Photography Monthly Magazine - March 2011

English | True PDF | 124 Pages | 54 MB
Photography Monthly is the UK's leading magazine for digital and film photographers of all levels. Each issue is packed with inspirational images, essential technique guides and reviews of the newest photo gear. Subscribe today and start taking better pictures tomorrow!

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The Photoshop Elements 9 Book for Digital Photographers

456 pages | New Riders Press (December 17, 2010) | English | ISBN-10: 0321741331 | PDF | 33 MB
This book breaks new ground by doing something for digital photographers that’s never been done before—it cuts through the bull and shows you exactly “how to do it.” It’s not a bunch of theory; it doesn’t challenge you to come up with your own settings or figure things out on your own. Instead, it does something that virtually no other Elements book has ever done—it tells you flat-out which settings to use, when to use them, and why.

If you’re looking for one of those “tell-me-everything-about-the-Unsharp-Mask-filter” books, this isn’t it. You can grab any other Elements book on the shelf, because they all do that. Instead, this book gives you the inside tips and tricks of the trade for organizing, correcting, editing, sharpening, retouching, and printing your photos like a pro. You’ll be absolutely amazed at how easy and effective these techniques are—once you know the secrets.

LEARN HOW THE PROS DO IT
Each year we train thousands of digital photographers and, almost without exception, they have the same questions and face the same problem—that’s exactly what we cover in this book. You’ll learn:

* The real secrets of how the pros retouch portraits
* How to color correct any photo with out breaking a sweat (you’ll be amazed at how they do it!)
* How to use Camera Raw for processing not only RAW photos, but JPEGs and TIFFs, too! (And you’ll learn why so many pros like it best—because it’s faster and easier)
* The sharpening techniques the pros really use (there’s an entire chapter just on this!)
* How to deal with common digital camera image problems, including removing noise and avoiding halos
* The most requested photographic special effects, and much more!

THE BOOK’S SECRET WEAPON
Although Elements 9 offers some digital photography features that Photoshop CS5 doesn’t offer, there are plenty of features that Photoshop CS5 has that Elements 9 still doesn’t have (things like paths, Channel Mixer, etc.). But in this book, you’ll learn some slick workarounds, cheats, and some fairly ingenious ways to replicate many of those Photoshop features from right within Elements. Plus, since this book is designed for photographers, it doesn’t waste your time talking about how to frame a shot, set your exposure, etc., and there’s no talk about which camera or printer to buy. It’s all Elements, step-by-step, cover-to-cover, in the only book of its kind!

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Captured - Lessons from Behind the Lens of a Legendary Wildlife Photographer

312 pages | Publisher: New Riders Press (October 11, 2010) | English | ISBN-10: 0321720598 | PDF | 102 MB
Captured: Behind the Lens of a Legendary Wildlife Photographer is more than just a photography book—it's a chronicle of more than 30 years' worth of unbelievable moments that only nature can reveal.

And Moose Peterson is more than just a wildlife photographer—he's a storyteller in both prose and pictures.

If you're looking for the ultimate guide to wildlife photography from a man who has devoted his entire career to capturing nature's finest and most rare moments, you'll find it here in Captured.

If you're looking to be transported into the wild to confront a grizzly bear and her cubs, stumble upon a pack of wolves, or capture an owl in flight, you'll find it here, as well. You'll also find a healthy dose of inspiration as the stories behind the photos are revealed as only Moose can tell them.

In the end, you'll come away with invaluable photographic techniques gained through a lifetime of experience and a new appreciation for the passion of wildlife photography. You'll gain knowledge that you can put to use on your next excursion into the wild, your local or state park, or even your own backyard.

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Portrait Photography: Secrets of Posing & Lighting

128 pages | Publisher: Lark Books; illustrated edition | English | ISBN-10: 157990548X | 54 MB
With easy-to-follow instructions and detailed photo sequences showing how to arrange lights and lighting accessories, this carefully structured course teaches all the fundamentals of portraiture, as well as a host of other creative techniques. It sets out everything the amateur needs to know to create a wide range of styles, from choosing the right equipment to composing the background to placing and positioning the subject for maximum effect. The basics of color and black and white, digital capture and film, and studio and location shooting all receive detailed attention, and helpful tips on mood-enhancing lighting will help raise novices’ skills to professional levels.

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Layers: The Complete Guide to Photoshop's Most Powerful Feature (2nd Edition)

312 pages | Publisher: Peachpit Press; (November 8, 2010) | English | ISBN-10: 0321749588 | PDF
In 2008, Adobe Photoshop pro and best-selling author Matt Kloskowski broke new ground teaching Photoshop by focusing on the one thing that makes Photoshop the amazing (and sometimes difficult to understand) program it is: layers. Now, Matt returns with a major update that covers layers in Photoshop CS5 in the same concise, easy to understand way that’s made him so well known in the field of Photoshop training.

