Langford's Starting Photography: A Guide to Better Pictures for Film and Digital Camera Users

by Michael Langford (Author), Michael Langford (Author), Philip Andrews (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2006

  $4.33

  If you are serious about learning photography, this is the book needed to get started. This authoritative classic, written by a leading international photography writer and lecturer has been updated by successful photographer, lecturer and best-selling Photoshop Elements author, Philip Andrews. Benefit from his skill, experience and knowledge quickly as you learn how to use photography creatively, from scratch. All the fundamental basics are covered: how to select and compose a good picture; how different cameras operate, whether film or digital; how to use the cameras controls shutter speed, focus, zoom, flash etc; advice on how best to tackle different subjects people, places, animals, landscapes, or close-ups, as well as invaluable scanner and printing techniques. This is a comprehensive and friendly guide to get you started fast whether using film or digital cameras. It is lavishly illustrated with inspirational color images throughout to illustrate what can be achieved. It contains practical suggestions for experimental projects which help improve your technique.

• Used

  Paperback
  1997

  $3.25

  A practical book for the absolute beginner. Learn how to compose your pictures for more visual effect, understand the camera controls that will allow you more creative freedom, tackle different subjects and difficult lighting conditions, photograph in a studio and process and print your own pictures in the darkroom. Each chapter is fully illustrated with colour examples and suggestions for practical exercises allow you to practice and explore different effects.
  
  Features include:
  * how to select and compose a good shot
  * how different cameras operate: whether film, digital or APS
  * how to use camera controls; shutter speed, focus, zoom setting, use of flash etc. for creative effect
  * advice on tackling different subjects
  * visually identifying and overcoming common faults
  * exploring simple special effects and unusual images
  * setting up an indoor studio
  * processing and printing your own black and white prints in the darkroom
  * ways of mounting and presenting your work
  
  'Starting Photography' is an authoritative start-up guide written by a leading photography writer with an international reputation. This edition is eminently suited to practical photography courses and has been updated to cover the latest City and Guilds 9231 syllabus. It also includes projects designed to encourage experimentation.