Photographic equipment Books
Taylor & Francis Ltd Beyond the Zone System
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£56.04
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Medium Format Advantage
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£47.49
Taylor & Francis Ltd Understanding Digital Cinema A Professional Handbook
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£142.50
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Concise Focal Encyclopedia of Photography
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£68.39
Taylor & Francis Ltd Better Available Light Digital Photography How to Make the Most of Your Night and LowLight Shots
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£75.99
Taylor & Francis Inside Lightroom 2
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£24.51
Taylor & Francis Ltd Photographing Waterdrops Exploring Macro Worlds
Book SynopsisThis stunning guide will help macro-lovers learn how to capture one of nature's most challening subjects: the enormous world within a tiny waterdropTable of ContentsIntroduction; Waterdrop Worlds; Making Waterdrop Photos; Dealing with Extreme Macros; Waterdrops in the Digital Darkroom; Resources; Glossary; Index
£34.19
Taylor & Francis Ltd Diffracting Digital Images
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£128.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Composition Basics Photography
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£123.50
Taylor & Francis Ltd Design Principles for Photography
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£128.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Lighting
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£123.50
Taylor & Francis Ltd Photography FAQs Portraits
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£128.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Fundamentals of Creative Photography
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£128.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Working in Black White
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£128.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Europes Digital Revolution Broadcasting Regulation the EU and the Nation State Routledge Research in European Public Policy
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£45.59
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Photography Handbook
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£147.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Photography Handbook
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£44.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Spanning Time The Essential Guide to Timelapse Photography
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£39.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Light and Lens
Book SynopsisThe latest edition of this pioneering book allows students to acquire an essential foundation for digital photography. Fully updated, it clearly and concisely covers the fundamental concepts of imagemaking, how to use digital technology to create compelling images, and how to output and preserve images in the digital world. Exploring history, methods, and theory, this text offers classroom-tested assignments and exercises from leading photographic educators, approaches for analyzing, discussing, and writing about photographs, and tools to critically explore and make images with increased visual literacy.New to this fourth edition: Completely updated and renewed to reflect social trends and technological advances Highly reconstructed Chapter 3: Image Capture: Cameras, Lenses, and Scanners Revamped Chapter 4: Exposure: Capturing the Light Entirely new Chapter 8: Digital Studio: The Virtual and the Material Worlds Expanded smartphone phTable of ContentsChapter 1-Why We Make Pictures; Chapter 2-Design: Visual Foundations; Chapter 3-Image Capture: Cameras, Lenses, and Scanners; Chapter 4-Exposure: Capturing the Light; Chapter 5-lnterpreting Light; Chapter 6--Observation: Eyes Wide Open; Chapter 7-Time, Space, Imagination, and the Camera; Chapter 8-Digital Studio: The Virtual and the Material Worlds; Chapter 9-Presentation and Preservation; Chapter 10-Seeing with a Camera; Chapter 11-Solutions: Thinking and Writing about Images; Chapter 12-lmagemaker on Assignment; Addendum 1 Safety: Protecting Yourself and Your Digital Imaging Equipment; Addendum 2 Careers
£118.75
Taylor & Francis Ltd Composition
