Photography: A Practical Guide

It is now almost two centuries since a method was discovered of recording life-like images by exposing crystal images to light. The process became known as photography, and it revolutionized the art of depicting the world around us. Since then, while materials and equipment have changed beyond recognition, the basic photographic process has remained almost unchanged. It has taken nearly two hundred years for something altogether new to come along, in the form of digital photography. However, as this book shows, digital photography should be viewed not as a straightforward replacement of traditional methods, but as an exciting alternative. This single volume offers the reader the chance to learn about both aspects of their hobby, and to take full advantage of the rewards that both mediums have to offer the photographer today. Photography is a fully comprehensive and accessible guide to both traditional and digital photography techniques, offering the reader a superb overview of the knowledge required to produce fantastic photographs. The book provides practical advice and inspiration for both the novice and the experienced photographer, with advice on equipment and accessories, getting to grips with the basics such as composition and lighting, creative techniques for a variety of situations, and developing your own pictures or manipulating and editing digital photographs for maximum impact. Whether you are a confirmed traditionalist, a film-user thinking about buying a digital camera, an established digital convert, or just wondering where to start, Photography will set you on the right path, and will prove a superb companion as you develop your know-how and level of expertise.McWhinnie, Ailsa is the author of 'Photography: A Practical Guide' with ISBN 9780681154841 and ISBN 0681154845.