• The Photographer's Guide to Posing: Techniques to Flatter Everyone

    When photographing people, you can have a great composition, perfect light, and the right camera settings, but if your subject doesn’t look right―if the pose is off―the shot will not be a keeper. Posing is truly a crucial skill that photographers need to have in order to create great photographs. If you’re looking to improve your ability to pose your subjects―whether they’re men, women, couples, or groups―best-selling author and photographer Lindsay Adler’s The Photographer’s Guide to Posing: Techniques to Flatter Everyone is the perfect resource for you.In the first half of ... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1681981947
    • ASIN: 1681981947
    • ISBN: 1681981947
    • Brand: Rocky Nook
    • Manufacturer: Rocky Nook

  • Body and Soul: Lucrative and Life-Changing Boudoir Photography

    Body and Soul presents a unique and emotionally intelligent approach to building a sustainable boudoir photography business. The higher-level strategies within these pages will enable photographers to move beyond the task of simply making pretty pictures to greater goals, such as understanding the emotional journey of the boudoir process, building meaningful, long-term relationships with clients, and creating a referral engine to sustain your business. Susan Eckert combines her professional experience as an internationally published photographer with her advanced degree in Psychology to decons... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1138856991
    • ASIN: 1138856991
    • ISBN: 1138856991
    • Brand: imusti
    • Manufacturer: Routledge

  • Masterclass: Professional Studio Photography (Masterclass (Rocky Nook))

    This book provides a comprehensive workshop on studio photography aimed at aspiring professionals. Richly illustrated, it covers an array of photographic subjects including still life, industry, technology, food, jewelry, portraiture, and more.The first part of the book focuses on concepts of studio planning, lighting, perspective, and camera and lens choices. The workshops that follow include 50 full-page photographic masterpieces, each with a detailed description of how the image was created. Author Dennis Savini walks the reader through all of the steps that led to each of his magnificent s... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1937538079
    • ASIN: 1937538079
    • ISBN: 1937538079
    • Brand: Brand: Rocky Nook
    • Manufacturer: Rocky Nook

  • Makers: A History of American Studio Craft

    Here is the first comprehensive survey of modern craft in the United States. Makers follows the development of studio craft--objects in fiber, clay, glass, wood, and metal--from its roots in nineteenth-century reform movements to the rich diversity of expression at the end of the twentieth century. More than four hundred illustrations complement this chronological exploration of the American craft tradition. Keeping as their main focus the objects and the makers, Janet Koplos and Bruce Metcalf offer a detailed analysis of seminal works and discussions of education, institutional support, and t... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0807834130
    • ASIN: 0807834130
    • ISBN: 9780807834138
    • Brand: Brand: The University of North Carolina Press
    • Manufacturer: The University of North Carolina Press

  • Extreme Close-Up Photography and Focus Stacking

    A guide to achieving superb close-up images and going beyond macro and into the realms of the micro-worldThis practical book explains what is meant by macro photography and how to get even closer to your subject: not just a close-up of a butterfly, but details of the eye and wing scales. These techniques, suited to any budget, look at ways to photograph virtually any creature, whether terrestrial, marine, or from freshwater. All the key elements to achieve extreme close-ups are built in a clear way, for both outdoor and studio use, and special attention is given to focus stacking, with both s... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1847977197
    • ASIN: 1847977197
    • ISBN: 1847977197
    • Brand: imusti
    • Manufacturer: Crowood Press

  • Plate to Pixel: Digital Food Photography & Styling

    Tips and techniques for making food look good—before it tastes good!Food photography is on the rise, with the millions of food bloggers around the word as well as foodies who document their meals or small business owners who are interested in cutting costs by styling and photographing their own menu items, and this book should serve as your first course in food photography. Discover how the food stylist exercises unique techniques to make the food look attractive in the finished product. You’ll get a taste of the visual know-how that is required to translate the perceptions of taste, aroma... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0470932139
    • UPC: 884306970072
    • ASIN: 0470932139
    • ISBN: 0470932139
    • Manufacturer: Wiley