Book SynopsisStrong images only come about through a combination of technical excellence and thorough composition. While there is plenty of technical advice, photographers often turn to fine-art sources for the so-called ''rules of composition''. This book, however, acknowledges photography''s quite different dynamic and offers a contemporary approach to composition more suited to the medium. The second edition of Basics Photography 01: Composition offers a contemporary approach to composition. Its six core chapters cover historical background and personal motivation, formal elements, space and time within the photographic frame and composition in real-world situations. The Basics Photography series, originally published by AVA Publishing, comprises a collection of titles including: Lighting, Composition, Capturing Colour, Post-Production Black & White, Post-Production Colour, Working in Black & White and Exposure. Easily accessible and highly readable, the books clearly explain and explore fundameTrade ReviewSuperlative book on a subject often too lightly dismissed but of the utmost importance. Clearly written, cleverly illustrated, thorough but straight to the point. A must for... well, everyone! - Armando Vilas-Boas, IADE, PortugalThe book has valuable information for any beginner photographer. The images are very helpful and inspirational. The printing quality of the book is of a high standard making it much more useful as a visual aid. - Rusaila Bazlamit, German Jordanian University, JordanA little bit of luxury to have an entire book given over to composition... this text informs and inspires. - K. J. Shepherdson, Canterbury Christ Church UniversityWhat an amazing book. - Kevin Scully, Granite State College at Rochester & Portsmouth, USAComposition is one of those topics that has surely been done to death. But in the hands of David Präkel, the subject expands its scope in new and fascinating directions. Präkel's engaging and knowledgeable text sits perfectly alongside the consistently beautiful imagery. The fairest comparison would be to place this book alongside any of Michael Freeman's equally vital publications, and that is high praise indeed. If you're looking for a jolt of inspiration, this is the perfect book for you. - Oliver Atwell, Amateur Photographer, December 2012, http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/round-ups/539315/christmas-gift-ideas-best-photo-books-of-2012Table of ContentsIntroductionBasics: The case for competition; The rules; Viewpoint; Perspective; ScaleCase study - Simplify, simplfy, simplifyExercise - Lenses and perspectiveFormal elements: Point; Line; Shape; Form; Texture; Pattern; Tone; ColourCase study - Aesthetics and the formal elementsExercise - Exploring a single objectOrganizing space: Frames; Balance; Appearance of spaceCase study - Making spaceExercise - Depth of fieldOrganizing time: Time passing; Moments; The decisive moment; SequencesCase study - Moving cameraExercise - Re-photographyOriginality: Finding your own view; Contrasts and humour; Imbalance; Cropping; Colour; Digital imagingCase study - Reinvent an old processExercise - Using 'found' imagesApplication: Landscape; Still life; Portrait; Documentary; Figure; Action/sports; Fine art; AdvertisingConclusionBibliography and WebographyIndexAcknowledgements and CreditsWorking with Ethics
£26.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Making Photographs
Book SynopsisThis bookexplores a range of photographic practices, including landscape and portraiture, still life and abstract, and considers techniques such as, directorial photography, photomontage and camera-less photography. With case studies and practical exercises, the reader is introduced to a structured way of developing creative solutions to the work they want to make, fusing personal ideas with knowledge, compositional elements and practical skills. The book enables informed choices to be made about the reader''s personal growth as a photographer, contributing to the creation of original photographic work that is informed, meaningful and relevant. Additional reading and resources, on historical and contemporary practices, ideas and techniques, are suggested in each chapter to inspire further enquiry and experimentation.Trade ReviewThis book is a wonderful introduction to the art of 'photographic seeing’, and follows the image-making process from inception to final display. It would be a most useful text for students who are beginning their journey into understanding photography, visual culture, and the world around themselves. -- Adam DeKraker, Associate Professor of Photography, Kendall College of Art and Design, USATable of ContentsIntroduction 1: Choosing a topicShaping the idea The creative cycle Structure and planning Research and development materials Case Study 1 Exercise 1 Suggested Reading 2: Style: Exploring photography genresStill Life Portraiture Landscape Documentary Abstract Case Study 2 Exercise 2 Suggested Reading 3: Theme: Understanding the issuesFactual record Interpretation and expression Content v's Form Case Study 3 Exercise 3 Suggested Reading 4: Approach: Looking at techniqueDirectorial photography Photomontage & composite images Image & Text Series & Sequencing Found Photography Camera--less photography Case Study 4 Exercise 4 Suggested Reading 5: Managing your projectDeveloping critical distance Reflection and feedback Further considerations Case Study 5 Exercise 5 Suggested Reading 6: Completing your workPresenting your work to an audience Handmade and electronic books Online gallery Wall based work Site specific and installation based work Case Study 6 Exercise 6 Suggested Reading Conclusion
£40.08
Cambridge University Press The Art of Astrophotography
