Langford's Advanced Photography: The guide for aspiring photographers (The Langford Series) - Softcover

Bilissi, Efthimia; Langford, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0240521919 ISBN 13: 9780240521916

Publisher: Routledge, 2011

Synopsis

Langford's Advanced Photography is the only advanced photography guide a serious student or aspiring professional will ever need. In this eighth edition, Efthimia Bilissi continues in the footsteps of Michael Langford by combining an unrivalled level of technical detail with a straightforward writing style while simultaneously bringing the text firmly in to the digital era. This book covers the entire photographic process from a technical standpoint - not only detailing the 'how' but also explaining the 'why' that is so often missing from photography texts. From the workings of cameras, lenses, digital imaging sensors and software to new hot topics such as HDR imaging, digital asset management, and even running your own photography business, everything a serious photographer could need to extend their art into professional realms is covered. The book also benefits from a full glossary, charts and inspirational full color images throughout, with summaries and projects at the end of each chapter to reinforce the theory.

Key Features * Highly respected guide for serious photographers wanting to advance their skills, now in its 8th edition * Fully updated to cover new digital technologies and methodolgies, from HDR imaging to digital asset management and even running your own photography business * The ONLY comprehensive guide to photography at an advanced level for the serious amateur, student or training professional

About this title

About the Author

Lecturer in Image Science at The University of Westminster, UK. Previous Editor in Chief/Technical Editor on Fotografia and Imaging Pro magazines and winner of The Royal Photographic Society's Selwyn Award.

Michael Langford, renowned author, teacher, and practitioner, is a legend because of his skill that balanced art and technique. He inspired and taught thousands. As Photography Course Director at the Royal College of Art, London, UK, his key involvement with photography courses and exams set the standard worldwide.

Review

'Essential for anyone setting out on a photographic career today. Buy this, along with the companion Basic Photography, and you'll have the answer to almost any technical query you can think of.'
Amateur Photographer

'You can't call yourself a photographer without it.'
Professional Photographer

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0240521919
• ISBN 13: 9780240521916
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 498