Focal Press - Photography Catalog

Langford's Advanced Photography, Eighth Edition by Efthimia Bilissi and Michael LangfordFormat: Book - Paperback Langford's Advanced Photography, Eighth Edition 8 Efthimia Bilissi Michael Langford 'Essential for anyone setting out on a photographic career today. Buy this, along with the companion Basic Photography, and you'll have the answer to almost any technical query you can think of.' Amateur Photographer 'You ca

The DSLR Field Guide by Michael FreemanFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $15.95 The DSLR Field Guide Michael Freeman With the advent of bigger and better cameras at increasingly reasonable prices, more and more amateurs are upgrading their equipment to fancy DSLRs. Without the proper knowledge of how to work those cameras, though, the resulting images won't be much better than what you

Plastic Cameras: Toying with Creativity, Second Edition by Michelle BatesFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $29.95 Plastic Cameras: Toying with Creativity, Second Edition 2 Michelle Bates Take a tour of the burgeoning world of plastic cameras and low-tech photography in this fun and funky guide to creating the most artistic pictures of your life! Whether you're an experienced enthusiast or toy camera neophyte, you'll fi

The Photographer's Mind by Michael FreemanFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $29.95 The Photographer's Mind Michael Freeman The source of any photograph is not the camera or even the scene viewed through the viewfinder--it is the mind of the photographer: this is where an image is created before it is committed to a memory card or film. In The Photographer's Mind, the follow up to the inte

Way Beyond Monochrome 2e by Ralph Lambrecht and Chris WoodhouseFormat: Book - HardbackPrice: $69.95 Way Beyond Monochrome 2e Advanced Techniques for Traditional Black & White Photography including digital negatives and hybrid printing Ralph Lambrecht Chris Woodhouse "All our readers need to know about this very useful book." -Photo Techniques "We urge anybody seriously interested in B&W photography

Expressive Photography by Shutter SistersFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $29.95 Expressive Photography The Shutter Sisters' Guide to Shooting from the Heart Shutter Sisters When a photograph captivates you and stirs your soul, you know it instinctively. You not only see the image, you feel it. But how do you capture shots like that with your own camera? How do you make your photographs

Night Photography by Lance KeimigFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $34.95 Night Photography Finding your way in the dark Lance Keimig Night photographers have one big thing in common: a true love of the dark. Rather than looking at night photography as an extension of daytime shooting with added complications, they embrace the unique challenges of nocturnal photography for the tr

Lensbaby by Corey HilzFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $29.95 Lensbaby Bending your perspective Corey Hilz select a series If you've ever wished you could learn about all of the creative possibilities the Lensbaby offers, this is the book for you! Seeing subjects with a new perspective is at the heart of the Lensbaby experience, and with the essential information foun

Photo Op by Kevin MeredithFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $29.95 Photo Op 52 Weekly Ideas for Creative Image-Making Kevin Meredith select a series Photo Op is a photo projects book with a difference. Featuring 52 inspirational ideas, backed up by jargon-free practical guidance, it is packed with cliche-busting images from some of the best, brightest, hottest photographer

Michael Freeman's Digital Photography Reference System by Michael FreemanFormat: Book - HardbackPrice: $89.95 Michael Freeman's Digital Photography Reference System The Complete Photographer's Library, in a Box Michael Freeman This is a perfect and unique gift for people with a DSLR or for yourself! By the time you buy all of the reference books you'll need to learn about digital photography, you'll end up spendi

The Underwater Photographer, Fourth Edition by MARTIN EDGEFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $39.95The only comprehensive guide to Underwater Photography

FACES: Photography and the Art of Portraiture by Steven Biver and Paul FuquaFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $29.95FACES show us how to match up a personality with lighting, posing, and composition. Portraiture is truly an art, and this book dives deep into the details so that you end up with a gorgeous portrait that both you and your subject love.

