Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Photoshop Compositing Secrets is a new book from Matt Kloskowski, who “takes you through the entire process behind creating convincing, well-executed, and captivating composites” in Photoshop.
Check out the video below for Matt’s intro to his new book. [Read more…]
Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro X is a new book from Diana Weynand. As you are probably well aware of by now, Final Cut Pro X is a significant change from what we’ve been used to with Final Cut Pro 7 and its predecessors.
Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro X retails for $54.99; however, it is currently available for pre-order on Amazon.com for $34.64.
Marketing Fine Art Photography is a new book from Luminous Landscape’s Alain Briot. In the book, Briot “offers practical, up-to-date and field-tested marketing techniques from the viewpoint of a fine art landscape photographer who earns a living from the sale of his fine art prints.”
Marketing Fine Art Photography retails for $44.95; however, it is currently available for $26.95 on Amazon.com.
Photography for Kids! is a new book from photographers Michael Ebert and Sandra Abend. The book is geared toward 8-12 year old kids and introduces them to the world of photography.
Photography for Kids! carries a retail price of $24.95; however, it is currently available for $14.97 on Amazon.com.
Painting with Light: Light Art Performance Photography (“LAPP”) is a new book from photographers Joerg Miedza and JanLeonardo Woellert. “The first part of Painting with Light describes the evolution of LAPP as told by its originators, while the middle section goes on to present a gallery of spectacular, large format LAPP images. The final section offers some basic steps and tips to give you a starting point for creating your own LAPP artworks.” -Rocky Nook PR
Painting with Light carries a retail price of $39.95; however, it is currently available for $25.31 on Amazon.com.
Remote Exposure is a new book from photographer Alexandre Buisse in which he discusses the “importance of having an efficient carrying system and a logical, planned workflow” while shooting in remote locations with adverse weather conditions. “This book will guide you through the various options for equipment, since the requirement for lightweight gear that is able to withstand cold, adverse weather conditions presents unique challenges.”
Remote Exposure retails for $29.95; however, it is currently available for $19.17 from Amazon.com.
Scott Kelby’s newest book, Professional Portrait Retouching Techniques, is now available. Scott says this book “was designed expressly for photographers who do their own retouching.” If you are familiar with Kelby’s past books, then you know he pretty much nails the subject matter of all of his books.
Professional Portrait Retouching Techniques carries a list price of $49.99; however, it is currently available for $29.31 on Amazon.com.
Capture is a new book from Glen Rand, Chris Broughton, and Amanda Quintenz-Fiedler. The book “concentrates on photography from a digital- capture workflow point of view.”
Capture retails for $39.95; however, it is currently available for $24.55 on Amazon.com.
Have you ever looked at those buttons on the back of your flash and wondered what exactly that they do? What about understanding flash exposure compensation? Or, high speed sync? Want to dim the sun?
The Speedliter’s Handbook is a killer resource from Syl Arena that is primarily for Canon DSLR shooters who want to integrate Canon Speedlites into their repertoire. That said, photographers using any other brand of gear will get their money’s worth out of this book. [Read more…]
The Strobist Photo Trade Secrets books are quick-hit lighting books, featuring stunning flash photography from a variety of individual photographers. Both volumes are edited by Zeke Kamm and published by Peachpit Press.
Essentially, the books each contain a collection of a couple dozen great images. Each image covers a full page with a diagram and description of how the image was made on the back of the page. Consequently, the photos suck you in to try to reverse-engineer the lighting setup in your head before you turn the page. [Read more…]