books by Amphoto     books:       Successful Self-Promotion for Photographers8 reviews Elyse Weissberg Amphoto Books, 2004 A Wake Up Call to Revamp Your Portfolio and Marketing I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was well laid out, thoughtfully written and had specific tips and techniques that could be applied immediately. In fact, I was going through the process of updating one of my portfolios and this book was a great help. I highly recommend it!             Capture Your Kids in Pictures: Simple Techniques for Taking Great Family Photos with Any Camera6 reviews Jay Forman Amphoto Books, 2004 Surprisingly Helpful Book A friend loaned this book to me with the recommendation "There are some decent tips in here." I initially put the book away, thinking that my two high school photography classes had been enough instruction for something as simple as taking snapshots of my daughter. Turns out I was wrong. The book is filled with practical advice. And more importantly, each tip is illustrated with ...             The Photographer's Toning Book: The Definitive Guide10 reviews Tim Rudman Amphoto Books, 2003 used the info while printing this book is absolutely the best guide i have ever seen about archiving and toning photographs. Certainly told me many thing that i have been doing only so-so. This book is a MUST for serious phtograpers and great to know for the casual photo enthusiast.             Creative Elements: Darkroom Techniques for Landscape Photography5 reviews Eddie Ephraums Amphoto Books, 1995 Excellent practicum on the art of imaging and developing This is an excellent source of creative insight. I found this book helped me see more creative posibilities. I have tried many of the techniques, especially toning, outlined in this book and found the results very gratifying. In fact, by using the processing technique outlined in this book one of my images won a juried competition. This isn't a book for a beginner in the darkroom, but if you ...             Polaroid Manipulations: A Complete Visual Guide to Creating SX-70, Transfer, and Digital Prints (Photography ...8 reviews Kathleen Carr Amphoto Books, 2002 I can't wait to try some of Carr's Ideas I've just recently become interested in Polaroid manipulations and transfers. I can't imagine a better book on the subject. Carr covers all the technical details including a review of every Polaroid Daylab slide printer ever made -- with step-by-step, illustrated instructions. She also covers a TON of creative techniques to get the juices flowing. Lot's of full-color pictures of these different ...             Polaroid Transfers: A Complete Visual Guide to Creating Image and Emulsion Transfers15 reviews Kathleen Carr Amphoto Books, 1997 The only book on this you will ever need! I've been wanting both of her books for awhile now and I finally splurged and got both of them (the Polaroid Manipulations book that concentrates on the SX-70 manip process). When I first flipped through this book I was blown away and amazed by the content. This book is the number one resource for helping you along with your Polaroid transfers and emulsion lifts. It is HIGHLY informative. The ...             The Betterphoto Guide to Digital Photography (Amphoto Guide Series)81 reviews Jim Miotke Amphoto Books, 2005 Highly recommend! If you are a visual learner this is an excellent book for you! There are photos with the exact settings used to achieve it with almost every photo- I have found that to be so helpful! And the talk is basic, not so technical that a newbie to digital photography would be lost. I would definitely recommend this book!             Night and Low-Light Photography: Professional Techniques from Experts for Artistic and Commercial Success10 reviews Jill Waterman Amphoto Books, 2008 For any aspiring photographer seeking to develop or enhance their own skill set when taking photographs after dark It takes a very special set of skills to be successful in taking photographs at night or when light sources are minimal. In "Night & Low-Light Photography: Professional Techniques Form Experts For Artistic And Commercial Success", New York City based photographer, editor, writer and educator Jill Waterman relies upon not only her own experience and expertise, but also draws upon the work and ...             Understanding Shutter Speed: Creative Action and Low-Light Photography Beyond 1/125 Second32 reviews Bryan Peterson Amphoto Books, 2008 Amazing... I was originally going to buy "Understanding Exposure", but decided that since I am a photography student and I actually understand exposure that, that might not be the greatest thing to buy. I am super glad I bought this one "Understanding Shutter Speed". I was flipping through the book and what caught my eye was the pictures, and the in depth explanations on how he achieved his results. The ...             