Digital Restoration from Start to Finish, Second Edition by CteinFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $39.95 Digital Restoration from Start to Finish, Second Edition How to repair old and damaged photographs 2 Ctein This thorough compendium of digital photo-restoration techniques, by PT contributing editor Ctein, explains almost anything you could need to know about repairing aged or damaged photographs using a scann

Digital Landscape Photography: In the Footsteps of Ansel Adams and the Masters by Michael FryeFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $24.95The very first book relating Ansel Adams techniques to the age of digital photography

Creative DSLR Photography by Chris Weston and Chris CoeFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $39.95 Creative DSLR Photography The ultimate creative workflow guide Chris Weston Chris Coe select a series "Those who take their digital photography seriously will find the book an invaluable guide." Steve Bavister, photographer Amongst the wealth of books aimed at helping you to understand and use your camera

Photography in 100 Words by David ClarkFormat: Book - HardbackPrice: $29.95 Photography in 100 Words Exploring the Art of Photography with Fifty of its Greatest Masters David Clark select a series The question 'What is photography?' is not an easy one to answer. Many thousands of words have been written in an effort to do so, in academic journals and in books by cultural commentato

Macro Photography by Adrian DaviesFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $29.95 Close-Up and Macro Photography Adrian Davies select a series "In Close-up and Macro Photography the author has written and produced the most up-to-date and comprehensive book currently available on the subject. The book is very well written, easy to read and understand and well illustrated with graphs, charts a

Pet Photography 101 by Andrew DarlowFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $14.95 Pet Photography 101 Tips for taking better photos of your dog or cat Andrew Darlow select a series ".With the aid of this handy guide, photographers of all skill levels can produce heartwarming shots that are certain to delight any pet parent. Andrew Darlow offers advice on composition, lighting, setting up fun

The Naked and the Lens by Louis BenjaminFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $34.95 The Naked and the Lens A Guide to Nude Photography Louis Benjamin select a series "Finding a worthwhile text on the subject of photographing nudes can be as daunting and, ultimately, disappointing as finding a good cup of coffee in an unfamiliar locale. Focal Press has produced a book that can save photographer

The Art of Printing Photos on Your Epson Printer by Michael Freeman and John BeardsworthFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $29.95 The Art of Printing Photos on Your Epson Printer Michael Freeman John Beardsworth select a series Are you a photographer looking to either print and sell your photographs, or print your photos for your own creative expression? The Art of Printing Photos on Your Epson Printer is a comprehensive guide to th

Digital Landscape Photography by John and Barbara GerlachFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $24.95 Digital Landscape Photography John and Barbara Gerlach select a series Photographing landscape with a film camera is different than with a digital camera. There are several books on the market that cover landscape photography but few of them are specifically for the digital photographer. This book is what y

Practical HDR by David NightingaleFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $24.95 Practical HDR A complete guide to creating High Dynamic Range images with your Digital SLR David Nightingale select a series HDR is both a technical solution to the limitations of digital camera sensors, and a creative tool that can give any image much more impact - but it is not without its pitfalls, and i

The Photographer's Eye Field Guide by Michael FreemanFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $15.95Handy pocket guide to travelling with a DSLR camera, for photographers on the move everywhere

Michael Freeman's Perfect Exposure by Michael FreemanFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $29.95Written by the celebrated author of the bestselling book: The Photographer's Eye

Black and White in Photoshop CS4 and Lightroom by Leslie Alsheimer and Bryan O'Neil HughesFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $39.95The essential, inspiring resource for all digital photographers shooting in monochrome.

Photographic Possibilities, Third Edition

Photographic Possibilities, 3e by Robert HirschFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $39.95A cohesive and broad collection of diverse photographic processes'explore any technique in depth.

Basic Photographic Materials and Processes, Third Edition

Basic Photographic Materials and Processes, 3e by Nanette L. SalvaggioFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $72.95The classic, essential guide to the science of photography fully updated with all new digital material.

Pinhole Photography, 4e by Eric RennerFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $44.95 Pinhole Photography, Fourth Edition From Historic Technique to Digital Application 4 Eric Renner select a series A respected guide for creatives, artists and photographers alike, Pinhole Photography is packed with all the information you need to understand and get underway with this wonderfully quirky, crea

The Darkroom Cookbook, 3e by Steve AnchellFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $39.95The classic guide full of hard-to-find, essential information for darkroom enthusiasts.

The Hasselblad Manual, 7e by Ernst WildiFormat: Book - HardbackPrice: $59.95Unique, one-of a kind guide written by an award winning author and Hasselblad insider!