Book SynopsisIn The Art of Astrophotography, astronomer and Popular Astronomy columnist Ian Morison provides the essential foundations of how to produce beautiful astronomical images. Every type of astroimaging is covered, from images of the Moon and planets, to the constellations, star clusters and nebulae within our Milky Way Galaxy and the faint light of distant galaxies. He achieves this through a series of worked examples and short project walk-throughs, detailing the equipment needed starting with just a DSLR (digital single lens reflex) camera and tripod, and increasing in complexity as the book progresses - followed by the way to best capture the images and then how, step by step, these may be processed and enhanced to provide results that can rival those seen in astronomical magazines and books. Whether you are just getting into astrophotography or are already deeply involved, Morison''s advice will help you capture and create enticing astronomical images.Trade Review'The significant developments in the optics of both telescopes and cameras, coupled with powerful imaging programs now commercially available, mean that amateur astronomers can make remarkable images of astronomical objects … [The book] provides an excellent guide to the techniques involved. The emphasis in the text is on the various imaging processes one might use, but there are sufficient details about the instrumentation … a beginner will be comfortable in selecting a telescope, or a camera, to suit the goals. Instructions are given in detail, with procedures outlined in step-by-step explanations that even include specific mention of control buttons on a laptop screen. Typically, each chapter focuses on the photography of one type of object (e.g., the moon, nebulae in the Milky Way, or neighboring galaxies) because each object requires a slightly different technique. The illustrations are effectively coordinated with the text, and the final illustration in each chapter is usually extraordinary.' D. E. Hogg, CHOICETable of Contents1. Imaging star trails; 2. Imaging a constellation with a DSLR and tripod; 3. Imaging the Milky Way with a DSLR and tracking mount; 4. Imaging the Moon with a compact camera or smartphone; 5. Imaging the Moon with a DSLR; 6. Imaging the Pleiades Cluster with a DSLR and small refractor; 7. Imaging the Orion Nebula, M42, with a modified Canon DSLR; 8. Telescopes and their accessories for use in astroimaging; 9. Towards stellar excellence; 10. Cooling a DSLR camera to reduce sensor noise; 11. Imaging the North American and Pelican Nebulae; 12. Combating light pollution - the bane of astrophotographers; 13. Imaging planets with an astronomical video camera or Canon DSLR; 14. Video imaging the Moon with a webcam or DSLR; 15. Imaging the Sun in white light; 16. Imaging the Sun in the light of its H-alpha emission; 17. Imaging meteors; 18. Imaging comets; 19. Using a cooled 'one shot colour' camera; 20. Using a cooled monochrome CCD camera; 21. LRGB colour imaging; 22. Narrow band colour imaging; Appendix A. Telescopes for imaging; Appendix B. Telescope mounts; Appendix C. The effects of the atmosphere; Appendix D. Auto guiding; Appendix E. Image calibration; Appendix F. Practical aspects of astroimaging.
£35.14
Cambridge University Press Digital SLR Astrophotography
Book SynopsisDigital SLR cameras have made it easier than ever before to photograph the night sky. Whether you''re a beginner, nature photographer, or serious astronomer, this is the definitive handbook to capturing the heavens. Starting with simple projects for beginners such as cameras on tripods, it then moves onto more advanced projects including telescope photography and methods of astronomical research. With 80% revised and updated material, this new edition covers nightscapes, eclipses, using cameras with sky trackers and telescopes, and tools for identifying celestial objects and investigating them scientifically. Image processing is discussed in detail, with worked examples from three popular software packages - Nebulosity, Maxlm DL, and PixInsight. Rather than taking a recipe-book approach, Covington explains how your equipment works as well as offering advice on many practical considerations, such as choice of set-up and the testing of lenses, making this a comprehensive guide for anyone involved in astrophotography.Trade Review'Overall, the coverage is impressive, with an initial discussion of basic concepts.' Storm Dunlop, The ObservatoryTable of ContentsPreface; Part I. DSLRs for Astrophotography: 1. Welcome to DSLR astrophotography; 2. Digital image technology; 3. DSLR operation; 4. Five simple projects; Part II. Equipment and Techniques: 5. Deep-sky image acquisition; 6. Coupling cameras to telescopes; 7. Camera lenses; 8. Tracking the stars; 9. Precision tracking and guiding; 10. Power and camera control in the field; Part III. Image Processing: 11. Deep-sky image processing; 12. Workflow with specific software; 13. More image processing techniques; 14. Sun, moon, eclipses, and planets; Part IV. Advanced Topics: 15. Sensor performance; 16. Testing sensors; 17. Spectral response and filter modification; 18. Tools for astronomical research; Part V. Appendices; A. Digital processing of film images; B. Exposure tables; Index.
