Synopsis
30 years' experience in every field of photography, from the grand portrait to the Vietnam War, has given Michael Joseph a knowledge of every aspect of the trade. Organized as a graduate "course", with 600 photographs presented in layouts designed for easy reference, this book is an encyclopaedia of practical advice and tricks of the trade, and includes technical details and techniques used for every shot. Anecdotes drawn from experience reveal the stories behind the photographs, while clear explanations of the nuts and bolts provide the guidelines that should help with photographic success.
From Publishers Weekly
Joseph and Saunders ( Advertising Photography ) are well-equipped to assay the "complete" teaching of photography: between them, they've covered almost every conceivable photographic assignment. This large but succinct instructional book explains the niceties of equipment (lenses, lighting, film, cameras), surveys practical techniques for varied sorts of subjects (from pets to food to weddings), and does not neglect the business of photography for those with professional ambitions (if the quarry is a celebrity, they caution, "Personalities can be impatient and self-conscious"). Also included: tips on how to rig a darkroom. While none of the treatments are extensive, the book is a good place to go for quick reference with initial questions: When are long exposures appropriate? What opportunities demand a fish-eye lens? Or--more glamorously--how to choose the proper setting for a shot of a Dior cravat? Every topic is, of course, illustrated with sample photos; a checklist accompanies each.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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