Jim Zuckerman, a photographer known for his vivid, surreal images, reveals a lifetime's worth of tricks and techniques for taking photos with that huge WOW factor. His pro secrets range from the technical to the abstract, from making an impact with complementary colors to getting picture-postcard photos of scenic sites. He'll reveal which editing tools bring out a photograph's hidden assets, how to pan the camera to control the appearance of movement,...

In Introduction to Compositing: Creating Your First Composite Portrait, author and photographer Eric Doggett walks you through the steps to creating your first composite image. He discusses the two composite types to choose from, realistic and intentionally unrealistic, and why you should avoid an “in between” image. He then shares three key tips for capturing successful, simple source images every time–shoot in open shade, photograph from the...

"Creativity is not for the chosen few. This book will help any photographer see things from a new angle and avoid the visual bad habits that lead to dull, uninventive images. Author Bryan Peterson's proven teaching method is simple and highly effective. Using his own impressive photographs as examples, he discusses what makes a successful, exceptional image -- often providing useful "before" and "after" comparisons of his subjects to illustrate his...

There is an art to capturing a photo that tells a story. You need to know what belongs in the frame and what to leave out, what to emphasize in the photo that adds to the story, and how to use light, shape, and color all to express meaning while lending aesthetic value to the image itself. Vincent Laforet - Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer and voted one of the "100 Most Influential People in Photography" by American Photo - gives a rare look into...

This book uses a structured approach to teach the art of creating interesting, well-composed images. It provides solutions to problems that often get in the way of producing great photographs and emphasizes the importance of training the eye to exclude the extraneous. Examples of strong images are juxtaposed against flawed images, illustrating how to create a successful composition. Topics covered include light and shadow, lens choice, framing, negative...

Shoot to Thrill "If you're looking for a fresh, offbeat style, you'll enjoy this book." --John Nack If you're packin' heat and a D-SLR, SHOOT TO THRILL is like having a bullet-proof vest. Loaded with tips, dames, laughs, tales of noir, and photos shot from the hip! HARD TIMES, TOUGH TALK, HARD-BOILED SOLUTIONS A BOOK TO INSPIRE AMATEURS & PROS ALIKE. Written in the style of a pulp detective novel, this book goes beyond the mechanics of shooting and...

Design is the single most important factor in creating a successful photograph. The ability to see the potential for a strong picture and then organize the graphic elements into an effective, compelling composition has always been one of the key skills in making photographs. Digital photography has brought a new, exciting aspect to design - first because the instant feedback from a digital camera allows immediate appraisal and improvement; and second...

Look up! Look down! Move around! Everywhere you go, there are great pictures just waiting to be made!Kids love to take pictures! With Photo Adventures for Kids, you can encourage your child's passion while exploring the art of photography together!With this book, your child will become an official Photo Adventurer and go on a very important mission to solve the greatest mystery of photography-learning how to find a great photograph no matter where...

"Shot over the course of a year at locations across the globe, the master classes on these two full-length DVDs cover virtually every skill in celebrated photographer and teacher Michael Freeman's professional armory. This uniquely accessible approach takes viewers from first principles--exposure, focus, and composition--to the subtle art of storytelling in pictures."--Resource description page.