This entertaining book from beloved National Geographic photographer and Photo Ark founder Joel Sartore shows aspiring photographers how to take great pictures, from framing and F-stops to editing and archiving. Whether you're using your phone or a DSLR camera, you'll learn the fundamentals of photography--and how to put them to work every day.
In a series of short lessons, Sartore explains the basics, from choosing a camera and gear to understanding focus, exposure, composition, and lighting. Using examples from his own work, he applies the basic rules of photography to family, pet, travel, nature, and street photos, and how to get a great shot with the camera on your smartphone.
Throughout the book you'll find pro tips, quick assignments, and the behind-the-camera stories of great photographs; helpful notes clarify how to use every piece of advice with your smartphone camera.
Fun and informative, this practical book will be your gateway to taking great pictures.
The Beginner's Photography Guide is an essential resource for anyone eager to unlock their potential as a photographer using just a digital camera or smartphone. This best-selling book provides a clear and accessible introduction to the art of photography, making complex concepts easy to grasp for beginners.
Starting with the basics, the book walks readers through choosing the right equipment, setting the correct exposure, adjusting focus, and using flash effectively. Its step-by-step tutorials are accompanied by helpful checklists and annotated images, breaking down key techniques in simple, practical terms. Whether you're learning about aperture, lenses, or editing, the book provides a solid foundation for mastering the features of your camera.
Each chapter offers hands-on projects designed to help readers practice and perfect their skills. The guide also shares innovative tips and ideas adopted by professionals, ensuring readers can elevate their photography from the start. From capturing stunning landscapes to beautifully composed portraits, the book teaches you how to apply a range of techniques to improve your photos.
This updated edition reflects the latest technological advancements and creative trends in digital photography, making it a valuable tool for those looking to stay current in the fast-evolving world of image-making. Whether you're a complete novice or looking to refine your skills, The Beginner's Photography Guide is the perfect companion to ensure your memorable moments are captured beautifully every time.
In Mastering Bird Photography: The Art, Craft, and Technique of Photographing Birds and Their Behavior, acclaimed bird photographer and author Marie Read shares techniques and stories behind her compelling images, offering fresh insights into making successful bird photographs, whether you're out in the field or in the comfort of your own backyard.
In this richly illustrated book, you'll learn how to be in the right place at the right time and how to obtain tack sharp portraits. Marie then teaches you to take your skills to the next level in order to capture action shots, illustrate birds in their habitats, and portray birds in evocative and artistic ways.
Building on basic technical topics such as camera choice, lens choice, and camera settings, Marie reveals how fieldcraft, compositional decisions, and knowledge of bird behavior contribute greatly to a successful bird photograph. Captions for the over 400 images contained in the book provide details on the equipment used, as well as camera settings. Throughout the book, bird behavior insights provide bird photographers of all skill levels a wealth of essential insider information that will help you produce images that stand out from the crowd.
The art of avian photography requires a unique synthesis of technical precision and biological insight, a challenge Marie Read addresses in her latest field-focused publication. As birds represent some of the most elusive and rapid subjects in the natural world, the window for a perfect exposure often lasts only a fraction of a second. This new guide functions as a specialized toolkit for enthusiasts who navigate the unpredictable environments of wetlands, forests, and coastal shorelines. By distilling decades of professional experience into a portable format, the work ensures that photographers maintain the correct configurations for shutter speed and focus tracking without needing to consult a heavy manual mid-shoot.
Success in this genre depends heavily on an intimate understanding of ethology—the study of animal behavior. Read emphasizes that the ability to anticipate a flight path or a hunting strike is just as critical as selecting the right lens. The text provides a framework for recognizing behavioral patterns, allowing the observer to remain unobtrusive while positioning themselves for the most dramatic lighting. From managing the complexities of depth of field with long telephoto glass to mastering the art of "panning" with a subject in motion, the guidance focuses on achieving tack-sharp clarity in every frame. It transforms the chaotic nature of birdwatching into a disciplined practice of visual storytelling.
