Complete Guide to Digital Photography - Softcover

Ian Farrell

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1848667035 ISBN 13: 9781848667037

Publisher: Quercus, 2014

Synopsis

Whether a beginner or a keen amateur, the Complete Guide to Digital Photography is your definitive reference for taking, processing and printing sharper, more colourful, better-looking pictures. Beginning with an essential tour of the digital camera and its various features, as well as a jargon-busting breakdown of key concepts - like image files and formats, resolution and software - this guide will help you find the make and model of camera and accessories that best suit your needs and your budget. Ian Farrell's expert guidelines take you through the basics of taking a great photograph, focusing on key aspects such as composition and colour, shutter speed and focus, and light balance and exposure. A massive 52 do-at-home projects will help hone your skills and encourage you to photograph a variety of subjects, from weddings and portraits to urban reportage and breathtaking landscapes. Every step of the way, professional tips - plus examples of the most common mistakes to avoid - provide a helping hand to mastering each new technique. Easy-to-follow instructions show hoe to use a range of digital imaging software including Photoshop and Elements, allowing you to retouch blemishes and red-eye, or adjust the colour to turn washed out pictures into professional-looking photographs. Have fun with your photos, creating dramatic HDR images, stitching together a panorama or using masks to make fantasy shots a reality. Reflecting the very latest developments, this comprehensive guide also includes advice on selling your images through agencies, high-quality printing and even creating your own coffee-table photography books. Packed with over 400 inspirational images, professional interviews, practical projects and technical hints and tips the Complete Guide to Digital Photography is the essential guide to taking spectacular digital photographs of professional quality.

About this title

About the Author

Ian Farrell is a photographer and journalist from Cambridge, UK. Author of the bestselling Digital Photography Beyond the Camera, Ian also writes for a number of leading industry publications, including Amateur Photographer, British Journal of Photography and DSLR Photography. Ian Farrell has been shooting pictures since his parents bought him an SLR for his 12th birthday, and hasn't been far from a camera since. He uses a variety of cameras and formats (both digital and traditional) to photograph people and capture everyday life on the street. He is a professional portrait photographer, working from his studio in Cambridge. You can see more of Ian's photography on his website at www.ianfarrell.org, and see regular updates of his personal work on his blog at www.ianfarrell.org/blog. You can follow him on Twitter as @eyefarrell.

Edition details

• Publisher: Quercus
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1848667035
• ISBN 13: 9781848667037
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2