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The Education of a Photographer

Charles H. Traub, Steven Heller, Adam B. Bell

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Essential in a photographer's library 5 out of 5 stars.
21 of 24 people found this review helpful.

I'm only halfway through and can only ask why such a book only surfaces now. Previous concise compilations of writings on photography concentrated on the mediums origins and historical figures. This one gives us a more contemporary context (ie the 50ies) and goes on from there until today, focusing on the ideas of key figures. Thank you editors!

Editorial Review:

This collection of essays drawn from the classic writings of the 20-century, as well as the most influential talents of the present, illuminates the intuition and spirit of people making images. Aspiring and professional photographers, especially those in arts programs throughout the Unites States, will find a comprehensive view of photographers' inspiration and development. The features include: provides educators and fans of photography with full view of what drives and inspires photographers to create great work; and offers a broad perspective on photography, including essays from designers, editors, and gallery owners. The book is being co-published with The School of Visual Arts. It is made up of classic writings from the 20th century, as well as the most influential talents working today.

Big Bucks Selling Your Photography

Cliff Hollenbeck

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Total reviews: 12 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Love the book, hate the title 4 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

I thought the book was very helpful and a great eye opener to new photographers setting up a photography business. It really does drive point the fact that this is a BUSINESS first. I think the information was usefull and informative. I don't like the title though, this is a VERY difficult industry right now so to imply that anyone can make "Big Bucks" is a disservice. There is money to be made, but it takes a lot of work and business senese. Its a small think but reminds me of the mindset of the eightys and early ninetys..not the current state of the industry.

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This updated guide to financial success for aspiring photographers helps them make the leap to earning a living as freelancers. Explaining how to handle the financial complexities of professional photography, this resource provides expert guidance on attracting clients, staying out of legal trouble, navigating the ins and outs of copyright law, and setting and collecting fair but competitive rates. Important advice is also included on how freelancers can handle tax preparation and deal with the threat of audits. New sections feature discussions on how freelance photographers can effectively market their work and how to capitalize on new digital technologies. Forms to help freelancers elevate their careers, such as model release contracts and copyright applications, are also included.

Photographer's Guide to Wedding Album Design and Sales

Bob Coates

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Great ideas 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This book is just what the professional photographer or anyone in the album making profession needs to refine the art of designing and putting together brilliant wedding albums. Techniques and suggestions are given by numerous captains of the industry on areas such as creativity, appeal, marketing and profit stimulation. This vast array of examples means that anyone can easily formulate their own style that meets their own needs. You've spent much time and money becoming the best photographer you can, this book will allow you to display your work the way it deserves.

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Full of instructive images and insightful hints, this book is indispensable for photographers who want to boost their wedding-album business. Showcased are the album styles of 15 top wedding photographers, with insight provided into each artist's creative process, client service skills, and album design. Examples include Michael Ayers's one-of-a-kind pop-up albums; photojournalism trendsetter Andy Marcus's magical designs; and Gigi Clark's unique presentation in an archival box. Savvy photographers will learn how to turn an album purchase into a multiple-album sale, how to add on à la carte images, and how to make networking and referrals generate business so they can concentrate on photography.

Image Makers, Image Takers

Anne-Celine Jaeger

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Aimed at professionals and beginners alike: the first systematic attempt to find out how photographers of world stature approach their work, and what it is that makes them succeed.

This essential new guide to photography draws upon in-depth interviews with established photographers from the fields of fashion, art, portraiture, documentary photography, and advertising as well as comments from picture editors, curators, agency directors, and publishers who reveal what they look for when choosing an image.

The book first focuses on photographers' working practices, from how Mario Sorrenti got the inspiration to photograph a naked Kate Moss draped over a couch for the iconic Calvin Klein campaign to how the Dutch portrait photographer Rineke Dijkstra gets the best out of her subjects. What made the photographer start taking pictures? How did he or she develop a signature style? What is the process involved in going from concept to shoot? How important is postproduction?

