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LANGFORD'S STARTING PHOTOGRAPHY
Langford's Starting Photography
The guide to creating great images
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Sixth Edition

By
Philip Andrews, A professional photographer with over 25 years of experience, he is the author of more than 40 photographic books, editor of Better Photoshop Techniques magazine, and proud Adobe Ambassador for the company s digital imaging products.
Michael Langford, Renowned author, teacher, and practitioner who inspired thousands and taught many more as Photography Course Director at the Royal College of Art, London, UK

Description
'The' Focal Press introductory photography book, this authoritative classic by leading photography writer and lecturer Michael Langford has been refreshed and revised by best-selling photography author Philip Andrews for today's photographers. Strongly focused on digital, but with key references to traditional photography where relevant, to offer a full grounding in the topic, Langford's Starting Photography is an ideal technical introduction. All the core basics are included, from how to select and compose a good picture to how different cameras operate and how to decipher their controls. Different subjects are explored, with advice on how to tackle people, places, animals, landscapes and close-ups, and valuable guidance on presenting and assessing finished work. This established, detailed beginner's guide is the perfect choice if you?re looking to develop your knowledge and skills, and take your photography to the next level.

Audience
Beginner photographers and eager amateurs; students on introductory/vocational photography courses; camera club members.

Contents
Picture Making; Cameras, Sensors and Film, Creative use of Camera Controls; Tackling Different Photographic Subjects; Controlling Light; Photographic Workflow; Digital Processing and Printing; Black and White Film Processing and Printing; Experimental and constructed images; Presenting and Assessing Your Work; Troubleshooting; Appendices. Glossary.

Bibliographic details
Paperback, 352 pages, publication date: OCT-2008
ISBN-13: 978-0-240-52110-7
Imprint: FOCAL PRESS

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