Mastering the Nikon D850 by Darrell Young provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights for owners of the new D850 camera, exploring the features and capabilities of the camera in a way that far surpasses the user's manual.

Darrell helps users navigate past the confusion that often comes with complex and powerful professional camera equipment, guiding readers through the features with step-by-step setting adjustments; color illustrations; and detailed how, when, and why explanations for each option. Every button, dial, switch, and menu configuration setting is explored in a user-friendly manner, with suggestions for setup according to various shooting styles.

Darrell's friendly and informative writing style allows readers to easily follow directions while feeling as if a friend dropped in to share his knowledge. The learning experience for new D850 users goes beyond just the camera itself and covers basic photography technique.

Matt Hayes shares his photographic tips and experience and includes many large glossy large format shots. Matt has made more than 15 series for Discovery Television and has featured in "Angling Times" for over 20 years. His photography has been used in books and calendars, on the cover and pages of several angling catalogues, as Christmas cards and in angling publications including "Angling Times", the "Times", "Trout and Salmon", "Trout Fishermen", "Blinker", "Beet", and "Improve your Coarse Fishing."

Do-it-yourself wedding photography and videography is not only a great way to save money, it's also a fresh way to capture your special occasion from start to finish with a uniquely personal creative vision. Written to help the bride, groom, and their DIY documentarian navigate the world of wedding photography and videography, DIY WEDDING PHOTO AND VIDEO: PROFESSIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR THE AMATEUR DOCUMENTARIAN is your step-by-step guide to shooting, editing, and delivering a finished photo/video wedding package on a DIY budget and with exceptional results. Working with a DIY documentarian--a friend with photo and/or video skills and equipment--provides many advantages for the wedding couple: * DIY delivers a customized end result--one that's not locked into the package deals and old working habits of wedding-industry pros. * Going DIY means you're working with a friend, making for a more relaxed, low-key working relationship on the big day. * The DIY documentarian can capture more interesting and personal photos and footage, spanning a longer period of time, than the typical hired photographer. Whether you're the bride, the groom, or the documentarian, DIY Wedding Photo and Video will help you through the many large and small details of wedding photography and videography, from planning through post production, including specifics like building a shot list and coming to agreement on costs, equipment, and expectations. Also included are many wedding-tested tips for DIYers. Specific "DIY Idea" sections in each chapter offer creative ideas for techniques and shots that will give your wedding photos and video that special, personal touch.

Vintage-looking, dream-like textures can open up a whole new world in your photography. However, there is much, much more to working with textures than simply merging them with an image via Photoshop. In this gorgeous new guide from texture guru Sarah Gardner, you'll learn everything there is to know about how to maximize the potential of these exciting tools. In addition to hundreds of beautiful example images, this book is also packed with practical advice on what makes a good texture, and how and when to use them. How an image is initially captured and processed has a significant impact on the effect a texture will have, so you'll also learn what to consider when composing and shooting (rather than simply relying on post-processing) and how to use lighting and background considerations effectively for later work with textures. Workshop notes and a supplemental website will help you put Sarah's techniques into practice immediately. Beautiful enough to sit on your coffee table yet practical enough to store near your computer, this book will show you everything you need to know to get that coveted vintage-feel in your images, whether you're a casual family snapper or a seasoned professional.

Discover everything you want to know about digital photography in this easy to use guide, from the most essential tasks that you'll want to perform, to solving the most common problems you'll encounter. Digital Photography 2nd Edition In Simple Stepscovers every practical aspect of choosing and using a digital camera; from understanding its features and settings, to downloading and editing pictures onto your PC or laptop. This book is filled with easy to understand practical tasks that will help you to achieve immediate results. This series of vibrant books will teach you exactly what you need to know using A friendly, visual approach Easy-to-understand language Practical hands-on tasks Full-colour large format screenshots To build your confidence and help you to get the most out of your computer, practical hints, tips and shortcuts feature on every page: ALERT!- Explains and provides practical solutions to the most commonly encountered problems HOT TIPS- Time and effort saving shortcuts SEE ALSO... - Points you to other related tasks and information DID YOU KNOW? - Additional features to explore WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?- Jargon and technical terms explained in plain English