Then the book turns to selection. How does the picture editor of the New York Times Magazine decide which photographer to commission for the next fashion spread? What kind of photograph, according to the Senior Curator of London's Photographers Gallery, is worthy of being hung in a gallery? What advice would art book publisher Gerhard Steidl give a budding photographer? Whether it is the question of what to look for in an image, views on cropping, or the pros and cons of color versus black and white, the shapers of taste give acute and useful accounts of their methods. 150+ illustrations in color and black and white.

Master Lighting Guide for Commercial Photographers

Robert Morrissey

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Perfect for the college-level collection strong in photography studies. 5 out of 5 stars.
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What skills produce top images and big sales? Lighting has a lot to do with a photo's success or failure, and the basics of commercial lighting are here revealed in a guide covering how to use and capture light. From selecting commercial equipment to creating setups and shooting using panels, grids, umbrellas and more to soften or accent lighting, Master Lighting Guide for Commercial Photographers is filled with both photo how-tos and business tips for neo-professionals. Perfect for the college-level collection strong in photography studies.

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From lighting glass objects to photographing models indoors and out, this handbook demonstrates how to effectively use and manipulate light using a variety of traditional and unconventional lighting equipment. Written for both the professional and the serious amateur photographer, this guide explains the different types of light and how to work with modifiers such as panels, umbrellas, grids, and mirrors. More than 100 detailed lighting diagrams help ensure proper placement and are useful while pitching ideas to clients. Money-saving equipment and accessory alternatives are discussed along with strategies for working through obstacles during a shoot, making this manual a must-have resource for success on every project.

Advertising Photography: A Straightforward Guide to a Complex Industry

Lou Lesko, Bobbi Lane

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If you are an aspiring or professional photographer looking to break into advertising, "Advertising Photography: A Straightforward Guide to a Complex Industry" will provide you with an honest and uncensored look at this highly competitive and lucrative business. While working in the advertising photography industry can be glamorous and financially rewarding, it can also be intimidating and difficult to break into, requiring networking savvy, financial know-how, and marketing and business skills on top of photographic talent. Advertising Photography strips away the glitz and presents a candid and complete picture with solid advice to newcomers. You’ll learn how to get your business started, including writing a business strategy, successfully negotiating a bid, what to expect during the shoot, post production and delivery tips, and how to properly invoice your clients. The book explores several business management styles supported by the real-world experiences of veteran advertising photographers, illustrated with stunning full-color images of the work that got them where they are today. By examining the methods and strategies used by those who have already made it in the industry, you'll learn smart business practices to apply to your own work, giving you time to focus on the creative aspects of your craft, which is what will ultimately lead you to a successful advertising photography career. Learn from the experiences—good and bad—of those who have been there! -Practical how-to tips, information, and examples from each of the top genres -Learn how to get your business started, including writing a business strategy, licensing and copyright information, creating branding for websites and portfolios, insurance and legal issues, and more -Essential industry resources for estimating and invoicing software, professional organizations, marketing services, and creative consultants

The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday: Making Navy SEALs

Richard D. Schoenberg

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AWESOME 5 out of 5 stars.
8 of 11 people found this review helpful.

First of all, it's HUGE and BOLD! ... not wimpy on presentation. Very interesting narrative you don't normally see in photographer's projects; you can really follow these soldiers through their intriguing training process and their "becoming".

Excellent book 5 out of 5 stars.
8 of 9 people found this review helpful.

I must admit I am a bit biased. My son was in Buds class 246 which is the subject of the book. It gave me a real life insight into what BUDs is really all about. I had a difficult time finding the book a local books stores and really appreciated the fact that Amazon carried it. Some hard to find dealers wanted as much as $120.00 for a used copy of it.

authentic realism 5 out of 5 stars.
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Bravo to Richard for his hard work and dedication to the SEAL/SOF community. I was an instructor in BUDS during the making of Richards book and couldnt have asked for a more genuinely interested person to be around us. Richard has the unique ability of photographing his subjects in the most intimate situations, all while maintaining unshakeable rapport with instructors and students alike. Richard has given a much needed inside look (without going too far) at what these men go through during training. Hats off to Richard for a first class photo journal. BH

Editorial Review:

This is the second edition of the "The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday". The book has been revised and contains a new dedication page. Now published by the Naval Institute Press.