Beyond the technical settings, the guide explores the aesthetic choices that elevate a documentary record into a work of art. Compositional strategies, such as the use of negative space and eye-level perspectives, help to create a sense of intimacy between the viewer and the feathered subject. Whether dealing with the harsh glare of a midday sun or the dappled light of a dense canopy, the specialized checklists provide immediate solutions for typical outdoor scenarios. By bridging the gap between basic equipment knowledge and advanced fieldcraft, this resource empowers photographers to capture the fleeting beauty of the wild with newfound confidence and artistic intent.
BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY is a comprehensive instructional book that covers every element of photography. Henry Horenstein's books have been widely used at leading universities, including Parsons School of Design, Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and MIT as well as in continuing education programs. Horenstein is a professor at the Rhode Island School of Design.
If you can press a button, you can take great pictures. It’s as simple as that. In BetterPhoto Basics, Jim Miotke, founder of the popular online photography school BetterPhoto.com, shares tips and tricks to improve your photos right away, no matter what camera you’re using. Too busy to read a book? No problem—flip to any page for an instant tip to use right away! Learn to compose knockout shots, make the most of indoor and outdoor light, and photograph twenty popular subjects, from sunsets and flowers to a family portrait. Those who want to go further get tips on controlling exposure and the secrets behind ten advanced creative techniques. And everyone will appreciate Jim’s breakdown of easy fixes to make in Photoshop. No matter what your level of experience, you’ll be amazed how easy it is to start taking photos like the pros.
BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY is a comprehensive instructional book that covers every element of photography. Henry Horenstein's books have been widely used at leading universities, including Parsons School of Design, Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and MIT as well as in continuing education programs. Horenstein is a professor at the Rhode Island School of Design. BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY is a real bargain among photographic how-to
The first twelve months of your child’s life are full of precious, fleeting moments, from sleepy newborn yawns to first smiles and wobbly first steps. Why entrust your memories to hastily taken snapshots—or worse yet, none at all? Let professional photographer (and mom) Me Ra Koh help you capture the moments with 40 beautiful “photo recipes” anyone can do, with any camera. Telling your baby’s story in pictures has never been easier!
For some travelers, a hotel is simply a place to stay. For LEONE, it is an experience shaped by atmosphere, people, and a sense of belonging. His third book, *A Place We Like*, grew out of a years-long search for that elusive feeling. Published as the inaugural title under the Leisure imprint of C41 Magazine, the project serves as both a visual guide to some of Europe’s most remarkable hotels and a personal reflection on the meaning of hospitality.
Discover Crossing, Kaplan’s powerful documentary photography project capturing Roxham Road, the irregular Canada-US border crossing used by refugees from 2018 to 2023.
Spurred by Trump-era immigration policies, this tiny site between New York and Quebec became a safe, highly unusual microcosm of global migration. Over four years, Kaplan photographed the entire ecosystem—from local cab drivers and border police to the asylum-seekers themselves. Moving past traditional media tropes of victimhood, these photographs challenge stereotypes to highlight the immense courage and resilience required to step into an unknown future before the site's closure in 2023.
I have spent years looking at Lee Friedlander’s America. It has always been a country of sharp angles, cluttered street corners, and shadows that seem to swallow the photographer whole. So when I picked up his latest monograph, Life Still, I expected the familiar noise of his world. Instead, I found something stranger: a 91-year-old master holding his breath.
Part of a bigger journey of liberation through self-exploration, this new photobook by Jo Ann Chaus is above all a collection of self-portraits, complemented by landscapes, still lifes and domestic interiors observed and inhabited by the photographer-cum-model
Blending photography and poetry, Burnt Eyes explores nostalgia, memory, and identity, offering a profound reflection on the complexities of belonging and the stories that shape us.
Seasons of Time by Nathalie Rubens is an intimate and fearless photobook exploring the emotional distance and deep connection between mother and daughter, while confronting the beauty, vulnerability, and physical reality of a woman’s aging body with rare honesty.
1804 continues Rich-Joseph Facun’s exploration of life in the Appalachian foothills of Southeast Ohio, this time turning his lens toward the local university and its complex, symbiotic relationship with the surrounding community.
GOST Books presents Robin Bernstein’s debut photobook MAPALAKATA, a compelling visual investigation into landscape, memory, and the layered histories of Southern Africa. The project offers a nuanced reflection on how geography is not only inhabited, but continually rewritten through movement, extraction, and shifting narratives of belonging.