£33.24
MIT Press Ltd Fake Photos MIT Press Essential Knowledge series
Book SynopsisA concise and accessible guide to techniques for detecting doctored and fake images in photographs and digital media.Stalin, Mao, Hitler, Mussolini, and other dictators routinely doctored photographs so that the images aligned with their messages. They erased people who were there, added people who were not, and manipulated backgrounds. They knew if they changed the visual record, they could change history. Once, altering images required hours in the darkroom; today, it can be done with a keyboard and mouse. Because photographs are so easily faked, fake photos are everywhere—supermarket tabloids, fashion magazines, political ads, and social media. How can we tell if an image is real or false? In this volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series, Hany Farid offers a concise and accessible guide to techniques for detecting doctored and fake images in photographs and digital media.Farid, an expert in photo forensics, has spent two decades developing techniques
£13.49
Little, Brown & Company Digital Photography
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£21.85
Random House USA Inc Fundamentals of Photography
Book SynopsisFrom the award-winning photographer—a comprehensive, accessible, and detailed guide for every photographer: whether beginner or advanced, using a digital camera or film.Award-winning photographer Tom Ang provides a thorough, explicitly detailed bottom-to-top understanding of modern photography, explaining all the techniques that will help anyone who uses a camera—in a professional capacity or as a snapshot shooter—improve the quality of his or her photographs. Here is everything you need to know: from the most practical advice (the fundamental facts about light sources) to the most sophisticated nuances (how light is measured through photometry), from the basics of the camera (which button controls which function) to the finer points of framing with an LCD viewfinder, featuring a selection of Ang’s most inspiring images. For users of film cameras, Ang explains the differences between types of film and details the various methods of pr
£22.91
WW Norton & Co Rick Sammons Field Guide to Digital Photography
Book SynopsisAn easy-to-carry, quick reference to Rick Sammon’s tips and tricks for the digital photographer on the go.
£15.99
Thames & Hudson Digital Photography A New Introduction
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£48.00
Penguin Young Readers How to Photograph Absolutely Everything
£31.88
Royal British Columbia Museum Images from the Likeness House
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£27.89
Watson-Guptill Publications Understanding Flash Photography
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£20.69
MJ - Ohio University Press A Photographers Guide to Ohio
Book SynopsisIan Adams, Ohio’s foremost landscape photographer, guides you to some of the most photogenic sites in the Buckeye State.Trade Review”I've always wished I could capture images as vibrant and dynamic as those of Ohio landscape and architectural photographer Ian Adams. Now he's written a book to help me—and others—toward that goal.… Adams’ book does serve as a terrific directory to some of the most scenic spots in the state, even if you have no plans to carry a camera, with complete contact information and GPS coordinates.” * Columbus Dispatch *“The first-rate book looks at 158 photogenic spots in Ohio (all open to the public). It will be loved by photographers, travelers, history buffs and outdoor lovers. It is stocked with 151 color photographs taken by Adams.” * Akron Beacon Journal *“Nature photographer Ian Adams agrees with me: Ohio is beautiful.… (A Photographer’s Guide to Ohio) works as a travel guide, a primer on digital landscape photography or just a fun read about little-seen corners of the state. It includes Ohio regional maps with color-coded photography locations.… (Adams’s) terrific images—many of them shot from unusual vantage points—are scattered throughout.” * Cleveland Plain Dealer *“Adams also gives good advice on storing your digital pictures, sharing them, and generally getting full enjoyment from them.… and I am pleased to say there is an extensive index.… If the book is a pleasure simply as a picture book, its stated purpose also is ably carried out.” * WVXU, Around Cincinnati *“In his latest book, A Photographer’s Guide to Ohio, Adams pulls no punches in his straightforward advice to would-be landscape and nature photographers.” * Country Living *”If your favorite Ohio vacation souvenirs are digital photographs, a new book by Cuyahoga Falls photographer-writer Ian Adams belongs in your camera bag. A Photographer’s Guide to Ohio is like having Adams, Ohio’s premier landscape photographer, as your travel and photo guide.” * Ashtabula Star Beacon *“(A Photographer’s Guide to Ohio) is the kind of book that can’t be written with only a few months of research. Ian had to draw on all his experience as Ohio’s best landscape photographer. That’s nearly four decades of hard but rewarding work.… The book … is equal parts travel guide, digital photography primer, history book, and, last but certainly not least, a compendium on some of the best places to shoot photos in Ohio.…” * The Mirror *“Few people are more intimately acquainted with Ohio’s natural places, its wild life, rural communities, and cities than Ian Adams. And few people are better qualified to record these points of interest and splendor than Ian Adams. A Photographer’s Guide to Ohio is engagingly written to help photographers improve their camera skills, but I treasure it most for its beautiful illustrations. Typical Ian Adams—a superb book.”Table of ContentsTable of Contents * A Primer on Digital Landscape Photography * Scenic Vistas * Natural Areas and Preserves * Waterfalls * Public Gardens and Arboretums * Barns, Bridges, Mills and Rural Areas * Buildings and Murals * Regional Maps
£22.79
Quest Books,U.S. God Is at Eye Level Photography as a Healing Art
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£17.09
WW Norton & Co The Photographers Guide to the Colorado Rockies
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£12.76
WW Norton & Co A Photographers Guide to Yosemite the High
Book SynopsisShoot perfect photos of landscapes, places, and people with pointers from a renowned photographer.
