books by Amherst Media, Inc.     books:       Beginner's Guide to Adobe Photoshop Elements3 reviews Michelle Perkins Amherst Media, Inc., 2004 Great for beginners I bought Elements 2.0, had Adobe's manual, and checked out 3 books from the library to learn how to use it--Teach Yourself Visually (Woolridge), Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0 (Andrews) and this one. This is by far the easiest one to use to get started. At first I thought one of the other two books would be best, but this book, which initially I put aside as having too little information, is what ...             Digital Camera Tricks and Special Effects 101: Creative Techniques for Shooting and Image Editing (Digital ...2 reviews Michelle Perkins Amherst Media, Inc., 2006 Creating polished photo effects with image editing software Michelle Perkins' DIGITAL CAMERA TRICKS AND SPECIAL EFFECTS 101 tells how to use basic image-editing software to create polished results. From using a strobe light to create stop-action images to warping and blending digital images, Perkins' focus is on shooting and image editing techniques which require no single program or camera type to achieve.             Master Guide for Team Sports Photography5 reviews James Williams Amherst Media, Inc., 2007 Excellent Buy! I'm an aspiring sports photographer, and I found this book to be exceptionally useful. The sample images alone are worth the price. Definitely would recommend to beginning/intermediate sports photographers - especially those who are wanting to do team and individual pictures.             Success in Print Competition for Professional Photographers7 reviews Patrick Rice Amherst Media, Inc., 2003 A Competition Handbook! An absolute requirement for anyone entering professional print competitions! Lots of real-life examples, diagrams, illustrations, and full-color photographs make this a spectaular tool for any pro.             Master Guide for Professional Photographers3 reviews Patrick Rice Amherst Media, Inc., 2006 Color photo examples throughout are complimented by tips on what made them special challenges and how difficulties were overcome These Amherst titles deserve ongoing mention and recommendation as top picks for any who would gain professional results from their photo efforts. Patrick Rice's MASTER GUIDE FOR PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS comes packed with tips not just from the author's own experiences, but from professional photography industry leaders. Here are details ranging from using hardware and software to composing ...             Existing Light Techniques for Wedding and Portrait Photography4 reviews Bill Hurter Amherst Media, Inc., 2008 Excellent book. Great content. Another easy reading book by Bill Hurter delves into the anatomy of light and the factors that affect it. Tools such as reflectors, flashes and strobes and their part in controlling light are discussed. Along with various lighting environments, techniques for using equipment and existing light to obtain images that are natural in appearance are also covered in detail. This book arms the reader ...             Adobe Photoshop for Underwater Photographers8 reviews Jack Drafahl, Sue Drafahl Amherst Media, Inc., 2006 5-Star Worthy I write this review with one purpose in mind: to affirm the 5-star rating this book has (so far). As an experienced but not professional Photoshop user, I already had a good set of skills under my belt prior to color correcting underwater shots. I'd also done my internet homework and found plenty of good material out there. (YouTube, for example, has some great tutorials.) I am cynical ...             The Beginner's Guide to Pinhole Photography3 reviews Jim Shull Amherst Media, Inc., 1999 Excellent reference for fotografers and teachers Jim Shull's second book is an expanded version of the first, 'The Hole Thing', which inspired me to pursue pinhole photography. The new version includes more information and fotografs. Just as the first book, it differentiates between photography and fotografy. In his folksy, non-technical style, Jim Shull explains the ins and outs of pinhole fotografy. Where technical information must be ...             Film & Digital Techniques for Zone System Photography4 reviews Glenn Rand Amherst Media, Inc., 2008 A great Zone book! As in other critiques, I like to start by saying that I am a BIG fan of Amherst Media books. They are concise and informative. I am a regular "textbook" reader and Amherst Media seems to offer the best selection of photography books available. I am extremely impressed with their products. EVERY book I have offers SOMETHING worthwhile!!! "Zone System Photography" was a very interesting ...             