This dictionary is for everyone who enjoys modern photography, image manipulation, and digital imaging. It is the most comprehensive, up to date and authoritative dictionary of this subject, containing over 2100 entries.

Learn the basics of operating a camera and get practical tips for taking your photography to the next level. Suggested homework assignments can be completed after each lecture to help you put the principles of this course into practice.

The Fundamentals of Creative Photography offers a comprehensive introduction to the world of applied creative photography. It is concerned with photography in a professional context – images that are to be used in the fulfilment of a brief, rather than those created solely for self-expression. Creativity is important, but must be focused on meeting the client’s needs.The book explores the principles that underpin the discipline, guiding the reader though the practical considerations involved in executing the perfect shot. It includes guidance on acquiring and developing new skills, the practice of self-promotion and self-administration, and a discussion of the image workflow.

Provides a carefully devised guide to the practice of photography within a digital workflow to improve any photographer's digital images.

Boredom Busters: For digital camera and smartphone users, this fun, easy how-to guide teaches the essentials of taking great pictures from an experienced National Geographic photographer.

Good composition is at the heart of photography: it's a timeless principle that remains firm no matter how much the technology changes and develops. Taking a cue from classic art, this lushly illustrated guide introduces the basic rules of traditional composition. It covers all the fundamentals every photographer should know, from framing the image to color, balance, depth, lines of force, and symmetry. Both beginner and intermediate photographers will find it an invaluable resource to turn to again and again.

The Fundamentals of Photography offers an illustrated introduction to the key elements of film and digital photography. Each subject matter, or 'fundamental', uses detailed diagrammatic explanation, associated theories, and historical references to explain the underlying principles of photographic practice. Accompanied by examples from contemporary photographers and practitioners, The Fundamentals of Photography offers a unique insight into the working methods and techniques of professional photographers. Beautifully illustrated throughout, with contributions from exemplars of contemporary practice, this book is a must-have manual for the photography student. There are six different sections to this book including: Equipment and Getting Started, Composition, Lighting, Genre, Processing and Printing and finally, Breaking the Rules. Between them these sections will cover everything that you need to know about photography from the initial idea through to developing the final print. Book jacket.