Harold Davis has become one of the most prolific photography authors in the business. Much more than a "software" guy, Harold is a truly unique, supremely talented photographer whose surreal images have become instantly recognizable, and he is perhaps best known for his images of flowers. In this gorgeous guide Harold delves deep into the world of flowers and provides everything that the hobbyist and serious amateur photographer needs to know to capture stunning images. The basics of equipment (for shooting both indoors and outdoors) are covered first. He then moves on to discuss different types of flowers and the intricacies of shooting each variety, before moving on to tips for capturing the particular sensuality of a flower in bloom. Finally, Harold brings in some of his patented techniques from The Photoshop Darkroom to show how these tools can be specifically applied to flower photography. Macro, nature, and flower photographers as well as general garden and flower enthusiasts will find much to enjoy in this gorgeous, practial collection of some of today's best flower imagery.

Designed for photographers who haven't memorized every button, dial, setting, and feature on their Nikon Z5, Rocky Nook's handy and ultra-portable quick reference Pocket Guide helps you get the shot when you're out and about. - Confirm that your camera is set up properly with the pre-shoot checklist - Identify every button and dial on your camera - Learn the essential modes and settings you need to know - Dive deeper with additional features of your camera - Execute step-by-step instructions for shooting multiple exposures, in-camera HDR, time-lapse movies, and more - Follow tips and techniques for getting great shots in typical scenarios (portrait, landscape, freezing action, low light, etc.)

This work examines the roles that American businesses and photojournalists played in the early overseas marketing of the Japanese??????built Nikon camera and its Nikkor optics between 1946 and 1951. Particular attention is paid to the San Francisco??????based Overseas Finance and Trading Company, which was the major U.S. importer of Nikon products between 1949 and 1953. The work also details the roles of Overseas Finance leaders Hans Liholm and Adolph Gasser in providing marketing and technical guidance to Nikon in the company's formative years.

The Fundamentals of Creative Photography offers a comprehensive introduction to the world of applied creative photography. It explores the basic principles that underpin photography, and guides the reader though the practical considerations involved in executing the perfect shot. The book is concerned with photography in a professional context – images that are to be used in the fulfilment of a brief, rather than those created solely for self-expression. Creativity is important, but must be focused on meeting the client’s needs. As such, the Fundamentals of Creative Photography deals in practical advice for photographers as working image-makers, from the importance of communication to useful industry information and advice. It includes guidance on acquiring and developing new skills, the practice of self-promotion and self-administration, and a discussion of the image workflow.

Just when you think you've learned all that you could ever know about working in Photoshop, digital artist and photomontage king Steve Caplin comes along with yet another masterful method for creating incredible works of art in Photoshop. This time, he'll show you how to create complete images, from start to finish, entirely within the software program. No source material, photographs, or existing files from other software packages are needed, saving you valuable time and resources. The techniques you'll learn in this ground-breaking new book will help you combine your artistic vision and skills with an understanding of how to manipulate the built-in Photoshop filters to produce impressive, eye-catching artwork.

Each chapter opens with a complete double page illustration, created entirely in Photoshop. Then, carefully laid out step-by-step instructions show you how each element in the illustration is created, and how they are all combined in the end to make a convincing final image. Using Steve's proven methods for success, you'll be able to produce images that reflect a more finely crafted, hand drawn approach, whether you're an artist for your own enjoyment or a working professional looking for a leg up on the competition.

This book contains a comprehensive guide to the choice of cameras, lenses and other equipment and accessories. It discusses the fundamentals of exposure as well as the effects of light and weather on the landscape. It includes lots of practical advice on planning for an outdoor shoot. Beginning with a comprehensive guide to the choice of cameras, lenses and other equipment and accessories, Taylor discusses the fundamentals of exposure - aperture, shutter speed, ISO, dynamic range - and an appreciation of the effects of light on the landscape, at various times of the day and in all types of weather. Practical advice on planning for an outdoor shoot covers the basics of assembling a travel kit, using maps and choosing a location, consulting sunrise and sunset times, weather forecasts and predicting tides. The author's own stunning photography transports the reader from coastal regions to hills and mountains, through woodland and moorland, in all seasons and weather, in the light of day and the dark of night. Authoritative text explains the theories and "rules" of composition: the importance of balance, harmony and symmetry, the power of leading lines, visual weight, and the ability to create depth in an image.

