Starting Photography by Michael langord, 3rd Edition
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 camera?s 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. "...there is a lot of technical information that will give you a good grounding in photography, covering both traditional darkroom techniques and digital methods. Projects allow further exploration of themes and are a good way of extending your mastery of the camera." - Amateur PhotographerAbout the Authors:Michael Langford - The late Michael Langford formerly taught at the Royal College of Art, becoming Photography Course Director. Key involvement with photography courses and examination syllabuses at all levels. UK. Philip AndrewsPhilip Andrews: Photographer, author, lecturer Queensland School of Printing & Graphic Arts, Australia Philip Andrews is a photographer, author and lecturer at the Queensland School of Printing and Graphic Arts, Australia. He is a beta tester for Photoshop and an alpha tester for Photoshop Elements. He's a regular contributor to several magazines including Amateur Photographer, Australian Photography and Better Photography and is also senior contributing editor for Better Digital and columnist for What Digital Camera.