How to Photograph Absolutely Everything

How to Photograph Absolutely Everything

Project Editor/Coordinator/DirectorNicky Munro, Jenisa Patel
PublisherDorling Kindersley
Copyright Holder (Text)Tom Ang
Senior Production ControllerMelanie Dowland
Managing EditorStephanie Farrow, Lee Griffiths
Production EditorVania Cunha
Printed byLeo
Designed bySarah-Anne Arnold
ReproductionMDP
Author photo/portraitWendy Grey
Copyright HolderDorling Kindersley Limited
OtherSands Publishing Solutions
FormatHardback
LanguageEnglish
Copyright2007
Pages / Font384 pages
ISBN978 1 4053 1985 0
Barcode9 781405 319850
Printer's Key4 6 8 10 9 7 5
ChaptersIntroduction 1. Elements of Photography Introduction Which digital camera do I choose? What else to consider? Camera settings Finding focus Judging exposure Zoom settings Framing images Picture space Time tips Capturing Light Using colour Brightness and levels Colour balance and saturation Contrast and tone Removing distractions and sharpening Cropping and resizing 2. People Introduction Portraits on sunny days Children at play People in action Holiday highlight Creating a silhouette Informal child portraits Candid snaps Using dramatic lighting Posed child portraits Alternative portraiture Beautiful baby pictures Children year by year Family self portrait Informal family portraits Formal protraiture Capturing the party spirit Nude study Character-driven portraits Characters in a scene Gallery 3. Landscapes and nature Introduction A mountain view Gardens in bloom Flowers in close-up Flowers and foliage A rustic landscape Panoramic views Landscapes in black and white Sunlight through trees Misty woodlands Seasons and weather Reality and reflection Colours of the seashore Crashing waves Fast-flowing water A tranquil scene A city waterscape The colours of sunset An alluring moonlight Cloud formations Gallery 4. Animals Introduction Posed pet portraits Fun pet portraits Equine elegance Birds in flight Exotic birds in close up Garden birds Wildlife close to home The natural look Wildlife from a car Around the animal park At the aquarium Movement underwater Gallery 5. Architecture Introduction Focusing on details Form and space The postcard look Night-time illuminations Romantic ruins Abstract views Large enclosed area Dimly lit interiors Modern interior spaces Iconic city landmarks World landmarks Radiant stained glass City fountains Bridge life Contrasting old and new An unusual city skyline City streets A nocturnal cityscape City skyscrappers Reflected city The city by night Blank-and-white street scene Cityscapes from a vehicle An urban landscape Gallery 6. Events Introduction An explosion of colour Milestone moments A children's party Wedding photography Wedding-day details The spirit of carnival A street demonstration The magic of Christmas Festivals around the world Intimate music venues On-stage drama The thrill of the race A theatrical production Gallery 7. Artistic Expression Introduction Exploring art Sharpness and blur Light trails at night Abstracting the everyday Colour and light Reflections Impromptu still lifes Still life Patterns from chaos Exploring textures Art on the street Gallery 8.Other Applications Introduction Practical photography: Photography for online auctions Promoting a business Selling your car Recording you belongings Charting a building project Photographing home interiors Campaign photography Scrapbooking Cataloguing collections What the eye can't see: Strobe lighting Satellite imaging Kirlian photography Space photography Galaxy photography Infrared imaging X-ray photography High-speed photography Glossary Index Acknowledgements
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