All

Thom Rouse seems to have an unbridled artistic sensibility. In this book, he offers up for review sixty of his favourite fine art images. Rouse takes photographers behind the scenes...

"Artistic nude" is a subgenre of nude photography. In artistic nude images, the human body itself is the subject of the art. In these photographs, the subject typically does not...

Take the guesswork out of exposure and metering for spot-on results every time! In photography, every decision, creative and technical, rides on achieving a good exposure. When shooting portraits or...

Image sharpness is one of photography's yin/yang propositions. Soft focus can impair a photograph, but just as readily enhance it. Blurs and soft zones function like shadows and highlights; they...

Being a wedding photographer was never going to be an either/or job; the bride wants to sparkle in individual shots, but she's also going to want her nearest and dearest...

In this book, Gary Wagner shows readers how to create powerful, evocative black and white landscape photographs filled with beautiful light, a full range of tones, and exquisite detail. Beginning...

Wildlife photography is an adventure and as any great adventure story unfolds, odds are, there are bound to be some great risks involved. Whether it's the risk or the reward...

Classic Hollywood portraiture is cinematic and striking. The subjects in the portraits are perfectly coiffed and attired, their skin is flawless, their wardrobes are cutting-edge fashion, and they seem to...

Portrait photographers agree that one of the most important yet shrouded aspects of running a successful business is accurately pricing your products for profit. Some charge too little, then scramble...

We've all heard the idiom, "Sometimes, less is more." When it comes to photographing the female form, the "more" is sometimes "more trouble." Without concealing wardrobe options, traditional poses, and...

The face of wedding photography has changed drastically over the last few years. Couples seem now to be content with a selection of "selfies" made on the wedding day, as...

Build a thriving kids and family portrait business with guidance from one of the industry's best-known photographers If you've got great camera skills and want to take the plunge and...

In this book, Tom Gallovich shows readers how to use their camera's exposure controls (aperture, shutter speed, ISO) to establish the focal point of the image and create the overall...

200 Secrets for Easier, Quicker and More Dynamic Photography Model photography may seem like a glamorous job, but it's definitely filled with an array of road bumps that can trip...

American Photo magazine named David Beckstead one of the Top Ten Wedding Photographers in the World. He's an industry leader with a reputation for quality work and giving back to...

Artistic Lighting and Design for Environmental Photography In this book, Benny Migliorino teaches readers how to work with speedlights--lightweight, relatively inexpensive, and powerful palm-sized flash units--to create dramatic, dimensional, flattering...

Photographers by their very nature are creative, but Nylora takes it more than a step beyond the norm. Fine Art Portrait Photography takes the reader through the multi-step process from...

Most photographers love photographing people--but they will also readily admit that there are a lot of challenges to making great portraits. In this book, professional portrait photographer Bill Israelson explores...

Neal Urban is well-known for his outstanding wedding photography; however his engagement portraits just might be even more inventive and compelling. Released from the time and location constraints of the...

Acclaimed photographer and photography-business guru Mimika Cooney shows you how to build a successful boutique business photographing newborns. This starts by attracting clients through strategic development of your "Love Brand,"...

Photographing Vibrant and Joyful Portraits of the Happy Couple Today's brides- and grooms-to-be have grown up inundated by world-class photography on the Internet, television, magazines, and social networking sites. Therefore,...

Portraits of families and children against the dunes or with a crashing waves in the background are beautiful--but they are also one of the more difficult genres of photography. Wind,...

Moments of peak action are well-known in sports photography, but they also happen in nature photography. The light can change within seconds and the best light may occur only long...

After months of joyful wedding dreams, brides and grooms trust their photographer to transform the day's fleeting moments into lasting mementos. In this book, Neal Urban helps you go beyond...

Natural light can be the right light--indoors and out, all day long. Working with children, families, and couples, Krista Smith covers the entire process of designing natural-light portraits that are...

Documenting the process of lighting studio portraits from start to finish, this handy manual covers both the artistic and technical aspects of achieving success. Short one- or two-page lessons are...

Packed full of useful tips, techniques, and information for both the hobbyist and the professional photographer, this book is an invaluable resource for developing the craft of child portraits. Beginning...

Packed with outstanding images from real weddings, this book is full of advice from one of today's top photographers in the wedding and portrait industry. Brett Florens is a South...

Acknowledging the growing demand for professional portraits that document the beauty and unique personalities of beloved canine companions, this well-rounded guide details the ins and outs of the business--either as...

A comprehensive guide to backgrounds, this guidebook instructs professional and amateur photographers on how to master the art of an often overlooked, yet essential, aspect to portrait photography. Highlighting a...

Fully exploring the possibilities of the flash stick, a new modified light stand, this in-depth guidebook helps professional photographers more efficiently create spectacular shots. Used for solo shooting, the flash...

Presenting every facet of using available light to create sumptuously stylized portraits, acclaimed photographer Joe Farace reveals the methods and striking benefits of using the inherent light of the environment....

Updated with new photos and a revised text to reflect the latest techniques and styles in posing and portraiture, this second edition of a bestselling book is a welcome addition...

Exploring techniques that will work with the materials that photographers already have on hand, the author designs images through thorough planning and creativity that depict his subjects in breathtaking and...

Written in an approachable format and presented in 50 short chapters -each featuring a sample image and detailed diagrams that show the precise position of the lights used to create...

From yearbook advertisements, postcard mailings, and promotions to website development and digital graduation announcements, every corner of the teen and senior portrait market is covered in this book of advice....

Small-flash photography has become widely popular because of its portability and affordability, and this book offers insights on mastering the use of small-unit, hot shoe mounted flashes called flashguns. Demonstrating...

Preparing wedding photographers to navigate these once-in-a-lifetime events, this resource acknowledges the highly emotional clients, shifts in natural lighting, and changes in location that come with the territory. Showcasing countless...

Essential for professional commercial photographers but with appeal for anyone who enjoys architectural photography, this book explains how to build better light indoors while finding the optimal positions for capturing...

Offering a streamlined approach to creating studio-quality images, from backdrops to lighting, Joe Farace instructs photographers on selecting the gear that provides the most value and requires only minimal storage...

There is something magical about macro and close-up images. They provide a glimpse of a world few ever see and fewer still understand. But there is a reason these images...

With the surge in popularity of small flash photography, this guide is a timely resource for shutterbugs looking to take full advantage of a growing trend. Studio flash systems are...

Photographers seeking to enhance the creativity of their shots will be well pleased with this guide from seasoned professional photographer Lou Jacobs Jr. Beginning with an overview of the gear...

This lighting manual shows that successful studio photography does not require a warehouse-sized space brimming with expensive lights, Hollywood-style facades, and a half-dozen assistants making the client lattes. Rather, this...

Offering an in-depth look at the camera controls that come into play when using an off-camera flash including radio slave, optical triggers, wired flash communication, and more this photography resource...

Filled with tips for producing paramount effects using a single flash, this guide shows amateur and professional photographers how to lighten their gear load and free up their budget. With...

Ever notice how some photographs just 'grab you'? They're captivating, charged with energy, full of life. Photographers strive to re-create these powerful emotional images and this guide invites the reader...

With a practical approach to the art and business of professional photography, this handbook shows how to use lighting more effectively, efficiently, and economically. Beginning with a discussion of lighting...