Children's Portrait Photography: A Photojournalistic Approach2 reviews Kevin Newsome Amherst Media, Inc., 2007 Newsome's Studio, top notch all the way! From the moment you walk in the door, Newsome's Studio, Kevin & Kaye Newsome make parents and children a like feel as if they are part of the family. This comprehensive guide to children's portraiture gives its readers a glimpse into the creative mind and techniques of this master photographer. Kevin and his wife Kaye began their lifelong passion and trade over three decades ago. Today, ...             Professional Portrait Photography: Techniques and Images from Master Photographers (Pro Photo Workshop)2 reviews Lou Jacobs Amherst Media, Inc., 2008 Incredible As a big fan of Carl Caylor and having been privileged to spend a week as one of his students at the Texas School of Photography, I'm a bit biased. He is an outstanding photographer, teacher, and one of the most down to earth and big hearted artist I've had the pleasure of meeting in my life. His DVD set is also an extremely valuable instructional aid. As far as the book, these guys are true ...             The Art and Techniques of Business Portrait Photography1 review Andre Amyot Amherst Media, Inc., 2003 Writes from genuine experience I've decided to get back into professional photography after many years. I bought many photography books, DVDs, online courses so that I would get a feel for the market and customer tastes. A lot of books and DVDs are outdated, not only on equipment use (film vs digital), but also on portrait styles, and marketing techniques. This is the most informative book that I've read on corporate ...             Wedding and Portrait Photographers' Legal Handbook2 reviews Norman Phillips, Esq., Christopher S. Nudo Amherst Media, Inc., 2005 Excellent resource for photographers, new and old! With access to download all of the forms in the book, and wonderful legal advice from an attorney-turned-photographer, this book is a must-have for all photographers! It covers everything from simple model releases to employee forms, to commercial contracts. There is something for everyone!             Getting Started with Adobe Photoshop Elements (Digital Quick Guides series)1 review Michelle Perkins Amherst Media, Inc., 2005 Fantastic!!! A must have for new Element users (I have 3.0 for MAC and this book is perfect for introducing all that Photoshop Elements can do!!!)             Fantasy Portrait Photography: Creative Techniques and Images1 review Kimarie Richardson Amherst Media, Inc., 2004 Excellent coverage of Fantasy photography As I'm recently opening my own portrait studio (still a beginner), I was thrilled to find so many beautiful examples so clearly explained, such great tips and ideas to experiment with... An absolute must-read for anyone searching for inspiration!             The Best of Wedding Photography1 review Bill Hurter Amherst Media, Inc., 2007 Here are the keys to successful shooting on location Bill Hurter's CHILDREN'S PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY covers all the basics of how to photograph children, from using studio lighting for formal and informal results to posing tips for all ages, age-specific psychological insights for talking to kids, and design techniques for making albums polished keepsakes.             Digital Portrait Photography 101 (Digital Quick Guides series)2 reviews Bill Hurter Amherst Media, Inc., 2006 Quick lessons from a master photographer Bill Hurter's DIGITAL PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY 101 offers quick lessons from a long-time master, covering all the basics of solving common portrait problems, posing, disguising flaws, and more. Make the most of digital opportunities to make the most of portrait subjects in this quick guide filled with professional insights.             Color Correction and Enhancement with Adobe Photoshop1 review Michelle Perkins Amherst Media, Inc., 2004 Excellent book of concepts of Color Correcction & Enchanment This book was well done and very informative. Thanks so much for making it available. Sorry I haven't returned this review earlier. Getting old......             Into Your Digital Darkroom Step by Step1 review Peter Cope Amherst Media, Inc., 2004 Good Introduction to Digital Photo Manipulation I was struck by the title of this book. Yet the title is quite apt. In traditional film work, a lot of the magic takes place in the dark room where cropping, dodging and other techniques can be used to create the effects needed. In digital photography these effects are created in the computer by directly manipulating the digital image. ==This book is a introductory level, step by step guide ...             How to Take Great Digital Photos of Your Friend's Wedding (How to Take)2 reviews Patrick Rice Amherst Media, Inc., 2007 Perfect for novice photographers Most brides and grooms hire pros to shoot wedding pictures, but those taken from amateurs are even more treasured at times, and How to Take Great Digital Photos of Your Friend's Wedding will thus appeal to the novice who wants to use a home digital camera to maximum benefit. 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