Showing posts with label Digital Photography. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Digital Photography. Show all posts

Thursday, May 01, 2008

Nikon D300 Guide to Digital SLR Photography

"Nikon D300 Guide to Digital SLR Photography" is a concise introduction and guide to your camera's essential controls and functions. The book provides detailed instructions showing you the how, when, and why of focus zones, flash synchronization options, how to choose zoom settings, and which exposure modes are best. Packed with full-color images and examples that illustrate the recommended techniques and settings for your Nikon D300, this book helps photographers of any skill level begin maximizing their equipment as soon as you open the cover!

Available at Amazon.com.

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Practical Artistry: Light & Exposure for Digital Photographers

You may be passionate about photography, and own a digital SLR with perhaps more advanced equipment as well. But do the photographs you take with this powerful equipment come out as well as you'd like?

With this fascinating and beautifully illustrated book, you learn how to apply the techniques and principles of classic photography so you can make great images with today's digital equipment. Harold Davis, author and renowned fine art photographer, puts the focus in Practical Artistry on light and exposure, two crucial concepts you need to understand and master if you are to truly capture the images you see.

Davis presents a generous number of his own images in each chapter, complete with technical information and an explanation of what he was trying to achieve. These striking photographs not only illustrate the lesson at hand, but also serve as inspiration for your own efforts. Browsing the photographs alone will tell you a lot.

Topics covered in this book include:

  • Camera, lenses, and equipment
  • Understanding exposure and measuring light
  • Relationship of aperture to shutter speed and ISO
  • Working with depth of field
  • Natural lighting, studio lighting, and the use of flash
  • Light and color temperature
  • Working with white balance
  • Photographing at dawn or dusk
  • Photography at night
  • Capturing motion
  • Telling a story with your image
  • Capturing people, places, and things
  • Setting up a digital workflow
  • RAW processing and double RAW processing
  • Adjusting exposure and reducing noise
  • Black & white photography
  • And much more
Concise and to the point, Practical Artistry clearly demonstrates that photography, essentially, is writing with light, and that the type of images you produce depend on the many choices you have for using that skill. Harold Davis gives you an array of choices in full living color.

Available at Amazon.com.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Digital Photographer's Guide To Exposure

To take great photos, it's vital to understand exposure. But it's also a subject that many amateur photographers find daunting and some advanced photographers wish they had a fuller understanding of. This user-friendly guide demystifies digital exposure for the amateur and professional alike. Readers will learn how to transform an average photo into a first-rate one by mastering in-camera exposure controls and making final adjustments in-computer. This must-have guide ontains clear, jargon-free explanations of techniques, stunning and inspirational images from top photographers, and a quick-reference guide to becoming an instant expert on the different aspects of digital exposure.

Available at Amazon.com.

Friday, December 21, 2007

Digital Cameras 101


If your digital camera features are still a bit overwhelming, we've got a few tips on how to get the shot you're after every time.

Nikon D40/D40x Digital Field Guide

A new world of photographic experiences awaits you as you move up to a digital SLR with your Nikon D40 or D40x. Get started with your new D40 or D40x right away with this guide's Quick Tour. Ready to customize your camera's settings? Chapter 3 tells you how. Want advice on getting perfect shots of sunsets, landscapes, people, or your son's soccer game? Check Chapter 7. But whatever you do, get out there and take pictures. And take this book along.

  • Identify and use all your camera's controls and features
  • Discover how lenses work and select the ones you need
  • Learn to fix minor problems, including red-eye, by using the Retouch menu
  • Get complete recipes for shooting events, fireworks, night scenes, landscapes, people, pets, water, action, and more
  • Find out how to download your pictures and troubleshoot common camera problems

Available at Amazon.com.

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

ISO And Light Settings


VideoJug: Digital Photography Tips: ISO And Light Settings
Digital cameras are all well and good, but they come crammed with all sorts of fiddly features. This video explains about ISO and light settings, so you can take some truly brilliant pics.