Sell & Re-Sell Your Photos

Rohn Engh

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Sell & Resell Your Photos-The Ultimate Photographers Bible 4 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

I received this book 3 months ago, and it never leaves my side. As a budding would-be professional photographer,I learned more about the Photography business than I ever imagined. Just what I was looking for in the first place. eg: What photos sell,and what Photo buyers are looking for - Surprise! Surprise. How to get started professionally - a real eye-opener. Resources to search out etc. Excellent!
My only criticism - I am left with all these questions that need answers and maybe that was the idea, so that me, the reader, will reach out for more information and spur me on to find more keys to moving forward. Please write another book Ronn Engh

Editorial Review:

What distinguishes Rohn Engh's book on how to sell photographs--now in its fourth edition--from the many volumes on the subject? Could it be his honest, no-nonsense approach to the topic, as opposed to the get-rich-quick slant of many competitors? His practical, step-by-step advice? His pragmatic sales techniques and principles, which teach niche marketing and explain the vast difference between good pictures of popular subjects (sunsets, wildflowers) and the type of photographs in demand by the editors who actually buy them? All of the above and more, including solid advice about selling photos in the electronic age.

Magic Lantern Guides: SONY DSLR-A200 (Magic Lantern Guides)

Peter K. Burian

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for people who are new to DSLR and A200 4 out of 5 stars.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.

As a person who is learning DSLR photography with his new Sony Alpha A200, I decided to buy some books, one of which is Magic Lantern Guides. I didn't know what to expect because there was not much information about this book online, and I haven't owned a book from this series before either.

The book is in Black&White, size of a thick booklet that you would expect to get with any fairly complicated electronic. It will help you understand the every feature the A200 has. It is kind of an expended version of the original Instruction Manual with more words and examples. I wish Sony included this book with the camera.

On the other hand, if you already know some SLR photography, or own other DSLR books, this book may feel too repetitive since many concepts explained in the book apply to any SLR usage in general. In other words this book may not add too much to your knowledge.

If you are new to DSLR, you bought your A200 recently, and if you wish the Instruction Manual was much more descriptive, then this book is for you.



Chapters:
Understanding Digital Photography
Features and Functions
Digital Recording and In-camera Processing
The Menus
Camera and Shooting Operations
Flash Photography
Lenses and Accessories
Working with Images
Troubleshooting

Editorial Review:

Sony has something for beginning photographers, or those just going digital: an excellent entry-level D-SLR with a 10.2MP sensor, High ISO sensitivity range to 3200, and High ISO Noise Reduction technology. The 40-segment honeycomb, with its spot and center-weighted metering systems, offers outstanding exposure accuracy. And the Super SteadyShot® image stabilization systems increase a novice’s ability to achieve quality photos. Newcomers eager to master all the basics, and make the most of their new equipment, will find both the Magic Lantern Guides and the DVD Guide essential components of their photography kit.

Photomodel-Posing

Sven Schwoebel

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That's the way I want it This model-posing collector represents a simple and effective help for the model, the photographer, the agency and the purchaser. The multiplicity and exactness of the assembled posings deliver inspiration and clarity for the creation of various photo productions. This collector comes in robust shape and has been put together thoroughly: it has a format of 7x10 inches and fits into every photo bag. Furthermore, it is an elastic paperback and well stowable. It has been designed to be an effective means of work for studios, indoor, outdoor and everywhere. Why always shoot the same posings? Just give it a shot and experiment. That way, each and every shooting will be suspenseful and innovative. content: contains more than 600 posings - thematically arranged - portrait posings - model posing on the floor (kneeling, laying and crouching) - posings with your model standing - posings with accessories, for instance, a chair or a stool - mystic posings - description of typical posing faults with respective right / wrong illustration advantages for visible success: the model is able to have the optimum and most professional preparation for casting and shooting. It is the training handbook for all standard - posings and beyond. the photographer is hereby able to give the model an exact briefing and quickly show the model what he wants to see up front. the agency will experience a more comfortable planning of photo productions. Here is the posing artwork for exact storyboards. By using this model collector, the purchaser will be enabled to formulate precise wishes before the shooting takes place.