Nature Photography: Insider Secrets from the World’s Top Digital Photography Professionals by Chris WestonFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $29.95Learn thesecrets of the world's top nature photographers and experience the thrill of more instinctive, confident shooting!

Studio Photography: Essential Skills, 4ed by John ChildFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $29.95 Studio Photography: Essential Skills, Fourth Edition 4 John Child Photography Essential Skills Series Studio photography is a common career path for aspiring photographers and students but the professional and commercial nature of the field makes it a challenging area to break into. Whilst other introducto

Food Styling for Photographers by Linda Bellingham and Jean Ann BybeeFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $39.95The number of entry level pro photographers is growing and this book fills the void of information on food styling.

Microstock Photography by Douglas FreerFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $24.95One-stop guide to making money from microstocks, the world's fastest growing imaging phenomenon.

Photojournalism 6ed by Kenneth KobreFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $57.95 Photojournalism, Sixth Edition The Professionals' Approach 6 Kenneth Kobre select a series "Kobr�'s text got me off the ground. No kidding. Since then, I have bought every edition and handed the last copy off to somebody who could really use it." - Jim MacMillan , Philadelphia Daily News, Associated Press 2005

The Elements of Photography by Angela Faris BeltFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $39.95Fully understand the tools available as you develop your visual concept in order to succesfully reach your vision.

Black and White in Photoshop CS3 and Photoshop Lightroom

Black and White Photography in Photoshop CS3 and Photoshop Lightroom by Leslie AlsheimerFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $34.95The ultimate guide to how to get the most from the new black and white conversion tools in Photoshop and Photoshop Lightroom!

The Complete Guide to Professional Wedding Photography by Damien LovegroveFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $34.95World class wedding photographer shares his simple yet powerful recipe for creating a strong style and a profitable business

Digital Nature Photography by John and Barbara GerlachFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $24.95John and Barbara Gerlach finally write the book that their workshop students have been asking for!

The Photographer's Eye by Michael FreemanFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $29.95 The Photographer's Eye Composition and Design for Better Digital Photos Michael Freeman select a series "Beautifully presented with genrous and helpful color illustrations, this book is a very affordable addition to the library of the serious photographer." -Candian Camera (Feb. 08) Design is the single mos

Panoramic Photography by Arnaud FrichFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $29.95 Panoramic Photography From Composition and Exposure to Final Exhibition Arnaud Frich select a series *There is a revolutin underway in panoramic photography, with new and radically better techniques yielding new possibilities and a growing number of enthusiasts. Canadian Camera 2007 It has never been easier

New Dimensions in Photo Processes, Fourth Edition by Laura BlacklowFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $49.95"An ideal book for someone keen to experiment with old techniques." Professional Photographer magazine

Digital Negatives: Using Photoshop to Create Digital Negatives for Silver and Alternative Process Printing by Brad Hinkel and Ron ReederFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $40.95 Digital Negatives: Using Photoshop to Create Digital Negatives for Silver and Alternative Process Printing Brad Hinkel Ron Reeder Digital Negatives: Using Photoshop to Create Digital Negatives for Silver and Alternative Process Printing bridges the world of traditional photographic printing with digital t

Plastic Cameras by Michelle BatesFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $29.95Toying with Creativity takes photographers on a tour of the fun, creative world of toy cameras and low-tech photography. THE resource for toy camera enthusiasts worldwide!

The Practical Zone System, Fourth Edition by Chris JohnsonFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $29.95 The Practical Zone System, Fourth Edition For Film and Digital Photography 4 Chris Johnson Praise for previous editions: "The Practical Zone System is one of the easier books to understand on the zone system for better black-and-white photographs... Its takes the complex issues of the zone system and removes t

Travel and Photography by Lou JonesFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $29.95Herein you will find examples that will reveal the secrets, debunk the myths, and explore the romance of travelling with a camera.

