Amherst Media
Artistic techniques; with Adobe Photoshop and Corel Painter.
This introductory guide shows beginners how to use Adobe Photoshop and Corel Painter to make a photograph look less like a photograph and more like a drawing, painting, hand-colored photo, or other fine-art piece. Photographer Ferro presents clear step-by-step instructions and well-illustrated sample projects for each technique covered, including basic tips for both Painter and Photoshop, painting techniques, use of text, digital hand-coloring, cloning, artistic filters, color techniques, retouching, drawing, and collage. Also included is a very brief section on computer hardware and software, and another on marketing and selling artwork. (Annotation ©2006 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Corrective lighting, posing & retouching for digital portrait photographers, 2d ed.
With a focus on digital technologies, a California photography studio owner/writer offers tips on how to photograph real people for salable portraits. Smith covers corrective posing, lighting, retouching, and other techniques to compensate for common photography problems and diplomatically, for client flaws. Still, the before-and-after shots are mostly of attractive young women. (Annotation ©2006 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Digital imaging for the underwater photographer; computer applications for photo enhancement and presentation, 2d ed.
Though the Drafahls address concepts that often apply to both digital and film underwater photography, they mainly focus on digital-specific processes of image filming, editing, and storage. Steering clear of specific products other than Adobe Photoshop and Elements, they introduce digital and photo software basics and solutions most relevant to picture-taking divers. Finally, they treat ethical issues raised by increasing environmental awareness. The guide includes color photos and resources. (Annotation ©2006 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Digital portrait photography of teens and seniors; shooting and selling techniques for photographers.
This guide addresses both the technical and business aspects of the lucrative teenager and high school senior photography industry. It offers advice on lighting the studio, personalizing the session, choosing props and backgrounds, storing files, applying digital effects, designing mailers, and starting a model search program. One hundred plus example color photographs are provided (Annotation ©2006 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Group portrait photography handbook, 2d ed.
In this handbook for both digital and film photographers, the editor of Rangefinder magazine introduces camera basics and techniques for posing, composing, and "capturing" people from a couple to a wedding party. The mostly color examples in indoor and outdoor settings are by some 40 portrait photographers. A glossary of terms rounds out the treatment. (Annotation ©2006 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Marketing & selling techniques for digital portrait photography.
In addition to the primary author, several successful commercial photographers share their advice on finding a niche in the portrait market, encouraging repeat business, creating a strong business identity, conducting a pre-session consultation, implementing a workflow system, and preparing proofs for purchase. Sample forms and color photographs are provided. (Annotation ©2006 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Master guide for underwater digital photography.
Having immersed themselves in the digital domain (due in part to environmental concerns over film processing), Oregon photojournalists offer guidance for those ready to take the plunge. Pointing out that underwater photographers by default go digital when film images are converted to digital files, the Drafahls discuss challenges of underwater photo shooting, equipment needs, menu controls, and dive preparation. They address animal interaction ethics; photographing fish, reefs, and even oneself; and caring for and traveling with camera equipment. Web resources are listed. (Annotation ©2006 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