  • Pelican 1510 Case With Padded Dividers (Black)

    Waterproof crush-proof and dust-proof FAA maximum carry-on size Convoluted lid foam Retractable extension handle Strong polyurethane wheels with stainless steel bearings Easy open double throw latches Open cell core with solid wall design - strong lightweight-Ring seal Automatic pressure equalization valve Stainless steel hardware and padlock protectors Comfortable rubber over-molded handle Lifetime guarantee of excellence Interior: 19 3/4" W x 11" H x 7 5/8" D BODY: Polypropylene LATCH: ABS O-RING: Polymer PINS: Stainless Steel FOAM: 1.3 lb Polyurethane

    • ASIN: B0019CSVMW
    • UPC: 019428152598
    • ASIN: B0019CSVMW
    • Brand: Pelican
    • Size: DELUX CARRYON CS/DIVDR
    • Manufacturer: Pelican

  • Expressive Nature Photography: Design, Composition, and Color in Outdoor Imagery

    Photographer and teacher Brenda Tharp marries photography craft with artistic vision to help intermediate photographers translate what they see into a personal impression of a subject in nature. Using single images, along with before-and-after and with-or-without examples, Expressive Nature Photography teaches how to make exposures that are creative, not necessarily correct. Inspiring photographers to get out early and stay out late, this book explains how to use light, an essential element of outdoor photography. Readers will learn how to “see in the dark,” use filters to create very l... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1580934676
    • ASIN: 1580934676
    • ISBN: 1580934676
    • Brand: Monacelli Studio
    • Manufacturer: Monacelli Studio

  • The Digital Photography Book, Part 5: Photo Recipes

    Scott Kelby, author of the top-selling digital photography book of all time, is back with an entirely new book in his popular series that picks up right where part 4 left off. It’s more of that “Ah ha—so that’s how they do it,” straight-to-the-point, skip-the-technojargon stuff you can really use today that made part 1 so successful. In parts 1 through 4 of this series, the most popular chapter in the book has always been the last chapter: “Photo Recipes to Help You Get ‘The Shot’.” In each of those chapters, Scott shows a final image and then describes how to get t... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0133856887
    • UPC: 884873284725
    • ASIN: 0133856887
    • ISBN: 0133856887
    • Manufacturer: Peachpit Press

  • The Ultimate Photography Textbook

    The Ultimate Photography Textbook was written by me as a work of love. With 290 pages, and with 144 pages containing images, the book is targeted as a textbook that can take a new photographer all the way to semi-professional level. Beginner or Pro, there is something in this book for all levels of photographers. Below is a partial list of words and phrases that will be discussed in detail in the book. If you have ever heard of any of these words and wondered what they mean, then this is the book for you: Aperture, F/stop, Depth of Field, Hyperfocal Distance, Crop Frame Sensor, Full Frame Sens... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1980957614
    • ASIN: 1980957614
    • ISBN: 1980957614
    • Manufacturer: Independently published

  • The Creative Fight: Create Your Best Work and Live the Life You Imagine

    Creativity is not a gift for a select few, but an ongoing process of growth and self-realization available to anyone who puts in the effort to pursue the spark. In this book, Chris Orwig offers a unique perspective on the creative process, showing you how to find meaning in your work, be inspired, and discover the life for which you were designed. With thoughtful and engaging chapters such as “Keep the Edges Wild,” “Einstein’s Game of Connect the Dots,” and “Grit and Glory,” Chris presents each concept through personal examples—his own and others’—showing how to live a mor... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0134078489
    • ASIN: 0134078489
    • ISBN: 0134078489
    • Manufacturer: Peachpit Press

  • Neewer Triangle Wall Mounting Boom Arm for Photography Studio Video Strobe Lights Monolights Softboxes Umbrellas Reflectors,180 Degree Flexible Rotation,Max Length 51.1 inches/130 centimeters (Black)