Olympus launched the OM-D E-M5 Mark III camera with a specific purpose in mind: to create a Micro Four Thirds camera for advanced enthusiast and professional photographers who prefer a smaller, yet very powerful mirrorless camera. The E-M5 Mark III is a true system camera for those who demand the best in cameras, lenses, and image quality. Darrell Young and Jim Johnson's Mastering the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III explores the features and capabilities of the camera in a way that far surpasses the user's manual. It is designed to guide readers through the camera's features with step-by-step setting adjustments; color illustrations; and detailed how, when, and why explanations for each option. Every button, dial, switch, lever, and menu configuration setting is explored in a user-friendly manner, with suggestions for setup according to various shooting styles. The authors' friendly and informative writing style allows readers to easily follow directions while feeling as if a friend dropped in to share his knowledge. The learning experience for new E-M5 III users goes beyond just the camera itself and covers basic photography technique.

The control of cameras is as important in games as it is in cinema. How the camera tracks and moves determines our point of view and influences our attitude towards the content. A poorly designed camera system in a game can disrupt a users experience, while a well-designed one can make a good game into a great one. The challenge in games is that the camera must respond to unscripted events, and this is where much of the difficulty of designing real-time camera systems arises. The increasing use of motion in virtual environments, marked by the inclusion of physics modeling and complex collision detection systems, means that camera systems must be even more effective to keep up. Real-Time Cameras is written by an experienced game developer who has written camera control systems for award-winning games such as "Metroid Prime." Mark Haigh-Hutchinson discusses the key algorithms for camera control and then shows how to implement them in code. This book is written for game developers and designers, although it is also pertinent to other professionals in the interactive media field. Real-Time Cameras presents a practical approach to camera systems, introducing their theory, design, and implementation.

Photography FAQs: Portraits is an introduction to the school of photography concerned with the most engaging of subjects: other people.Formulated as an encyclopaedia of questions and answers across 50 topics, this book covers every aspect of portrait photography, from hardware to lighting, composition to software.It offers detailed responses to key, reader-defined questions drawn from photographic workshops, consumer press and Internet forums. As such, it is an invaluable and handy reference.The Photography FAQs series is a comprehensive, pocket-size reference for the amateur photographer in the field (or the studio). Each title is formulated as an encyclopaedia of 50 questions and answers covering every aspect of the key photography subjects that come up again and again, including genres such as landscape, portraiture and travel and shooting in monochrome. Each topic is supported by lively, accessible text, inspirational images and clear, easy-to-navigate design that makes this series a quick-and easy reference.

Photography FAQs: Black and White covers every aspect of black & white photography, from capturing the image to filtration, to developing and printing an image and successful presentation.The title offers detailed responses to the key, reader-defined questions drawn from photographic workshops, consumer press and internet forums, and, as such, is an invaluable and handy reference.The Photography FAQs series is a comprehensive, pocket-size reference for the amateur photographer in the field (or the studio). Each title is formulated as an encyclopaedia of 50 questions and answers covering every aspect of the key photography subjects that come up again and again, including genres such as landscape, portraiture and travel and shooting in monochrome. Each topic is supported by lively, accessible text, inspirational images and clear, easy-to-navigate design that makes this series a quick-and easy reference.

This classic book on available light photography is back, thoroughly updated for digital photography and, for the first time, is packed with stunning, full color images throughout. Creating great images under less-than-ideal lighting conditions is one of the most difficult, yet rewarding, experiences in photography. Challenge yourself, and with this book by your side you won't be disappointed. Photography expert Joe Farace and Pulitzer Prize winner Barry Staver use real-world examples of their own images to give you invaluable advice on how to get the shot right the first time. From practical tips, such as how to deal with inclement weather while shooting outdoors, to detailed information about getting great shots at your cousin's or your client's wedding, to brand new chapters on noise and white balance, you'll find everything that you need to turn your ordinary night and low-light shots into masterful works of art.

