Electronic flash not only brings light to a photograph, it can be an important artistic tool--if you’ve acquired the knowledge to use it creatively. To master those skills, digital photographers need only turn to this complete reference. Packed with inspirational photos, it takes the mystery out of flash, covering every type of equipment and explaining such essentials as guide numbers, sync speeds, white balance, and more. Photographers will see how fill flash can decrease contrast and shadows in outdoor portrait photography, understand how to control the light using bounce and multiple flash techniques, and expertly employ high-speed and rear curtain synchronization to create impressive motion-blur images. Everything you need to know is here--including a section on studio flash and computer processing.

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.

PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT & TECHNIQUES. The whole world of photography is here presented in a single volume, allowing amateur and professional alike to develop their craft and get the perfect picture in any situation. Covering digital technology and techniques from a photographers perspective, the book will guide the reader through every aspect of photography: there are tips and techniques for studio and location shooting, plus advice on managing light and manipulating your original capture to obtain the best possible result. "Mastering Digital Photography", first published in hardback in 2008, has established itself as one of the most successful popular references in the field. This new paperback, accessibly priced, is sure to bring Michael Freemans work to a new, and keen, audience of readers.

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.

Takes the reader on a tour from the basics of capturing panoramas, all the way through stitching, editing, and printing panoramic images. This title provides a detailed description of the necessary equipment and materials, as well as the various software tools that can be used in the workflow.

A complete guide to both the technical and creative aspects of exposure in digital photography. It uses a combination of discussion, examples and hands-on exercises that lead the reader through a progression of skills development covering the full range of photographic lighting situations.

Here is the photographer's and artist's guide to mastering high-quality digital photography.