Shoot!: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about 35mm Photography6 reviews Amphoto Books, 1993 Great for Beginners and seasoned amateurs This book is the book you want to read for the best handling of all topics relating to photography. Here I found great descriptions of terminology that I have puzzled about for months, but could not get answers to. This book will improve your photography whether you are just starting or have been shooting for years.             The Business of Wedding Photography (Business of Photography)4 reviews Ann Monteith Amphoto Books, 1996 Finally, a non-biased book about the biz side of wed photos! At first I thought this book would be another "this is how I did it, just copy me" publication that is so common in the photography industry. In contrast, though, Monteith has taken a fresh approach by describing the various options available for all your business decisions. It covers all the major ideas used by photographers today (both full-time and part-time), and lets you decide how ...             Digital Family Album Basics: Tools for Making Digital Memories3 reviews Janine Warner, Tom McCain, ... Amphoto Books, 2006 Loved it! Loved this book--inspirational and creative! Makes me want to do more with my digital photos! I found the discussion on using image editing software to be particularly helpful and simple. Great ideas for projects in this book--things I never would have thought of on my own. Great resource for beginner digital scrapbookers!             Image: Designing effective pictures (Amphoto photography workshop series)4 reviews Michael Freeman Amphoto, 1988 Understand why images visually work I've been searching for this book for a long ever since seeing it at the library when I was 10. The book explains easier topics such as contrast, but it delves into far more complex topics such as balance, lighting, perspective, and color. This book is meant to be studied and reread multiple times. The examples are exquisite.             The Honeywell Pentax Way: The Pentax Photographer's Companion3 reviews Herbert Keppler Amphoto, 1976 The best photography book ever written The Pentax way is without a doubt the finest book ever written on photography. Without overwhelming the reader H. Keppler explains all aspects of picture taking. Whether a novice or a pro this book is a must read for anyone with an interest in taking pictures.             Adventure Travel Photography2 reviews Nevada Weir Amphoto Books, 1993 Fantastic Book for the Travel Photographer Nevada is a fantastic adventure travel and people photographer who has a keen insight into how to make great images. This is the best travel photography book on the market! Period! Lots of information and advice on how to pack, what to pack, how to deal with the locals and gain their confidence, etc. The only caution I would give is that Nevada's film advice (specific type/brand name, etc) may ...             Amphotos Complete Book of Photography: How to Improve Your Pictures with a Film or Digital Camera3 reviews Jenni Bidner Amphoto Books, 2004 Recommended for any amateur or professional photographer Amphoto's Complete Book Of Photography: How To Improve Your Pictures With A Film Or Digital Camera is a comprehensive resource to improving the quality of one's pictures, no matter what the medium one works with. Advice for both technical issues (learning when and how to use fill flash, selecting the most appropriate camera angles) and artistic inspiration (watching for moments of interaction ...             The Art and Craft of Keepsake Photography: Engagements & Weddings: How to Take Perfect Photos and Make ...3 reviews Barbara Smith Amphoto Books, 2006 A MUST HAVE book for professional photographers! I am a professional photographer and a paper crafter and I was already offering custom handmade invitations and announcements. Even with my experience, this was the most informative book on this subject I have ever read. I'm actually buying a second copy of this book so I can keep one intact and cut up the second book to use in my "Visual Journal" (She talks about this in the book) My only ...             Using your camera4 reviews George Schaub Amphoto, 1990 Excellent, concise, & visual beginners guide I consider myself an advanced beginner, and own several books on photography. This, however, is the one I turn to time and again for explanations and techniques. It is concise but more than adequate for a good working knowledge of modern camera functions, composition, exposure, exposure compensation, etc. With help for special circumstances such as existing light, night exposures, pushing ...             The Field Guide to Photographing Trees (Center for Nature Photography Series)3 reviews Allen Rokach, Anne Millman Amphoto, 1995 If You're Photographing Trees...Find This Book! It's truly ashame that this book is out-of-print. Any photographer who is interested in capturing the true strength of a tree (or trees) on film should hunt down this informative guide for some serious tips and technique. Allen Rokach is a gifted photographer and his work is presented in color photographs throughout. 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