If you're comfortable using the basic features of Lightroom, but really want to push the envelope with this powerful software, 'Inside Lightroom' by acclaimed photographer and Lightroom Beta-tester Richard Earney is a must-have.
Bypassing the obvious features covered in a variety of existing Lightroom books, Richard focuses on customizing Lightroom to suit your workflow. For example, he covers using presets to automate the way Lightroom deals with photos, optimizing your Lightroom workflow for your own hardware and preferences. He covers sophisticated calibration techniques, helping you render your pictures accurately both onscreen and in print. Basically -- the hidden information for this powerful software. Unlike the other 'guides' on the market, this book doesn't tell you what you already know. Instead, it focuses on what you don't.
'Inside Lightroom' also showcases the brand-new features of the software, available only in Lightroom 2.0, so if you have recently upgraded from Lightroom 1, this book will help you reap the benefits of your investment.
Practical, jargon-free and full of stunning images, Richard Earney's book should be on the shelf of every Lightroom user.
* No-nonsense guide shows you the advanced features so you can use the power of Lightroom to speed up your workflow
* Includes in-depth information on presets enabling you to customize Lightroom, whatever your style
* Written by Richard Earney, established expert on Lightroom

Explore and discover the beautiful places of Iceland with the most comprehensive and detailed guidebook to Iceland ever published. Featuring over 600 stunning images, and over 120 locations with detailed maps, sat-nav co-ordinates including what3words and smart phone scannable lat-long QR-codes. This beautiful travel and photo-location guidebook provides both inspiration and information to make your trip a reality. Including information on car rental, vehicle insurance and driving advice, suggested itineraries from a long weekend to several weeks, with essays on Iceland's cultural history, cuisine, flora & fauna and advice on how to photograph the Aurora Borealis/Northern Lights. All the classic locations around Reykjavik and along the ring road are covered from roadside attractions, to multi-day overnight hikes; covering glaciers, waterfalls, geysers, hot springs, lava fields, craters, volcanoes, mountains, coast, beaches and cliffs, towns, churches, cultural sites, harbours and wildlife from Arctic fox to orcas, puffins, seals, reindeer and the famed Icelandic horse. FEATURING THE SOUTH WEST including Reykjavik, The Golden Circle, the Blue Lagoon, THingvellir National Park and the Reykanes peninsula. THE SOUTH COAST featuring the Westman Islands, Seljalandsfoss & Gljufrabui waterfalls, Skogafoss waterfall, Reynisfjara Beach, Reynisdrangar sea stack, Vik i Myrdal village and Fjadrargljufur canyon. THE SOUTH EAST explore the Vatnajoekull ice cap and national park, Skaftafell Park & Svartifoss waterfall, Fjallsarlon & Joekulsarlon glacial lakes, Breidamerkursandur / Diamond Ice Beach, Stokksnes beach & Mount Vestrahorn THE EAST visit Seydisfjoerdur village, Egilsstadir town, the fjords, canyons, craggy mountains, remote villages and a beautiful coastline. THE NORTH including the Langanes Peninsula, Heimskautsgerdid / The Arctic Henge, Joekulsargljufur, Viti crater, Hverir / Hveraroend hot springs & Mount Namafjal, Myvatn, Grimsey Island, Godafoss waterfall, Akureyri and the Troellaskagi Peninsula WESTFJORDS Isafjoerdur and the remote fjords and coastline, including the Hornstrandir nature reserve home to arctic foxes. THE WEST & SNAEFELLSNES home to Orca & whale watching, Snaefellsjoekull volcano towers, Kirkjufell mountain, the Londrangar sea stack & Beserkjahraun lava field THE RING ROAD All you need to embark and enjoy this 1693km/1051mile circular route around Iceland.

Be a part of one of the world's fastest growing imaging phenomenons: microstock photography. Microstock photography provides both professional and amateur photographers an opportunity to diversify their income and expand their artistic visibility by turning day trip photos or photography portfolios into viable business investments. Douglas Freer has written a comprehensive book that details the technical and commercial processes of the microstock industry. A must read for entrants into the microstock photography field, Microstock Photography shows you how to: .Choose the right microstock agency .Shoot work that will sell .Navigate the strict technical requirements .Understand the likely financial returns .Review licensing models .Understand copyright issues Over 60 illustrations and photographs help you improve your skills, learn new techniques specific to shooting stock photography and better understand what the microstock market demands. Anyone can shoot digital stock photography, but in order to make money and be successful, you need the practical advice that can only be found in this book.

Designed for photographers who haven t memorized every button, dial, setting, and feature on their Nikon Z7 II, Rocky Nook s handy and ultra-portable quick reference Pocket Guide helps you get the shot when you re out and about. Confirm that your camera is set up properly with the pre-shoot checklist Identify every button and dial on your camera Learn the essential modes and settings you need to know Dive deeper with additional features of your camera Execute step-by-step instructions for shooting multiple exposures, in camera HDR, time-lapse movies, and more Follow tips and techniques for getting great shots in typical scenarios (portrait, landscape, freezing action, low light, etc.)

