John Hedgecoe was a British photographer and author who significantly shaped the world of photography. His work, notably the portrait of the Queen featured on British postage stamps, is among the most reproduced images globally. He established and led the photography department at the Royal College of Art, becoming a professor and influential educator. His influential photographs are held in permanent collections at institutions like the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the National Portrait Gallery in London.
From offerings like Breakfast Waffle Tacos to lunchtime Salmon and Chipotle Fried Pies to dinnertime Taiwanese Fried Chicken, the US has been struck by truck food mania and is fast becoming a country of meals on wheels. Visiting hundreds of restaurants on wheels, this title is a celebration of how America eats streetside and a culinary travelogue.
Whether you just take snaps on holiday or want your work to appear in a magazine, this text offers tips on equipment, techniques and creative ideas in a comprehensive, yet accessible format.
A guide to the basics of photography covers such topics as composition, film, digital effects, exposure, lighting, lenses, and using a flash.
With 400 images to inspire and instruct, and imaginative guidance on everything from portraiture to landscape photography, this is the definitive helpmate for anyone picking up a camera. Full color.
A lavish pictorial survey of the eleven most spectacular historic sites in England, featuring 200 color images by renowned photographer John Hedgecoe. From the ancient world of Stonehenge and Hadrian's Wall to the glory and grandeur of Blenheim Palace, from prehistory to the Industrial Revolution, here are England's greatest historical sites. Celebrated photographer John Hedgecoe takes us to places steeped in history, among them Bath, Canterbury, the Tower of London, and Westminster. Accompanying the 200 color photographs, David Souden's engaging text reveals each site's story and historical significance. John Hedgecoe is Professor Emeritus at the Royal College of Art in London. He previous books include The Spirit of the Garden and the award-winning Henry Moore; his series on practical photography have become standard works. 96 pp 8 1/2 x 11 200 color photos
An updated edition with hundreds of new photographs, information on the latest equipment, and projects reflecting today's interests. Practical guidance is given on using today's cameras and processing and printing photographs.
A Step-by-Step Course from the World's Best-Selling Photographer
A Step-by-Step Course from the World's Best-Selling Photographer John Hedgecoe. "An excellent way of teaching the technical aspects of photography through hands-on exercises. A first-rate addition to all collections."--LJ. "Hedgecoe has revolutionized photo books....Highly recommended."--Popular Photography. 224 pages (all in color), 6 5/8 x 10 1/4.
A unique behind-the-scenes approach to show how a world-famous photographer works on location and in his studio. Whether landscapes, portraits, architecture, still-life or action shots, each photo's set-up diagram shows the location and where the lights, reflectors and other equipment were placed to take the finished picture. Comparative photographs show how changes of angle, lighting or composition will give dramatically different results.
