To many photographers a filter is a philosopher’s stone that transmutes leaden scenes into golden photographs. To others a filter is not an alchemist’s dream but a real and precise tool that allows fine color tuning of light. In reality filters are both magical and mundane. Magical in that more...

Nikon D60 - This dynamic camera, the Nikon D60, is not only a great camera but a small computer filled with programming, features and settings. In this more than comprehensive overview, the camera is dissected with all of its secrets revealed and fully explained.

In addition, tips on more...

A practical darkroom manual that takes a fresh approach to learning historical and alternative photographic printing processes. Including a comprehensive survey of the many different ways of putting photographic images on paper, as well as on other surfaces, such as fabric, ceramics, wood, metal and more...

Give your photographs a distinctive edge–make them stand out in the highly competitive field of glamour photography. Visit the working world of over fifteen top glamour photographers and learn how to use creative lighting in beauty, fashion and lifestyle photography. more...

Successful garden photographer, Derek Fell, teaches you the best equipment and film choices for various subjects, secrets of planting a photogenic garden, lighting and exposure techniques to capture mood and atmosphere, tips for photographing in every season, the images most requested by photo more...

It has never been easier to make panoramas--both in terms of the new lightweight equipment and the spectacular quality of the final image output. New vistas concerning this unique way to see the world and express oneself abound in Panoramic Photography: From Composition and Exposure to Final more...

Studio photography is a common career path for aspiring photographers and students but the professional and commercial nature of the field makes it a challenging area to break into.

Whilst other introductory books on the subject are often bogged down with too much technical detail or more...

Understanding Digital Cameras will help you to:

Choose the right camera, lens and output option to capture the perfect image
Develop great technique, whatever your style or subject matter
Be inspired! Showcasing a wide range of images, plus the work and insights of guest more...

Mac OS X for Photographers - If you're a photographer using a Mac - and why wouldn't you be? - then you need this guide to optimize OS X for your photography workflow. Macs are still the hardware of choice for the cream of digital imaging experts - over two million registered Mac users of Adobe more...

The book explains how we see and what we don’t see. Relevant psychological principles will help you predict your viewer’s emotional reaction to your photographic images, giving you more power, control, and tools for communicating your desired message. more...

Nikon equipment comprises one of the world’s most renown, respected and extensive photographic systems ever manufactured. This book offers a complete review of all Nikon system components and includes: Over 1200 photographs of Nikon cameras, lenses and accessories, detailed descriptions of all more...

The 7th edition of Langford's Advanced Photography brings this bestselling advanced guide right up to date, with Michael Langford's renowned level of technical detail now extended to cover all the latest in digital technology.

Whether you are a serious enthusiast, a student or a more...

History and the Evolution of Photography
Introduction: Contemporary thoughts on the History of Photography
The Technical Evolution of Photography in the 19th Century
Introduction of Photographic Equipment, Processes and Definitions of the 19th Century
Photographic Equipment, Processes more...