Books for beginners

8.30006 - Basic 35mm Photo Guide
Learn about different types of 35mm cameras. F-stops, shutter speeds, you name it. It's all in this book. From color to black and white, from lighting to composition. This book will teach you step-by-step to do it all.

8.10017 - Camera Basics getting the most from your auto focus camera

This book will help you understand even the most sophisticated cameras that are on the market today. Different operations including zooming and focusing will be simple with the help of this KODAK book.

8.00011 - Start with a Digital Camera

If you're about to buy a digital camera-or you're not sure what to do with the one you have-this book gives you the knowledge and the inspiration to take great digital photos and use them in graphic design.
You'll find out what kind of camera is best for you and how to manage memory and storage, set up your studio, and work with models and props. Lear by example from scores of graphic design case studies, and discover essential image-editing techniques in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Photoshop Elements.
With hundreds of clear step-by-step examples, Start with a Digital Camera will help you overcome the limitations of digital photography, and maximize its unique advantages.

Techniques

8.30011- Photographer's Filter Handbook A Complete Guide to Selection and Use

This book will help you understand light properties and the contrast of your pictures by using different filters.

8.30019 - Photographic Lenses, A photographer's guide to characteristics, quality, use and design

Learn the characteristics of your lenses to help you design wonderful photographs. Learn the different angles of view and area coverage by using your telephoto and close-up lenses.

8.30005 - Professional Secrets of Natural Light Portrait Photography

By evaluating the qualities of Natural Light this book will help you understand the techniques to mastering natural light and how to control the contrast in your portraits.

8.30020 - Lighting Techniques for Better High Key Portrait Photography

From studio to location shoots, the techniques in this book will show readers how to meet the challenges of high key portrait photography and create flattering images that clients will adore.

8.30007 - Posing and Lighting Techniques for studio portrait photography
Learning how to create outstanding portraits with a professional look by learning the different posing an lighting techniques. There are also some special techniques is this book that will show you how to make high-impact close ups and how to work with portrait clients.

8.10002 - Existing Light Photography
One of the KODAK workshop series.
This book will introduce you to the exciting world of existing-light Photography. By learning simple photographic techniques, you will learn when and how to choose your film speed and how to set up in different varieties of light.

8.30015 - Essential Skill for Nature Photography

By very clear step-by-step instructions this book will teach you how to capture the beauty of landscapes, wildlife, plants, and flowers. Creating very strong compositions and evaluating your light meter will not be a problem after you read this book.

8.20002 - Photographing Plants and Gardens

This book is written for any one who would like to make a photographic record of the beauty that they find in plants and gardens. It doesn't matter whether you consider yourself primarily to be a gardener or photographer, this book is aimed at both. John Doornkamp clearly explains his practical approach and how to master some basic skills that will ensure success in this branch of photography.

8.30008 - Photographing Your Artwork

A STEP-BY-STEP guide to taking wonderful slide of your artwork with out going over your budget.

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