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Exposure, Shutter Speed And Aperture


VideoJug: Digital Photography Tips: Exposure, Shutter Speed And Aperture
Shutter Speed, Aperture, F-Stops and all that sort of thing are what makes your photos go from hum-drum to dazzlingly brilliant. This film explains what they are, and how you can achieve some amazing shots with them.

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Camera Raw Basics


Journey to the center of the camera. This week Mike explanes in simple terms why Camera raw is the way to go with digital photography. Convert to DNG Vibrance, fill light and more, oh much, much more.

Saturday, September 22, 2007

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

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.

Available at Amazon.com.

Monday, September 17, 2007

xTrain On the Right Trac with the Addition of Digital Photography Training

xTrain.com, the leader in on-line video training for media, arts, and design, is pleased to announce the addition of Rick Sammon's SLR photography training sessions to its on-line training library.

Photographer, digital guru, workshop leader, lecturer, author of 27 books, magazine columnist, television personality, and all around fun guy Rick Sammon joins the cadre of top-ranked media pros Russell Brown, Rob Sheppard, Ron Lemen, Ben Willmore and many more who share their knowledge and expertise globally through xTrain's vast on-line training library.

When asked why he joined xTrain and how he found the time to shoot his five digital SLR photography training sessions, Rick comments, "Hey, these guys are the best. They have the best technology which includes a 5 million dollar studio and High Definition cameras, and they have an unbelievably talented production crew. What's more, they work with several of my digital imaging friends, and I am pleased (make that thrilled) to sign on with xTrain. In four days, we shot two on-location training sessions and three studio shows. How cool is that that?"

Rick's on-line training sessions include Exposure Modes, Digital SLR Basics, Snapshots to Great Shots, Wildlife and Travel Photography, and Photographing People in and around Dallas. Rick, who probably teaches more workshops and seminars than most pros, said this about the classes, "After viewing a class, which is like attending a private workshop with me, students will have an understanding of why it's much better to make a picture rather than simply to take a picture. That's the key to becoming a better photographer."

Rick likes to make learning fun, fast, and easy. He says, "Check out my sessions and you'll see that it's easy to turn all your snapshots into great shots -- indoors and outdoors, with and without a flash, in bright light and in low light -- no matter what camera you use. I like to make learning fun because that's why we all got into photography in the first place: to have fun and to feel creative."

Free previews and sample lessons from Rick and all the xTrain instructors are available 24/7. For more information about xTrain, please visit www.xtrain.com.

About xTrain:
The xTrain mission is to provide the world's premiere on-line training experience. The xTrain on-line training library appeals to a wide segment of the desktop publishing and digital imaging marketplace, from digital professionals to students, hobbyists, and Fortune 1000 companies. The growing on-line video training library utilizes industry-leading instructors, authors, and experts. For more information, contact xTrain by phone at 972-392-6761 or by email at services @ xtrain.com. For information on xTrain's affiliate companies, visit Splash Media http://www.splashmedia.com and TSTN http://www.tstn.com

Source: PRWeb

Friday, August 31, 2007

Garage Glamour: Digital Nude and Beauty Photography Made Simple

Nude and beauty photographers can find the invaluable high-impact techniques in this exhaustively illustrated manual that covers everything from compositional tips for clothing, accessories, and poses to more technical challenges such as lighting, lens selection, and exposure, demonstrating how to produce stunning, world-class images using minimal equipment without accruing a burdening investment. Beginning with the Four S's of glamour photography (sexiness, sultriness, sensuality, and seductiveness), amateurs and professionals alike are shown new ways to achieve beautiful shots, with additional tips on working with models that include methods for accentuating assets while minimizing flaws and initiating comfortable working relationships. Photographers are also shown how to turn their hobby into a successful career, or enhance the productivity and income of an existing business by honing marketing and advertising skills and mastering the art of generating business by referral. Based on the author's popular website, this guide offers helpful instruction to creating glamorous, sexy images like those seen in Playboy, Maxim, and other men's magazines.

