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Close-Up
& Macro Photography
Paul
Harcourt Davies
Concentrating on biological
subjects, this a very thorough grounding in macro techniques, without
becoming over technical. It falls into 3 sections:
Hardware & Basics contains the chapters camera systems, lenses and
special lenses.
Lighting & Exposure breaks down into exposure: film: filters: and
artificial lighting.
The Picture is split into Designing the picture: The camera outdoors:
The camera indoors: The final image.
Full colour throughout with at least 200 illustrations.
1998, David & Charles, 160 pp
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Code: 45 064
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Creative Black-and-White
Bernhard J Suess
Competent treatment of traditional black and white photographic techniques, no digital in sight here. A little short on illustration - the book contains about 80 images.
1998, Allworth Press,185 pp
Order Code: 45 174
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The Complete Book of Photographic Lenses
Joseph Meehan
Good all-American overview of lenses and their applications, although autofocus only gets a paragraph - they were in their infancy when this was written. 'Complete' is a claim a bit short of the mark, the book is confined mainly to 35mm and roll formats. Full colour throughout, numerous illustration.
1991, Amphoto, 144 pp
Order Code: 19 496
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Kodak Professional Black-and-White Films
KODAK
Although it was revised in 1998, about a third of the films are now discontinued. For those that remain this is useful reference material, containing a set of data sheets, as well as an overview of exposure and processing technique.
Chapters comprise: Negative quality: Photographic properties of film: Physical properties of film: Choosing a film: Storing & handling film: Film processing.
1998, Kodak, 88 pp
Order Code: 19 287
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Photography Through the Microscope
John Gustav Delly
Clearly laid out introduction to microscope photography, as opposed to macro work. An update of a work first produced under the sponsorship of George Eastman in 1910, but then photo-microscopy principles have not changed much over the years.
Topics break down into the sections: Understandingthe compound microscope: Microslides: Microscope illumination: Cameras for photomicrography: Colour photomicrography: Black & white photomicrography:Determining exposure: Faults in photomicrographs: Enhancing specimen visibility: Photomicrography of opaque specimens: Recording motion through the microscope: Glossary & Appendices.
1988, Eastman Kodak Company, 104 pp
Order Code: 19 126
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Small Things Big
Close-up & Macro photography
Paul Harcourt Davies Up to date and aimed 100% at the wildlife photographer, as all examples are of biological subjects. Full colour throughout, containg over 200 pictures. Exploring the close-up capabilities of a range of both SLR and digital cameras, Harcourt-Davies gives a comprehensive explanation of the lenses and accessories required for close-up and macro photography, and shows how to combine technical knowledge with skill and ingenuity to achieve some stunning images.
2003, David & Charles, Hardback, 160 pp
Order Code: 45 135
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Essential Skills - Studio Photography
John Child
Reasonably priced textbook style introduction to studio work, from an Australian photographer and lecturer. Aimed at teachers and students, and contains many practical assignments.No colour illustration, but well packed with diagrams and small images on standard paper. Covers all formats, but hardly a mention of digital cameras.
Contents break down into: Introduction: Genres: Communication & design: Art Direction: The Studio: Light: Exposure: Film: Creative Controls: Using Light: Lighting Still Life: Assignments: Lighting People: Glossary.
1999, Focal Press, 174pp
Order Code: 47 197
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The Art & Attitude of
Commercial Photography
Hard-nosed go for it commercial photography. The book aims to show the three areas essential to achieving and maintaining success as a commercial photograher: art (lighting, styling, conceptualising etc); business (getting started, the art of selling, billing, promotion, sales etc.); and attitude (an understanding of ones strengths, and a sense of passion, vision and direction).
2002, Amphoto, 160 pp
Order Code: 47 217
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Masterclass in Photography
It's a lot of book for the money, a father and son team make a journey through the photographic medium. 350 images are provided, and the thought processes behind their composition, lighting, framing and development are thoroughly explained. Alternative compositions or exposures are often provided for comparison, and the authors photographs are often counterpoised to show how the same techniques in the hands of two experts can produce startlingly different results.
2002, Pavilion, 336 pp, Hardback
Order Code: 47 229
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Medium & Large Format Photography
From the powerhouse authorship mill of Hicks and Schultz, this is a very comprehensive introduction to the many different types of camera and film format, and their relative merits. Roger Hicks profound knowledge of, and affection for equipment comes through clearly, and the book is well supported with extensive illustration in colour and monochrome.
2001, David & Charles, 160 pp, Hardback
Order Code: 47 270
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THE VIEW CAMERA *** out of print ***
Harvey Shaman
With large format photography fast becoming the only area where digital has difficulty treading, there is a need for good basic texts at an entry level. The View Camera is an introduction to view-camera equipment, operations and techniques. Explicit text, clear photographic illustrations and lucid diagrams reveal how to achieve total image control.
Topics covered include:
* adverse yaw
* angle of coverage
* angle of view
* avoiding lens distortion
* camera movements
* composing the image
* depth of field
* determining exposure
* equipment & accessories
* focal length
* light transmission
* operating shutter controls
* perspective manipulation
* selecting film
1991, Amphoto, Softcover, 144 pp
Order Code: 43 624
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Elegant Black & White Wedding Photography
Black and white has had a surprising renaissance as a 'high art' medium for weddings and corporate photography, and this US book goes to town promoting the trend. Covering everything from equipment, lighting, and film selection to pricing, on-the-job conduct and client relations.
2003, Amphoto, 176 pp
Order Code: 47 282
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Wedding & Studio Portrait Photography
Compared to most photo books of US origin this Rotovision title shows the Brits can go the extra mile - full colour, good paper stock and case bound, and literally hundreds of good images are the main reasons for choosing this book. Half the book is concerned with wedding photography, which then segues into many variations in portraiture, before winding up with special effects, and portfolios from 5 photographers.
Undated (but recent), Rotovision, 288 pp
Order Code: 47 302
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