When asked about the original version of this book, Matt said, "I wanted it to be the Photoshop book that I wish was around when I was first learning." This update improves upon that concept. Within these pages, you’ll learn about:

* Working with and managing multiple layers in Photoshop CS5
* Building multiple-layer images
* Blending layers together
* Layer masking and just how easy it is
* Which of the 25+ layer blend modes you really need to know (there are just a few)
* Using layers to enhance and retouch your photos
* All of the tips and tricks that make using layers a breeze
* Plus, a new chapter on advanced layer techniques and compositing to help take your work to the next level

If you want to fully understand layers in Photoshop CS5, this book is the one you’ve been waiting for!

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Photoshop CS5: Top 100 Simplified Tips and Tricks

Visual | June 28, 2010 | English | ISBN-10: 0470612657 | 288 pages | PDF
Photoshop is the preferred image-editing software, with more than four million users worldwide. Professional photographers, Web designers, graphic designers, and serious photo hobbyists who already know earlier versions of Photoshop will expand their skills by mastering these techniques. Fully revised for the newest Photoshop release, this guide uses step-by-step instructions and full-color screen shots to make comprehension quick and easy for the visual learner.

* Photoshop is the image-editing software preferred by professional photographers and designers around the world; new functionality and enhanced tools in the latest version enable new shortcuts and techniques
* This full-color guide shows intermediate-level users how to coax more from Photoshop with professional tips and tricks
* Packed with cool and valuable advice to help you take advantage of Photoshop's newest bells and whistles and take your skills to new heights

Photoshop Top 100 Simplified Tips & Tricks provides a visual reference that teaches adventurous users how to make the most of Photoshop.

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Close-Up and Macro Photography

188 pages | Focal Press (October 22, 2009) | English | ISBN-10: 0240812123 | PDF | 14 MB
In this exhaustive guide to macro photography, respected author and photographer Adrian Davies takes a comprehensive approach to the subject, covering every aspect of the multi-faceted and often complicated world of close-up photography.

Everything about Adrian's approach is both practical and diverse, with optimal output always in mind. His coverage of equipment, for example, goes beyond cameras to cover the application of flatbed and film scanners for close-up shots (2D, 3D, reflective and translucent subjects).

Seperate sections cover cameras and equipment, lenses, lighting, workflow and image processing. Additionally, a seperate section on 'special subjects' covers techniques for shooting both common macro subjects (including insects, fossils and coins), as well as a range of technical elements such as shiny surfaces, texture, and polarised light. The appendix includes a technical discussion on depth of field, including detailed tables, and a range of optical formulae.

Clear, concise and comprehensive, and packed with stunning images, this is a must-have purchase for all photographers looking for professional quality macro results.

* One-stop guide to all things macro by respected author/photographer Adrian Davies
* Takes a comprehensive approach to a macro workflow, covering every aspect from pre-capture (including selecting equipment from compacts to film scaners) through to post-capture and image processing
* Packed with stunning macro photographs to inspire the reader and put the information in a practical context

"Close-up and Macro Photography is one of the most comprehensible books on macro photography I have ever read. An un-missable resource for the experienced or amateur macro photographer." - Hugh Leslie, Macrophotography.org


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Digital Wedding Photographer's Planner By Kenny Kim

288 pages | Wiley (April 26, 2010) | English | ISBN-10: 0470570938 | PDF | 13,8 MB
A full-color reference to planning for and executing a successful wedding day shoot

Wedding photography has become a major industry, and the number of photographers getting into this field is rapidly increasing—making it even more competitive. Written by top wedding photographer, Kenny Kim, this full-color reference walks you through all the major (and minor) steps involved in planning and organizing a successful wedding day shoot.

You'll get unique advice on everything from your initial meeting with the engaged couple to the final presentation of the commemorative book. Packed with checklists, schedules, etiquette tips, and much more, this book is an essential wedding photography resource for every wedding photographer.

* Provides detailed coverage of all the major and minor steps in preparing for a successful wedding day shoot
* Explores preparation for every detail of taking unique and memorable wedding day photos
* Spans the initial meeting with the couple all the way to presenting them with their photo album
* Reassures you of your preparation, using checklists, schedules, etiquette tips, answers to questions, and more

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Amateur Photographer - 12 March 2011

English | 124 pages | PDF | 48 Mb
Amateur Photographer is the worlds oldest weekly magazine for photography enthusiasts. With its unique weekly format, it is the first for news and digital and film equipment tests. Regular features on reader portfolios, darkroom, digital, black & white and photographer profiles ensure all areas of photography are covered.