    NOTE: This boom arm must be fixed on a solid wall and the monolight in the picture is NOT included. Description: This wall mounting boom arm is perfect for supporting photographic equipment like studio video strobe lights, monolights, softboxes, umbrellas and reflectors. It can be fixed on a solid wall, and its length is adjustable extending up to 51.1 inches/130 centimeters. The boom arm can be rotated up to 180 degrees, so you can adjust its angle and height synchronously. Comes with 4 pieces expansion screws helping mount the boom arm on the wall much solidly. Specifications: Max Length: 51... [Read More]

    • ASIN: B07B916KNQ
    • UPC: 191073035249
    • ASIN: B07B916KNQ
    • Brand: Neewer
    • Size: 130cm
    • Manufacturer: Neewer

  • Seven Days in the Art World

    "An indelible portrait of a peculiar society." ―VogueSarah Thornton's vivid ethnography―an international hit, now available in twenty translations―reveals the inner workings of the sophisticated subcultures that make up the contemporary art world. In a series of day-in-the-life narratives set in New York, Los Angeles, London, Basel, Venice, and Tokyo, Seven Days in the Art World explores the dynamics of creativity, taste, status, money, and the search for meaning in life. 8 illustrations

    • ASIN: 039333712X
    • ASIN: 039333712X
    • ISBN: 039333712X
    • Brand: Thornton, Sarah
    • Manufacturer: W. W. Norton & Company

  • The Art of Boudoir Photography: How to Create Stunning Photographs of Women

    "Cultivating sex appeal and looking great naked is not about crash dieting or Photoshop, but rather is about a woman’s attitude, confidence, playful personality, and feeling good in her own skin.”  –Christa Meola, boudoir photographer In this greatly anticipated book The Art of Boudoir Photography: How to Create Stunning Photographs of Women, pro photographer Christa Meola goes beyond photography instruction to include detailed information on how to help women look and feel beautiful by cultivating their sex appeal. This beautifully illustrated guide will not only enhance your un... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0321862708
    • ASIN: 0321862708
    • ISBN: 0321862708
    • Manufacturer: New Riders

  • David Busch's Compact Field Guide for the Nikon D800/D800E (David Busch's Digital Photography Guides)

    This compact, camera-bag-friendly field guide was specially created to help you make the most of your Nikon D800/D800E digital SLR. DAVID BUSCH'S COMPACT FIELD GUIDE FOR THE NIKON D800/D800E gives you the tools and techniques you'll need to achieve beautiful results when shooting on the go with this powerful and popular camera. In seven information-packed chapters, filled with helpful checklists, tables, and charts, David Busch, the #1-selling author of dSLR camera guides, distills the fundamentals of working with the Nikon D800/D800E, walks you through the camera's features and functions, and... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1285424816
    • ASIN: 1285424816
    • ISBN: 1285424816
    • Manufacturer: Cengage Learning PTR

  • GreenDecor Polyster 7x5ft ROMANCE In SNOW Romantic Photo Studio Ice Cold Winter Photography Backdrop Background Studio Prop Best For Children,Newborn,Baby,Video and Television

    Material: High Quality Polyster . Size: 5x7ft(2.2 x 1.5m). Backdrop only!Manchine Washable.No wrinkle.Backdrop with Top Pole Pocket.Light Weight,It can be Folded and Easy to carry.Ideal for wedding, party, newborn, children, and product photography, as well

    • UPC: 951370956

  • HelloDecor Polyster 7x5ft Happy Mother's Day Backdrop Best Mom Ever Sweet Bokeh Shining Hearts Blurry Rustic Wood Floor Photography Background Kids Family Photo Studio Props

    Made of Polyster Fabric ,size: 5 x 7feet(220x150cm).Manchine Wash,No Crease.Backdrop only!Backdrop with Top Pole Pocket.Computer-printed ,color fidelity, not easy fade, artistic effect stereo sense of strong.Light weight, easy to fold,store and carry, can be used

    • UPC: 258549020

  • GreenDecor Polyster 7x5ft Photography Backgrounds, Merry Christmas Backdrops, Photo Studio Props Best for Christmas Decoration or Children, Newborn, Baby

