1st Edition

The Visual Dictionary of Photography

By David Präkel Copyright 2009
288 Pages
by Routledge

288 Pages
by Routledge

288 Pages
by Routledge

The Visual Dictionary of Photography provides clear definitions of key terms and concepts, backed up by hundreds of illustrative examples. Covering practical terms, it deals with the terminology of both digital and traditional photography. David Präkel has produced an invaluable resource for anyone interested in photography, lens-based media and related visual arts. This book serves not only to... Read more
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Biography

David Präkel runs his own photographic training workshops in Northumberland, UK. He has enjoyed a successful and diverse career in journalism, photography and education and has taught at all levels in universities, colleges, schools in both the UK and the US, as well as the prestigious Kodak Imaging Training Centre in Harrow, London.

"The book is well laid out - easy to understand and nice to hold. I like how the author has included other pages to look at that are relevant to what you have just read. - Jill Enfield, Parsons The New School of Design, USA A very useful tool for teaching and learning, provides quick reference for students and helps them to learn essential terms relating to Photography. - Jesse Lyons, Warwickshire College, UK Excellent pocket guide to photographic terms & concepts. Wonderful for beginners through advanced students. - Alex Donis, Brentwood School, USA A perfect text to dip in and out of, essential for deeper understanding of terminology for the beginner. - Amelia Edwards, Cardiff & Vale College, UK"