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This book Tracy Sweeney presents a joyous celebration of children. The author has artfully crafted a collection of whimsical images of children in play and reverie. Join her in exploring...

An inspiring look at horses through the lens of equine photographer Shelley Paulson. As you turn the pages of this beautifully illustrated book, you will experience the light and love...

The majestic Bald Eagle was adopted in 1792 as America's official bird. It has historically been a symbol of freedom and patriotism in the United States of America, and for...

Larry Johnson, the world's leading cat photographer and portraitist, shares over 180 of his exquisite images with delightful stories about cat show cats. Larry Johnson is the world's leading cat...

Determining the best way to pose a subject; a way that is simultaneously flattering, appropriate, and visually appealing: can be one of the biggest challenges in designing a successful portrait....

Photographers who provide digital files instead of professionally finished prints and albums are not just missing out on income, they are limiting the ways they can serve their clients and...

Javon Longeliere is one of the most sought-after wedding photographers in the country. His talents have been well awarded by the top professional photographic organizations and his breathtaking images have...

Photographers know that they must use highlight and shadow to create a sense of dimension in their portraits, sculpt their subject's features, and add palpable mood in their images. However,...

Wedding photography is one of the most competitive genres in photography. With so many other professional photographers fighting for a chance to document all of the important moments and nuances...

With an eye toward profiting from their camera-phone skills, photographers are submitting "microstock" images to stock photography companies; these Internet-based photo agencies accept royalty-free images from a far broader base...

Karen Dorame presents hard-won tips and techniques that allow you to smooth out the bumps in the road toward a career in professional photography. She covers equipment selection and use,...

Learn how to position and power your light sources to make your subjects look their best. Portrait lighting is part art, part science. There are so many tools at the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

This illustrative guide offers definitive proof that engagement photos should no longer be overlooked as a basic or included feature of a wedding package. A traditional rite of passage for...

From facial expression and body angles to camera optics and ideal lighting, this invaluable photography reference discusses all the facets of posing. Featuring 10 acclaimed photographers and their exceptional images,...

Presenting ideas and commentary as well as photographs, this collection offers new photographers revelations and wisdom from professionals and informs them how to achieve commercial success. Commercial photographers create images...

With detailed, informative instructions for capturing personable and memorable yearbook photos, this reference presents step-by-step demonstrations on advertising, talking to clients, producing outstanding images, and finalizing a sale. Noting the...

Examining a style of photography that has become increasingly popular with families, this in-depth analysis explores the most important aspects of mother and child portraiture. Summarizing advice from seasoned professionals,...

Growing a successful photography business requires strong skills in marketing, accountancy, finance, sales, customer service, management and more. Drawing on the experience of professional photographers, Dorame offers readers insider tips...

There are many advantages to shooting with natural light; availability, spontaneity, less equiptment and natural effect and an ease in defining shadows and highlights in the subject. Natual light also...

Top wedding photographers share their skills and experience with readers to ensure that they obtain the best wedding shots possible. This invaluable advice is beautifully illustrated through examples of their...

From shooting formal family portraits in a dimly lit church to capturing lively candids at a bustling reception, this valuable reference presents 100 tips for handling the process from start...

150 Full colour images By examining the work of 10 of today's top portrait photographers and supplementing the images with interviews, this book offers insight into the working habits, equipment...

LEARN HOW TO DESIGN FLATTERING POSES FOR YOUR OUTDOOR AND LOCATION PORTRAIT SUBJECTS Posing portrait subjects on location requires a skill set that differs from what photographers rely on when...

200 colour iamges Providing detailed discussions on a wide range of photo topics, Rice starts with a look at the array of camera formats and lenses available, then moves to...