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Digital Photography Lighting For Dummies - 2010

368 pages | Publisher: For Dummies (November 30, 2010) | English | ISBN-10: 0470647639 | PDF | 11,7 MB
Improve your digital photography lighting technique for picture perfect results

Looking for expert advice on the tools, concepts, and steps you need to give your photography subjects a high-quality look and feel? Whether you're a beginner or an aspiring professional photographer, this hands-on, friendly guide will improve your understanding of how to use lighting to bring greater polish, life, and creativity to your photographs.

* Lights, camera, action — get an overview of light, how it's used in a photographic capacity, and the camera settings that control it
* Make light work for you — discover how to measure and manipulate light to make the most of every photograph you take
* Here comes the sun (and shade) — find out the best times of day and the right techniques to use to make the most of natural light, and how you can take fantastic photographs in low light and at night
* Let there be light — get expert tips and tricks to turn ordinary photographs into beautiful pieces of art

Open the book and find:

* Why effective lighting is important
* The qualities of light that are important to photographers
* Popular lighting tools and equipment
* How to use the sun to your advantage
* Guidance for capturing the night sky, fireworks, and more
* Ways to light special moments for event photography
* Pointers for lighting portraits
* Tips for adjusting light in postproduction

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Shutterbug - April 2011

PDF | 180 pages | English
Shutterbug is a photo magazine for advance amateur and professional photographers. Sections include techniques features, equipment reviews, electronic imaging and video, classic collectibles, plus darkroom articles and Help!, a question and answer column.

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10 Ways to Improve your Boudoir Photography

English | 2010 | 44 pages | PDF | 7.5 MB
Ed offers sound advice based on his experiences for pro and semi-pro photographers wishing to start in, or expand upon boudoir photography.

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Creative Black and White Digital Photography - Tips and Tech

Wil.y | 2010 | ISBN: 0470597755 | 240 pages | PDF
Black-and-white photography poses unique challenges; without color to guide the eye, contrast, lighting, and composition take on even more importance. Renowned photographer Harold Davis explains these elements and demonstrates the basic rules of black and white photography as well as when and how to break them. He breaks through the complexity of this photographic medium, explores opportunities for black-and-white imagery, and shows how to capitalize on every one.

Richly illustrated with the author's own images, this beautiful guide presents the skills needed for great black-and-white photos while encouraging your confidence and creativity.

* Goes beyond basics to teach photographers how to conquer the challenges posed by black-and-white photography
* Appeals to professionals and serious amateurs who are interested in exploring creative black-and-white imagery
* Presents photography fundamentals and shows how black and white requires some of the rules to be bent
* Encourages creative thinking and confidence
* Lavishly illustrated with Harold Davis's outstanding monochromatic photos

Whether you're a professional just venturing into black and white or a serious amateur, Creative Black & White will both educate and inspire you.

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The Best of Adobe Photoshop: Techniques and Images from Professional Photographers

128 pages | Amherst Media | English | ISBN-10: 1584281812 | PDF
Everything that could be done in the traditional darkroom can now be done with Adobe Photoshop, making special effects that were formerly achieved exclusively by expert darkroom technicians available to all photographers. This technological revolution has created new challenges as well as opportunities for increased creativity, allowing photographers to become digital artists as well. With illustrative photos throughout, this book details new, unexpected, and successful techniques used by artists, illustrators, commercial photographers, album designers, wedding photographers, portrait photographers, and teachers. Professional and advanced amateurs will benefit from the instructions for efficiently using the software, minimizing the computer time spent on each photo.

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3D in Photoshop: The Ultimate Guide for Creative Professionals

224 pages | Publisher: Focal Press; (August 19, 2010) | English | ISBN-10: 0240813774 | PDF | 10 MB
This is the first book of its kind that shows you everything you need to know to create or integrate 3D into your designs using Photoshop CS5 Extended. If you are completely new to 3D, you'll find the great tips and tricks in 3D in Photoshop invaluable as you get started. There is also a wealth of detailed technical insight for those who want more. Written by the true experts - Adobe's own 3D team - and with contributions from some of the best and brightest digital artists working today, this reference guide will help you to create a comprehensive workflow that suits your specific needs. Along the way, you'll pick up troubleshooting tips and advice from the industry experts and you'll be inspired by many examples of full color, original works of 3D art.

If you're already using Photoshop for your digital art and want to learn how to incorporate your 3D components into one workflow, you'll discover new ways of working with Photoshop that you probably never knew existed. Find out how to quickly generate beautiful 3D extrusions from text layers, selections and more. Brush up on your painting, texture creation and editing skills, and learn how to composite 3D to 2D scenes. You'll also discover the secrets to creating Lenticular images. It's all here in this comprehensive guide - the next best thing to sitting side-by-side with an Adobe expert while you create 3D magic.

