated with taking great close-ups: depth of field, focus, and exposure. This task-oriented reference allows readers to learn by doing and offers outstanding examples and instructions.
 
  • Explore your camera's functionality and optional lenses
  • Experiment with natural light, reflectors, and flash units
  • Recognize macro opportunities in everyday surroundings
  • Discover the fun of the "20-step challenge"
  • Fix common macro problems with digital editing and apply creative effects

 

Composition Photo Workshop provides the hands-on instruction that digital photographers need to compose great shots

Introducing readers to the basic elements of design, this full-color guide shows photographers step by step how to frame great compositions before they take the shot. Instructions, advice, examples, and assignments cover all types of photography.

How to compose a photograph can determine what your image communicates. Blue Fier is a master of composition technique, and the advice he shares in this essential book teaches you to bring together subjects, lighting, color, depth of field, and design elements to produce photos that make powerful statements. Study the techniques, complete the assignments, gather feedback at photoworkshop.com, and watch what develops.
  • Understand how we see and how composition impacts the eye
  • Learn how shutter speed, lighting, and depth of field affect composition
  • Control colors and understand their symbolism
  • Master the elements of design
  • Discover special techniques for people, travel, and still lifes

 

 

 

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