    Material: High Quality Polyster . Size: 5x7ft(2.2 x 1.5m). Backdrop only!Manchine Washable.No wrinkle.Backdrop with Top Pole Pocket.Light Weight,It can be Folded and Easy to carry.Ideal for wedding, party, newborn, children, and product photography, as well

    • UPC: 409544576

  • HelloDecor Polyster White Wooden Theme Studio Photo Photography Background Studio Backdrop Props best for Baby, Children, Kids, Newborn Photo 5x7ft

    Made of Polyster Fabric ,size: 5 x 7feet(220x150cm).Manchine Wash,No Crease.Backdrop only!Backdrop with Top Pole Pocket.Computer-printed ,color fidelity, not easy fade, artistic effect stereo sense of strong.Light weight, easy to fold,store and carry, can be used

    • UPC: 588673891
    • Rating: 1.0

  • GreenDecor Polyster 7x5ft Pink Romantic Path Cherry Blossom Photo Studio Photography Backdrop Background Studio Prop Best For Children,Newborn,Baby,Wedding

    Material: High Quality Polyster . Size: 5x7ft(2.2 x 1.5m). Backdrop only!Manchine Washable.No wrinkle.Backdrop with Top Pole Pocket.Light Weight,It can be Folded and Easy to carry.Ideal for wedding, party, newborn, children, and product photography, as well

    • UPC: 375685233

  • GreenDecor Polyster 7x5ft Photography Backgrounds, Merry Christmas Theme Backdrops, Photo Studio Props Best for Christmas Decoration, Children, Newborn, Baby

    Material: High Quality Polyster . Size: 5x7ft(2.2 x 1.5m). Backdrop only!Manchine Washable.No wrinkle.Backdrop with Top Pole Pocket.Light Weight,It can be Folded and Easy to carry.Ideal for wedding, party, newborn, children, and product photography, as well

    • UPC: 166999669

  • GreenDecor Polyster 5x7ft Blue Wooden Fan-shaped Door Stone Floor Photo Photography Background Studio Backdrop Props BEST for Personal Photo, Wall Decor, Baby, Kids Photo

    Material: High Quality Polyster . Size: 5x7ft(2.2 x 1.5m). Backdrop only!Manchine Washable.No wrinkle.Backdrop with Top Pole Pocket.Light Weight,It can be Folded and Easy to carry.Ideal for wedding, party, newborn, children, and product photography, as well

    • UPC: 272412568

  • GreenDecor Polyster 7x5ft Photography Backgrounds, Merry Christmas Theme Backdrops, Photo Studio Props Best for Christmas Decoration, Children, Newborn, Baby

    Material: High Quality Polyster . Size: 5x7ft(2.2 x 1.5m). Backdrop only!Manchine Washable.No wrinkle.Backdrop with Top Pole Pocket.Light Weight,It can be Folded and Easy to carry.Ideal for wedding, party, newborn, children, and product photography, as well

    • UPC: 173353731

  • GreenDecor Polyster 7x5ft Merry Christmas Theme Backdrops, Photography Background Photo Studio Photograph Props Best for Christmas Decoration or Children, Newborn, Baby

    Material: High Quality Polyster . Size: 5x7ft(2.2 x 1.5m). Backdrop only!Manchine Washable.No wrinkle.Backdrop with Top Pole Pocket.Light Weight,It can be Folded and Easy to carry.Ideal for wedding, party, newborn, children, and product photography, as well

    • UPC: 905354502

  • GreenDecor Polyster 7x5ft Merry Christmas Theme Backdrops, Photo Studio Photography Background Photograph Prop Best for Children, Newborn, Baby Christmas Decoration

    Material: High Quality Polyster . Size: 5x7ft(2.2 x 1.5m). Backdrop only!Manchine Washable.No wrinkle.Backdrop with Top Pole Pocket.Light Weight,It can be Folded and Easy to carry.Ideal for wedding, party, newborn, children, and product photography, as well

    • UPC: 424788145

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