Today's photographic equipment allows amateurs to take pictures of the stars that far surpass images taken just a few decades ago by even the largest observatories-and this book will teach you how. Author and world-renowned astrophotographer Thierry Legault teaches the art and techniques of astrophotography: from simple camera-on-tripod night-scene imaging of constellations, star trails, eclipses, artificial satellites, and polar auroras to more intensive astrophotography using specialized equipment for lunar, planetary, solar, and deep-sky imaging. Legault shares advice on equipment and guides you through techniques to capture and process your images to achieve spectacular results. Astrophotography provides the most thorough treatment of the topic available. This large-format, richly illustrated book is intended for all sky enthusiasts-newcomers and veterans alike. Learn how to: Select the most useful equipment: cameras, adapters, filters, focal reducers/extenders, field correctors, and guide telescopes Set up your camera (digital, video, or CCD) and your lens or telescope for optimal results Plan your observing sessions Mount the camera on your telescope and focus it for razor-sharp images Polar-align your equatorial mount and improve tracking for pin-point star images Make celestial time-lapse videos Calculate the shooting parameters: focal length and ratio, field of view, exposure time, etc. Combine multiples exposures to reveal faint galaxies, nebulae details, elusive planetary structures, and tiny lunar craters Adjust contrast, brightness, light curves, and colors Postprocess your images to fix defects such as vignetting, dust shadows, hot pixels, uneven background, and noise Identify problems with your images and improve your results

One of the most important technologies a photographer can master is shooting and working with raw images. However, figuring out the best way to work with raw files can be confusing and overwhelming. What's the advantage to working in raw? How do you manage, organize, and store raw files? What's the best way to process your files to meet your photographic needs? How do Photoshop, Lightroom and Adobe Camera Raw work together? Is it possible to keep your photos in the raw format and still enhance them extensively? Philip Andrews answers these questions and more in his all-new essential raw workflow guide. Whether you are a beginner just starting to explore the intricacies of shooting raw, or a seasoned pro looking for a better workflow, this book provides all of the information you need to know to create stunning images from your raw files. As well as covering the most popular raw software packages such as Adobe Camera Raw and Lightroom, it provides general information that you will find useful no matter which software you prefer. Clear, precise step-by-step instructions will help you get from start to finish with essential tips and tricks along the way. Packed with inspirational images and clearly marked screenshots pointing out the exact information you need, you'll be on your way to creating a better, faster, and more efficient raw workflow in no time.

The lens is generally the most expensive and least understood part of any camera. In this book, Rudolf Kingslake traces the historical development of the various types of lenses from Daguerre's invention of photography in 1839 through lenses commonly used today.
From an early lens still being manufactured for use in low-cost cameras to designs made possible through such innovations as lens coating, rare-earth glasses, and computer aided lens design and testing, the author details each major advance in design and fabrication. The book explains how and why each new lens type was developed, and why most of them have since been abandoned. This authoritative history of lens technology also includes brief biographies of several outstanding lens designers and manufacturers of the past.

"It reveals a unique look into the profession of photography." -Gerd Ludwig Photography Charles Moriarty, Stills department manager for Star Wars and photographer for Amy Winehouse, presents Photographers on the Art of Photography: a series of intimate conversations with some of the most highly regarded names in photography. From celebrity portraitists such as Terry O'Neill, to famed fashion photographers like Jerry Schatzberg and wildlife specialists Tim Flach and Sue Flood, this book offers a unique insight into all angles of the profession. Twenty celebrated photographers discuss how they got started, as well as their favoured techniques, motivations, inspirations and greatest accomplishments. Discover each artist's vision in their own words and reflect on what makes their talents unique. Interviews from: Ed Caraeff (music); Terry O Neill (celebrity portraiture); Norman Seeff (music); Johnathan Daniel Pryce (fashion); Douglas Kirkland (Hollywood); Gerd Ludwig (National Geographic); Slava Mogutin (queer fine art); Jerry Schatzberg (fashion, film, music, portraiture); Tim Flach (wildlife); Richard Phibbs (fashion, commercial, portraiture); Eva Sereny (Hollywood, celebrity portraiture); Sue Flood (wildlife); Tom Stoddard (photojournalism).