Perfect Digital Photography: Brilliant Pixels from the Digital Darkroom - Softcover

Dickman,Jay; Kinghorn,Jay

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9780072259216: Perfect Digital Photography: Brilliant Pixels from the Digital Darkroom

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ISBN 10: 0072259213 ISBN 13: 9780072259216

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media, 2005

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Written by photography experts--including a Pulitzer-Prize winning National Geographic photographer--this full-color book is a must-have for amateur photographers serious about improving both the quality of their photographs and their proficiency in the digital darkroom. The book is the perfect combination of a technical treatise on digital imaging and an artistic exploration of light, composition, and form, allowing you to glean the essential techniques needed for digital photography without losing sight of the artistic and aesthetic aspects of the craft. Using an easy-to-follow approach, the authors explain the image conceptualization process through shooting, editing, and image correction to finished print. In addition, top photographers from a variety of disciplines offer real-world advice on how they use digital photography to create compelling images for high-profile magazine articles, advertising campaigns, and fine art prints.

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Expert advice for capturing, correcting, and printing exceptional images

“It is rare to discover a book on digital photography that is not technically dated by the rapid changes in the digital technology... From cover to cover this book is filled with priceless information on how to get the great photos, and how to make sure they are your best.” --John Knaur, Senior Marketing Manager Digital SLR, Olympus Imaging America

Written by a Pulitzer Prize-winning National Geographic photographer and a Photoshop certified expert, this full-color book is a must-have for anyone serious about improving both the quality of their photographs and their proficiency in the digital darkroom. Perfect Digital Photography is the perfect combination of a technical guide to digital imaging and an artistic exploration of light, composition, and form, allowing you to learn essential techniques for digital photography without losing sight of the artistic and aesthetic aspects of the craft. Using an easy-to-follow approach, the authors explain the image conceptualization process through shooting, editing, and image correction to finished print. Stunning color photographs throughout the book show you the results that you too can achieve.

About the Author:

Jay Kinghorn an assignment and fine art photographer and an Adobe Photoshop Certified Expert, gives digital photography training programs and lectures nationwide.

Jay Dickman is a Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer and a regular contributor to National Geographic. He is also an Olympus Visionary photographer as well as a Lexar Elite Photographer.

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