Michael Freemanour top digital photography author and a worldwide namepresents the most comprehensive book yet on black-and-white digital photography. Oversized, beautifully illustrated, and far-reaching in scope, this guide is destined to be a standard reference for years to come. Freeman covers all aspects of black-and-white digital photography: its fine art tradition as well as its techniques. Learn how to see and expose in black and white, digitally convert color to monochrome, and develop a black-and-white digital workflow. Explore creative choices and how to interpret various subjects most skillfully in monochrome. Finally, get an expert s advice on printing and displaying black-and-white photographs to best effect. "

Unlock the full potential of each and every image with reliable post-production techniques that will become a fundamental part of your photography. Using easily followed, step-by-step instructions, Michael Freeman demystifies the complexities of today's high-powered editing programs to provide you with effective digital workflows tailored to your particular photographic style, and using whichever editing programs you are most comfortable with. Begin by exploring the fundamental aspects of image optimisation, from fixing exposure and making colour adjustments, to sharpening and noise reduction - essential steps that elevate simple snapshots to stunning images. Then move on to explore the advanced possibilities of black-and-white conversion, panoramic stitching, HDR imaging, and more. Learn to recognise the right tools for the job, saving you time on the computer and ensuring each image gets the treatment it deserves. Whether you're salvaging an underexposed shot or building a composite of multiple images, these techniques will give your photography a professional and refined style.

Design is the single most important factor in creating a successful photograph. The ability to see the potential for a strong picture, then to organise the graphic elements into an effective, compelling composition has always been one of the critical skills in making photographs. Since its first publication in 2007, The Photographer's Eye has established itself as the essential work on this subject, and a key book for modern photographers, with hundreds of thousands of copies sold. It explores all the traditional approaches to composition and design and, crucially, also covers digital possibilities like stitching and HDR. In keeping with the book's purpose "to expand the possibilities of the medium without compromising the photographer's vision" this edition has been completely remastered to celebrate its tenth anniversary. All-new digital reproduction, not available when the book first came out, gives the author's photography a fresh new look, while retaining the know-how that has given a generation of photographers new purpose.

A comprehensive guide to lighting techniques in digital photography covering topics including working with artificial light and daylight.

Renowned photographer and author Michael Freeman provides a thorough look at the essential ways of dealing with color that will help photographers create striking color digital photographs. Using helpful tips and exercises, he covers everything from capture and calibration to workflow management and output.

Black and white has an enduring appeal that just keeps on growing. Above all, it's a medium for the fine print--one that benefits immeasurably from digital technology and inkjet printers. Written by a photographer well-known for his ability to explain complex digital concepts to a variety of audiences, this essential guide on the art of black and white is packed with information, hints, and tips, along with a plethora of stunning images. Discover how our colorful world translates into black and white and how to create a stunning monotone image. See how to render colors as gray tones and how to manipulate the tonality for dramatic effect. Experiment with high contrast, infrared, and pseudo non-silver looks. You won't believe the wonderful results you'll achieve.

Drawing on decades of experience as an internationally acclaimed photographer, author Michael Freeman presents a comprehensive tome on digital photography that takes the reader from initial inspiration, all the way to digital processing and printing. Inside the lavish aluminium photographers case are five new volumes, a handy wallet-sized shooting guide plus a DVD featuring masterclasses from the author himself. 'The Art of Digital Photography' showcases Freemans finest work, and explains how composition, exposure, colour and tone are all crucial for a photograph with impact. 'The Digital Camera Handbook' explores the machinations of digital cameras, outlining the key technologies that photographers need if they want to get great results from their digital SLR, and how to employ them to best effect in real world situations. 'Digital Photography Workflow' is a guide to the all-important areas of image management; from shooting and processing Raw files, through to outputting your images online or in print. 'Creative Image Editing and Special Effects' an essential guide to the digital darkroom features practical and inspirational projects, and is packed with hints and tips. 'Pocket Guide to Shooting' is the perfect companion for the photographer on the move, acting as both a source of inspiration and an aide memoire for key camera settings. 'The Shooting Tips Wallet Guide' is a carry-anywhere, quick-reference for those all important shooting settings. The Digital Imaging DVD contains video masterclasses and on-location, behind-the-scenes footage of the author.