* Note: 3D functionality discussed in this book is only available in Photoshop CS5 Extended
* Comprehensive coverage of general 3D concepts to get you started if you're new to 3D, or to catch you up to speed with the latest info if you're a seasoned pro
* A supplemental website includes images to practice with, third party application plug-ins, and more
* Includes step-by-step workflows from some of the industry's best digital artists to inspire and inform your own workflow
* Answers to the questions most frequently asked to the Adobe

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The Digital Photographer's Guide to Light Modifiers : Techniques for Sculpting With Light

Amh.rst M.dia, Inc. (September 1, 2010) | English | ISBN: 1608952223 | 128 pages | PDF | 21,4 MB
Focusing exclusively on light modifiers and making the most of the least equipment, this in-depth handbook is ideal for use by the beginner and advanced amateurs who wish to take their photography to the next level. Including diagrams and lighting set scenes to facilitate learning and adapting technique, step-by-step critiques of several portrait sessions, and an extensive review of a variety of light modifying tools—from barn doors and snoots to gels, umbrellas, and strip boxes—this invaluable textbook style book reveals the precise steps for obtaining dimension and depth for indoor and outdoor portrait sessions. This resource is a must-have for beginner photographers looking to discover a treasure trove of fresh, creative lighting inspiration, that will surely help add diversity and creative style to your photography.

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How to Take Great Digital Photos of Your Friend's Wedding

80 pages | Amherst Media, Inc (2007) | English | ISBN-10: 1584281995 | PDF
Armed with a digital camera, wedding attendees can create snapshots of the their friend's big day with the camera, lighting, posing, and composition skills taught in this step-by-step manual. Beginning with a discussion of digital capture basics and how to ensure the best possible exposure by selecting the appropriate ISO settings, photographers learn how to create the setting that produces the best results under any lighting conditions. Posing is also covered so that, armed with some general principles and strategies, amateur photographers can greatly improve their sense of portraiture. Sections on unusual situations teach readers how to make the best of mixed lighting conditions, flatter subjects, avoid exposure problems, and use the flash indoors; while tips on using Adobe Photoshop Elements help photographers give their photographs that professional edge.

About the Author
Patrick Rice is a professional photographer who has received numerous industry awards, including two Fuji Masterpiece Awards and Best of Show honors and the Grand Award at Wedding and Portrait Photographers International. He is the author of Digital Infrared Photography, Digital Portrait Photography of Teens and Seniors, and Professional Digital Imaging for Wedding and Portrait Photographers. He lives in North Olmstead, Ohio.

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Tucci and Usmani's The Business of Photography

Am herst Me dia (August 1, 2010) | ISBN: 158428997X | 128 pages | PDF | 13,5 MB
The fundamentals of running a professional photography business and studio are explained in this guide to the commercial side of photography. A road map to navigating the perils and embracing the triumphs, this reference covers all the critical skills required to establish a business, design a product line, market services and products, and manage the bottom line. Topics include selecting the right insurance package, obtaining the various licenses and tax IDs, and hiring the best employees. An invaluable resource for photographers, this is a must-have manual to the mechanics of successful professional photography.

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Event Photography Handbook

How to Make Money Photographing Award Ceremonies, Corporate Functions, and Other Special Occasions



128 pages | Amherst Media (November 1, 2008) | English | ISBN-10: 158428241X | PDF
From parades, sporting events, and black-tie galas to political rallies, product-release parties, and anniversary celebrations, this is the definitive guide to event photography. With the recent advent of relatively inexpensive digital cameras, consumers are becoming increasingly proficient at capturing important moments on their own. In order to save their business and stay in front of the curve, professional photographers must proactively build their businesses by initiating new contacts, selecting the best equipment for each job, and enhancing their marketing and promotional skills. Detailed information on how to be successful before, during, and after the event—including proper professional etiquette, lighting and posing options, and snapping unobtrusive action shots—is included as well advice on working with both the images and client after a job.

About the Author
William B. Folsom is the resident photographer for Meadowlark Botanical Gardens and a photography instructor. He is the author of Art and Science of Butterfly Photography. He lives in McClean, Virginia. James P. Goodridge is a professional photographer. He lives in Vienna, Virginia. They work and market services together as the JPG Photo Events Team.

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500 Poses for Photographing Women: A Visual Sourcebook for Portrait Photographers

128 pages | Amherst Media, Inc. (March 1, 2009) | English
Next to lighting, posing is the most challenging aspect of photography—with so many body parts to capture, the possibilities are endless, and it’s all too easy to make a wrong turn. This illustrated reference provides both amateur shutterbugs and seasoned pros with the perfect place to turn when in need of quick posing strategies and fresh ideas. Containing 500 contemporary images by leading photographers, this indispensable manual explains posing fundamentals as well as how to create a flattering, feature-specific photograph—one that focuses on the head, shoulders, arms, torso, or feet—in different levels of close-ups, from head-shots to full-lengths.

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