Available at Amazon.com.

Saturday, August 25, 2007

Rule of Thirds


In this clip from our step by step beginner guide to digital photography, learn basic digital photography tips and techniques, including understanding the rule of thirds. It's digital photography made easy.

Saturday, August 11, 2007

Digital Photography 101


There's hope out there for all of you that can't tell your aperture from your arm hair. TigerTV Host Logan loves digital photography, and he's been good enough to sit down with our camera crew and go over what you need to know to get started. Whether you already own a digital camera or if you're just a beginner, this video has something for everyone. So Watch, Enjoy, and Rejoice!

Tuesday, August 07, 2007

Mastering Digital Wedding Photography

Mastering Digital Wedding Photography serves as a practical guide to the unique art, craft, and business of wedding photography in the digital realm. Succeeding as a wedding photographer requires more than the ability to take excellent pictures under pressure. You must also develop a solid business and marketing plan that makes you stand out from the crowd in this highly competitive industry. This book addresses each of these fundamental skills. You will conquer hands-on techniques for the shooting of documentary events, making great portraits quickly, and maximizing the quality of your images after they have been captured. You?ll also cover the essential topics of workflow and file management and important marketing techniques that will expand your services and grow your business. Whether you are a novice photographer, a seasoned professional adding weddings to your assignment list, or a film photographer transitioning to the digital realm, Mastering Digital Wedding Photography will help you develop the skills you need to capture the magic of each wedding you photograph.

Available at Amazon.com.

Monday, July 30, 2007

Flower Photography


In this video tutorial, learn how to take great flower photos.

Friday, July 20, 2007

Wedding Photography with Adobe Photoshop

This guide for professional wedding photographers introduces and explains the many uses of Adobe Photoshop in correcting and enhancing wedding photos to improve client satisfaction and boost sales. Photographers learn how to correct image color; remove blemishes and wrinkles; change backgrounds to eliminate distractions or add special effects; create the look of sepia-toned images; selectively tint eyes, lips, and bouquets with digital hand-coloring techniques; and create watercolor images. Tips for using Photoshop for business promotion are also provided, including instructions for creating effective mailers and business cards and putting enhanced images on the web to attract new clients.

Available at Amazon.com.

Sunday, July 08, 2007

Digital Wedding Photography

Digital Wedding Photography offers an easy-to-follow introduction to wedding photography. It provides information about the skills you need to take great wedding photos in the digital age, including selecting the correct lenses and digital equipment, as well as the most appropriate digital imaging techniques. This book also looks at the various ways of presenting the material to the happy couple and their friends and relatives. It presents all material in a step-by-step format, ideal for photography topics. Weddings offer limited opportunity for aspiring photographers to prove and improve their skill. Now you can be ready to capture every important moment like a pro!

Available at Amazon.com.

Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Magic of Digital Nature Photography

For anyone who has tried to capture a blazing sunset or catch the stark and simple beauty of bare tree limbs in winter, this manual will prove irresistible. Rather than providing ideas of what to photograph, Sheppard presents invaluable insider techniques and insights: use a histogram to get the ideal exposure, or white balance to create atmospheric images. Find out how to shoot crisp close-ups or awe-inspiring panoramic shots, and how to enhance pictures by using filters such as grads and polarizers. See how computer and image-editing software can turn ordinary images into extraordinary photos. Each section lists 10 Quick Tips for handling common outdoor photography challenges.

Available at Amazon.com.

Rick Sammon's Digital SLR Travel Guide


Rick Sammon's Digital SLR Travel Guide - More amazing video clips are a click away
Photographer Rick Sammon gives tips, tricks, and advice on what digital SLR equipment and accessories to carry when traveling. Turning those travel pix into travel photographs.

Monday, June 25, 2007

How To Change a SLR Lens


How To Change An SLR Lens - The most popular videos are here
This video tutorial shows how to change the lens on your digital SLR camera.