To be successful, a portfolio must display a designer's understanding of design and ability to solve graphic problems. This essential resource shows both students and pros how to put a winning portfolio together.
Photographic lighting is a topic that will never go out of style, no matter how sophisticated cameras and other technology get. Even with the most high-tech gear, photographers still need to put a lot of thought and vision into lighting their photographs in order to get great results. This key skill has the power to dramatically and quickly improve photographs. Light Science and Magic provides you with a comprehensive theory of the nature and principles of light, with examples and instructions...
"I would hope that I am one of a kind." -Rodney Smith Mystery and manners, romance and fun-the sophisticated compositions and stylish characters in the extraordinary pictures of fashion photographer Rodney Smith (1947-2016) exist in a timeless world of his imagination. Born in New York City, Smith started out as a photo-essayist, turned to portrait photography, and found his niche, and greatest success, in fashion photography. Inspired by W. Eugene Smith, taught by Walker Evans, and devoted t...
This manual covers such crucial topics as formulating a business strategy to guarantee success; in-depth instruction on the most important skills of an assistant; techniques for studio and location shooting; and secrets of the top fashion, architectural, and still photographers. Seven top photographers are interviewed on what they look for in an assistant.
See
"See", an award-winning quarterly journal published by The Friends of Photography, presents photography and writing that explore the impact of lens-based images on contemporary culture and probe our perceptions and understandings of the visual world. "See" places the medium of photography within the broad discourse of visual culture, including art, advertising, mass media, and literature. Unlike conventional photography-related journals, "See" lets photographers speak for themselves about their...
Correct Exposure in Photography
by Willard Detering 1900-1967 Morgan
Star Nostalgia - Framing Pencil Portraits
by Agorà Graphic and Design
Because RAW files remain virtually untouched by in-camera processing, working with them has given digital photographers greater flexibility and control during the editing process - for those who are familiar enough with the format. Camera Raw, the plug in for Adobe Photoshop CS3, has emerged as one of the best and most familiar tools for editing RAW images, and the best way to master this workflow is with Photoshop CS3 RAW. Award-winning author Mikkel Aaland explores the entire RAW process, from...
Don Giannatti's Guide to Professional Photography: Achieve Creative and Financial Success
by Don Giannatti