Photography

History. Art. Technique

Author Tom Ang
Hardcover
$30.00 US
On sale Sep 10, 2019 | 336 Pages | 9781465481832

Learn how to take photos like the greats! Transform an interest in photography into an exciting hobby or possible professional endeavor with this fantastic photography book

The pages of this photography guide book take you on a journey through the development of photography. Explore its history, how it became an art form and how to apply its techniques to your own photos to create stunning photographic works!
 
Photography: History. Art. Technique. is the perfect photographic coffee table book for budding photographers who are fascinated by the history of photography and want to learn how to improve their skills. You’ll discover:

   • All the basics of photography and tips for using a smartphone to create stunning photos.
   • An in-depth introduction to the history of photography.
   • A new, larger format that makes the content clearer and more accessible.

The development of photography is possibly one of the most extraordinary feats of modern technology. Photography: History. Art. Technique. captures the most awe-inspiring photos and people that have pushed the boundaries of this medium, and the genres they’ve experimented with like landscapes, portraits, wildlife and art photography.

The second half of this photography book delves into using the technical aspects of your camera like aperture, contrast, light, accessories and digital editing. Author Tom Ang further includes masterclasses that cover the key features of each photographic style, the photographers that influence them and how to apply these techniques in your own photography!
Tom Ang is an award-winning photographer and a leading authority on digital photography. His books include Dictionary of Photography and Digital Imaging, Digital Photographer’s Handbook, Photoshop CS for Photography, and How to Photograph Absolutely Everything. His work has been exhibited internationally, and for twelve years he was Senior Lecturer in Photographic Practice at the University of Westminster, London. He was the presenter for two six-part BBC programs on digital photography. View titles by Tom Ang

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Learn how to take photos like the greats! Transform an interest in photography into an exciting hobby or possible professional endeavor with this fantastic photography book

The pages of this photography guide book take you on a journey through the development of photography. Explore its history, how it became an art form and how to apply its techniques to your own photos to create stunning photographic works!
 
Photography: History. Art. Technique. is the perfect photographic coffee table book for budding photographers who are fascinated by the history of photography and want to learn how to improve their skills. You’ll discover:

   • All the basics of photography and tips for using a smartphone to create stunning photos.
   • An in-depth introduction to the history of photography.
   • A new, larger format that makes the content clearer and more accessible.

The development of photography is possibly one of the most extraordinary feats of modern technology. Photography: History. Art. Technique. captures the most awe-inspiring photos and people that have pushed the boundaries of this medium, and the genres they’ve experimented with like landscapes, portraits, wildlife and art photography.

The second half of this photography book delves into using the technical aspects of your camera like aperture, contrast, light, accessories and digital editing. Author Tom Ang further includes masterclasses that cover the key features of each photographic style, the photographers that influence them and how to apply these techniques in your own photography!

Author

Tom Ang is an award-winning photographer and a leading authority on digital photography. His books include Dictionary of Photography and Digital Imaging, Digital Photographer’s Handbook, Photoshop CS for Photography, and How to Photograph Absolutely Everything. His work has been exhibited internationally, and for twelve years he was Senior Lecturer in Photographic Practice at the University of Westminster, London. He was the presenter for two six-part BBC programs on digital photography. View titles by Tom Ang

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