Photography: A Practical Guide

by Ailsa McWhinnie, Philip Andrews

On This Page

Description

Photography is a fully comprehensive guide to both traditional and digital photography, offering the reader a superb overview of the knowledge and techniques required to achieve quality photographs, whatever the medium. The book provides practical advice and inspiration for both the novice and the seasoned photographer. Divided into two main sections to cover traditional and digital photography, there is also a section at the end of the book looking at some of the key photographers of the show more twentieth century, and featuring inspiring examples of their work. The book includes sound advice on purchasing and using equipment and accessories, getting to grips with basics such as composition and lighting, creative techniques for a variety of situations, and developing your own pictures or manipulating digital photographs to maximum effect. Step-by-step instructions illustrated by colour photographs will allow the reader to turn concepts into excellent results at every stage. show less

Tags

Recommendations

Member Reviews

1 review
A bit dated... It was a library book, and it was allright to browse, but not worth to buy it.

Members

Recently Added By

Author Information

7 Works 140 Members
Picture of author.
33 Works 660 Members

Common Knowledge

Canonical title
Photography: A Practical Guide

Classifications

Genres
Nonfiction, Art & Design, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS
771Arts & recreationPhotographyTechniques, procedures, apparatus, equipment, materials
LCC
TR146 .M383TechnologyPhotographyPhotography

Statistics

Members
53
Popularity
571,607
Reviews
1
Rating
(3.00)
Languages
English
Media
Paper
ISBNs
2