Color Management for Photographers by Andrew RodneyFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $44.95 Color Management for Photographers Hands on Techniques for Photoshop Users Andrew Rodney "Colour management is a difficult subject to explain, and even harder to implement, but this book is one of the best I've seen on the subject...if you're determined to operate a fully managed workflow, this tome is essentia

Platinum and Palladium Printing, Second Edition by Dick ArentzFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $54.95 Platinum and Palladium Printing, Second Edition 2 Dick Arentz "If you are seriously interested in the process or have tried it but want to improve, this is the book for you." Amateur Photographer Platinum and palladium printing is one of the easiest of the non-silver processes to learn. This guide offers a

Copper Plate Photogravure by David Morrish and Marlene MacCallumFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $57.95 Copper Plate Photogravure Demystifying the Process David Morrish Marlene MacCallum Copper Plate Photogravure describes in comprehensive detail the technique of traditional copper plate photogravure as would be practiced by visual artists using normally available facilities and materials. Attention is paid

Digital Camera Techniques by Jon TarrantFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $41.95 Digital Camera Techniques Jon Tarrant "Digital Camera Techniques lives up to Focal Press's solid reputation of quality photography books." www.photocrack.com "Tarrant digs into pure digital photography which happens inside the camera. This approach makes a lot of sense, because it reveals the real possibiliti

Picture Composition, Second Edition by PETER WARDFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $53.95 Picture Composition, Second Edition 2 PETER WARD "In 248 pages, Peter has distilled his experience and observations into a well-written and extremely useful book. An industry standard." Zerb Magazine Reviews of the previous edition: "This book covers one aspect of the daily life of a camera operator and it d

Applied Photographic Optics, Third Edition by Sidney RayFormat: Book - HardbackPrice: $223 Applied Photographic Optics, Third Edition 3 Sidney Ray Reviews of the first edition: 'Thorough, comprehensive, and well organised, this book deserves a place in any technical university or large public library. Highly recommended.' American Library Association ..... 'For any establishment involved with ph

Primitive Photography by Alan GreeneFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $45.95 Primitive Photography A Guide to Making Cameras, Lenses, and Calotypes Alan Greene "for those who want a break from today's high-tech photography by returning to the most basic methods of photography using inexpensive materials and methods." - Photo District News Primitive Photography considers the hand-mad

Elements of Black and White Printing, Second Edition by Carson GravesFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $50.95 Elements of Black and White Printing, Second Edition 2 Carson Graves this book fills a gap between beginning and advanced photo texts. It is more specific in creating prints using specific chemistry & toners. Display & preservation are also needed topics. The appendix is very helpful and should be ex

Post Exposure, Second Edition by CteinFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $52.95 Post Exposure, Second Edition Advanced Techniques for the Photographic Printer 2 Ctein Advance Praise for Post Exposure: "The short review is this: buy the book. It is not just another how-to-book, but is filled with theoretical backgrounds to a wide range of photographic questions; it will be an invaluable r

Scientific Photography and Applied Imaging by Sidney RayFormat: Book - HardbackPrice: $270 Scientific Photography and Applied Imaging Sidney Ray WINNER OF THE 2001 KRASZNA-KRAUSZ PHOTOGRAPHY BOOK AWARD (Technical Photography category) The only definitive book to fully encompass the use of photography and imaging as tools in science, technology and medicine. It describes in one single volume the

Beyond the Zone System, Fourth Edition by Phil DavisFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $55.95 Beyond the Zone System, Fourth Edition 4 Phil Davis "A really wonderful, easy to understand breakdown of the zone system for beginning photographers." -Ruth Adams, University of Kentucky This fourth edition of Beyond the Zone System makes the science of photographic sensitometry both accessible and useful

John Hedgecoe's New Introductory Photography Course by John HedgecoeFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $40.95 John Hedgecoe's New Introductory Photography Course John Hedgecoe select a series Excellent for Intro to Photography and Darkroom. Photos are excellent and inforce the author's comments. John Hedgecoe teaches the skills of a professional to the beginner, and inspires the self-confidence to take on any aspe

Darkroom Dynamics by JIM STONEFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice: $71.95 Darkroom Dynamics A Guide to Creative Darkroom Techniques JIM STONE This popular book presents creative darkroom techniques in a step-by-step format. It includes multiple printing, montage, toning, reticulation, infrared film, high contrast, combination coloring, dye transfer, liquid emulsions, Sabattier,

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