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Focusing on the learning process in photography, this book addresses the essential questions that photographers at all levels encounter. Author Chris Gatcum offers clear and inspirational answers, guiding readers from fundamental concepts to more advanced techniques. Organized into intuitive sections, it encourages curiosity and exploration, ensuring that both novices and experienced photographers find valuable insights. The structured progression through topics fosters a deeper understanding of image-making, making it an essential resource for anyone looking to enhance their skills.

Featuring 52 engaging projects, this book offers a year-long journey to enhance your photography skills. Each project is designed to be educational and enjoyable, encouraging creativity and commitment. By participating in these activities, photographers of all levels can expect to improve their techniques and deepen their passion for the art.

There are some books on photography which have been doing the rounds for years, getting updates and tweaks (with other pieces remaining unchanges for decades). "Frankenstein editions", in other words. In that time photography has undergone two revolutions (digital and social), and settled down to the point people are even experimenting with film for specific purposes. It's time for a book on photography written from the ground up for modern readers. This is that book. A book that covers everything to do with photograpy and can be picked up by a complete beginner or anyone looking to learn more, but addresses photography from the point of view of the photograph (rather than beginning with 100 pages showing cameras you, as a reader, don't own and can't possibly afford). Packed with the work of inspirational photographers and their tips and experience as well as the expertise of one of the biggest authors in the business, Complete Photography is a fool-proof guide to the world's most popular hobby.

52 Experimental Photography is filled with prompts and projects, nudges and sparks, innovations and inspirations, and―most importantly―experiments in shooting, processing, and printing, to help you kick your photographic habits, step out of your comfort zone and create your own collection of experimental work. You will be briefed to tackle modern uses for traditional film (hacking vintage film cameras, making pinholes, playing with plastic, collecting the filters that inspired Instagram) and traditional uses for digital (multiple exposures, extreme speeds, timed challenges, focus tricks), as well as lo-tech and hi-tech ways to manipulate your prints (staining prints with water, digital effects, photocopy prints, burning photos, printing on flexible surfaces). The rest of the journal's pages are styled for you to add your own thoughts, notes, lists, Top 10s, technical specifications, quotes, and even sketches and doodles, creating a record of your own 52 photographic assignments. These may be completed weekend by weekend over the course of a year, or dipped into every time you need to bring a new edge or experimental approach to your photography.

If you're new to photography, then the Beginner's Photography Guide is perfect for you. With the ideal starting point for digital camera users, this manual explains key concepts in simple terms before offering step-by-step visual guides to every function. The Beginner's Photography Guide compares and contrasts the effect of different approaches, showing you how to take the photos you want and develop your photography ability. You can learn how to overcome every photographer's challenge, from working in dim lighting to setting up the perfect flash. This fully updated edition takes into account new photography trends and the latest equipment on the market. Start snapping with the Beginner's Photography Guide and get the most out of your digital camera. Previous edition ISBN 9781409322795.

This is a fun collection of handy weekend projects, offering expert insights and clear step-by-step instructions across the field of photography. You will quickly learn diverse techniques for taking and processing surprising photos and discover how to make useful equipment for minimal cost.

Focusing on the unique characteristics of plastic cameras, this practical guide offers invaluable tips for capturing creative and spontaneous images. It covers essential techniques for loading and advancing film, managing light leaks, and modifying cameras. The book encourages experimentation with various film types and processing methods while providing strategies for shooting in diverse conditions, such as low light and close-ups. With an emphasis on the playful and unpredictable nature of these cameras, it inspires photographers to embrace their quirks for artistic expression.

Fashion photography has always called for the maximum creative variety, with a constant pressure for photographers to produce fresh, exciting work with complicated, considered lighting and location design. This book is an accessible and varied way to explore the genre and pick up new ideas