Photography Books

New and Published Books

1. Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 for Photographers

   The Creative Use of Photoshop Elements

   By Philip Andrews

   To coincide with some of the biggest changes in Photoshop Elements for years, Philip Andrews completely revises his bestselling title to include all the new features of this release. See how the new interface works alongside new tools, techniques and workflows to make editing, enhancing and sharing...

   Published December 25th 2012 by Focal Press
2. Fifty Key Writers on Photography

   Edited by Mark Durden

   Series: Routledge Key Guides

   Fifty Key Writers on Photography is a clear and concise survey of some of the most significant writers on photography who have played a major part in defining and influencing our understanding of the medium. It provides a succinct overview of writing on photography from a diverse range of...

   Published December 17th 2012 by Routledge
3. Retromania

   The Funkiest Cameras of Photography's Golden Age

   By Lawrence Harvey

   From start to finish, the 20th Century was the century of “the people’s camera”—and of photography evolving from rich man’s hobby to universal delight. Nothing shows this better than the innovative designs of the cameras that—historically – brought photography to the masses. The Lomography...

   Published November 20th 2012 by Focal Press
4. The Media, Animal Conservation and Environmental Education

   Edited by John Blewitt

   Natural History filmmaking has a long history but the generic boundaries between it and environmental and conservation filmmaking are blurred. Nature, environment and animal imagery has been a mainstay of television, campaigning organisations and conservation bodies from Greenpeace to the Sierra...

   Published November 15th 2012 by Routledge
5. Digital Wildlife Photography

   By John and Barbara Gerlach

   Using a combination of artistic approach and impeccable technique, professional photographers John and Barbara Gerlach guide you through the field as you photograph intriguing and captivating subjects out in the wild. Learn how to integrate equipment with technique to capture superb wildlife images...

   Published November 14th 2012 by Focal Press
6. Representations of Pain in Art and Visual Culture

   Edited by Maria Pia Di Bella, James Elkins

   Series: Routledge Advances in Art and Visual Studies

   The presentation of bodies in pain has been a major concern in Western art since the time of the Greeks. The Christian tradition is closely entwined with such themes, from the central images of the Passion to the representations of bloody martyrdoms. The remnants of this tradition are evident in...

   Published November 13th 2012 by Routledge
7. Moviemaking with your Camera Field Guide

   The essential guide to shooting video with HDSLRs and digital cameras

   By Olivia Speranza

   Unknowingly, photographers are already trained in many of the key skills behind great cinematography—not least the arts of lighting and composition. Now, with the advent of high-definition video recording capabilities, the cameras have finally caught up. The Moviemaking With Your Camera Field...

   Published November 11th 2012 by Focal Press
8. Lensbaby

   Bending your perspective, 2nd Edition

   By Corey Hilz

   If you've ever wished you could learn about all of the creative possibilities the Lensbaby offers, this is the book for you! Seeing subjects with a new perspective is at the heart of the Lensbaby experience, and with the essential information found in this book, you'll be able to take your creative...

   Published November 5th 2012 by Focal Press
9. DSLR Cinema

   Crafting the Film Look with Large Sensor Video Cameras, 2nd Edition

   By Kurt Lancaster

   Large sensor video cameras (DSLRs) offer filmmakers an affordable, high-quality image previously impossible without high-end cinema cameras. These video-capable DSLR cameras have revolutionized filmmaking, documentary production, journalism, television, and even Hollywood cinema. This book empowers...

   Published October 31st 2012 by Focal Press
10. See It: Photographic Composition Using Visual Intensity

    By Ellen Anon, Josh Anon

    An outstanding image consists of more than just acceptable exposure and sharp focus - the two components that most photography instruction emphasize. A fascinating subject doesn't necessarily result in a good image, and likewise, it's possible to create an impressive image from a mundane subject....

    Published October 16th 2012 by Focal Press