The Real Deal: Field Notes from the Life of a Working Photographer
- 348 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Joe McNally is a celebrated photographer renowned for his striking portraits and dynamic visual storytelling. Having honed his craft as a newspaper photographer in New York, he went on to contribute significantly to major publications such as Time, National Geographic, and Sports Illustrated. McNally's distinctive approach lies in his ability to capture the essence of his subjects, utilizing innovative techniques and a keen eye for composition. He generously shares his extensive knowledge and passion through workshops, mentoring aspiring photographers.






When David Foster Wallace died in 2008, he left behind a vast unfinished novel—some 1,100 pages of loose chapters, sketches, notes, and fragments—published in 2011 as The Pale King.But the unfinished King did contain a finished novella that Wallace had already considered publishing as a stand-alone volume. It is the story of a young man, a self-described “wastoid,” adrift in the suburban Midwest of the 1970s, whose life is changed forever by an encounter with advanced tax law. It is, as Sarah McNally writes in her preface, “not just a complete story, but the best complete example we have of Wallace’s late style, where calm and poise replace the pyrotechnics of Infinite Jest and other early works.”
ITTY BITTY POSSUM is a charming and spirited family adventure that begins when they encounter a frisky and misunderstood possum. The rhythm of the verses is engaging both for the reader and the listener. A wonderful tale for story time! Illustrates that looks can sometimes be deceiving.
Examines how to best work with artificial light when taking photos, covering all types of flash technology, techniques, and lighting styles.
In this personal book full of real-world wisdom and incredible images, duChemin shows budding photographers both the how and the why of finding, chasing, and expressing their vision with a camera. He covers how to tell stories, and the technology and tools available in order to tell those narratives.
Photography Secrets from One of the World's Top Shooters
Provides information on the techniques and equipment necessary to take great digital photographs.
LIFE Magazine photographer Joe McNally showcases 150 striking photographs captured with a unique 12-foot by 12-foot Polaroid camera. This collection highlights the (mostly) anonymous heroes of Ground Zero, presenting their stories in larger-than-life images.