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Digital capture and workflow; for professional photographers.

Lee, Tom.

978-1-58428-200-6

This practical guide helps professional photographers develop a custom workflow aimed at maximizing efficiency at all stages of image capture and editing. Lee (a wedding photographer and seminar presenter) begins by explaining how to refine camera settings when shooting to reduce the need for later adjustments. Other topics include processing RAW files, converting batches, correcting color, and adding special effects. Full color sample images and screenshot illustrations accompany the text throughout. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Legal handbook for photographers; the rights and liabilities of making images, 2d ed.

Krages, Bert.

978-1-58428-194-8

Krages, a Portland, Oregon-based attorney who specializes in intellectual property matters, is an advocate for the rights of photographers to document what they see in public places. In this update of the 2001 edition, he addresses post-9/11 suspicions about photos taken in public places, and publication and copyright issues generated by increased use of the Internet and digital photography. B&w photos illustrate legal and ethical points. A glossary of legal terms is included. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Master's guide to wedding photography; capturing unforgettable moments and lasting impressions.

Bell, Marcus.

978-1-58428-197-9

A leading Australian wedding photographer shares his approach to creating emotive wedding images through building a relationship with the client, shooting from the heart, and producing master prints. Color photographs illustrate creative shots to take during the day, which moments to document, and how to capture shots without intruding on those moments. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Master lighting guide for commerical photographers.

Morrissey, Robert.

978-1-58428-198-6

Robert Morrisey is a commercial photographer who shoots for international advertising campaigns, catalogs, and television commercials. In this resource for professionals and motivated amateurs, he offers clear and detailed explanations of a number of lighting techniques used in commercial photography. The text is accompanied throughout by diagrams and example images in full color. Sample topics include creating inexpensive sets, using umbrellas outdoors, and lighting glass. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Professional filter techniques for digital photographers.

Sholik, Stan.

978-1-58428-196-2

In 11 chapters, professional commercial photographer Sholik discusses the best filters for digital photographers working in various conditions and seeking specific effects. The introduction and chapter one discuss digital filter basics and how to choose a camera filter system. The remaining chapters address the following types of filters: color-conversion, light-balancing, and color-compensating; polarizing; graduated; softening; neutral- density and contrast-control; enhancing; special-effects; black and white; infrared; and close-up. Each chapter explains choices of filter for both cameras and computer retouching. Color images and diagrams illustrate the effects of each filter. The appendix reviews concepts for understanding light and the relationship between f-stops and filter choice. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)