£12.76
WW Norton & Co Photographing the Great Smoky Mountains
Book SynopsisFind countless opportunities to capture the beauty and natural diversity of America's most visited national park.
£11.99
WW Norton & Co The Photographers Guide to the Everglades
Book SynopsisDetailed directions to the best photo opportunities in the region, by an experienced, world-class free-lance photographer.
£12.78
WW Norton & Co Photographing Boston Where to Find Perfect Shots
Book SynopsisFrom historic and iconic Beantown bravado to modern skyscrapers and urban scenery and greenery, this guide offers more than 100 Boston photo opportunities.
£11.99
WW Norton & Co Photographing Charleston Savannah the Coastal
Book SynopsisInvaluable advice by regional experts and master photographers on where to find the most stunning sites at their peak and how to shoot them.
£12.99
WW Norton & Co Photographing Maui
Book SynopsisThis series provides invaluable advice by regional experts and master photographers on where to find the most stunning sites at their peak and how to shoot them.Trade Review"This book was immediately attractive because it approached travel with an obvious objective: taking pictures in a particular place. It designates its audience in the very title. The book focuses on being at the right place at the right time, which is an uncommon element in travel books. This is especially important for a place like Maui, because, as Peebles points out, the weather is unpredictable. He starts out with “How I Photograph Maui,” which provides a basic overview of what to look for when setting up a shoot. Then he plunges into technical information about which cameras, lenses and settings are appropriate for the area and what to watch for on the island in terms of weather, theft, locals, nature and wildlife. After this, the book is divided into locations: The Hana Coast, Central Maui, Haleakala and Upcountry, etc. Each of the sections has a description of the area including sleeps, eats, activities and events as well as good overlooks and hikes. He drops in information about when to be where for best pictures, suggestions for equipment, exposure time and setup. The book is easy to read and not too overwhelming. The pictures are beautiful. My only suggestion would be to include a little bit more of the historical context of the places." -- Judges' comments - 2012 SATW Foundation Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Awards
£11.99
WW Norton & Co Photographing Marthas Vineyard
Book SynopsisThis series provides invaluable advice by regional experts and master photographers on where to find the most stunning sites at their peak and how to shoot them.
£12.99
WW Norton & Co Photographing Baltimore Annapolis Maryland
Book SynopsisLearn when, where, and how to photograph Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, the historic neighborhoods surrounding it, the Chesapeake Bay, and nearby cities.
£12.86
WW Norton & Co Photographing Indian Country
Book SynopsisLearn how to capture the awe-inspiring mystique that imbues this place.
£12.86
National Geographic Society Getting Your Shot
Book SynopsisHOW-TO TIPS FROM 20 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTO EXPERTS who curate each chapter and provide photography tips, advice, ideas, insights, and inspiration. MORE THAN 200 STUNNING PHOTOS: Awe-inspiring landscapes, fascinating street photography, whimsical foodscapes, captivating portraits, exotic travel destinations, dramatic black-and-white photography, and much more. BROAD ONLINE COMMUNITY: The Your Shot community currently includes 168,000 members in the U.S. and Canada. Promotion on the website, through National Geographic magazine, and other National Geographic media will be a big boost to sales. SPOKESPERSON IS NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER LYNN JOHNSON who is well-known and beloved in the Your Shot community. STRONG CATEGORY: Photography is one of National Geographic''s top-selling categories. ENTHUSIASM AMONG CONSUMERS: The concept for this book tested very strong in market research studies.
£16.14
Chronicle Books Photographing Your Children
Book SynopsisNo one loves taking pictures more than parents. But the combination of complicated digital cameras with fast-moving kids means no one is more flummoxed by taking pictures, either. This easy-to-use manual offers parents the tools they need to make beautiful, lasting, and evocative memories. Author, photographer, and mom of three Jen Altman shares her keen eye for the honest moment in this treasure trove of helpful instructions and inspirational photos. From choosing a camera and learning the fundamentals of photography to setting up great kid-friendly shots and overcoming the challenges inherent in photographing little ones, Altman''s warm prose and lovely images sweep aside preconceived notions and show readers how to capture the unique spirit and personality of every child.
£17.84
DK Digital Photography Complete Course
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£27.00
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Creative Photography Lab: 52 Fun Exercises for
Book SynopsisGo ahead, have fun with your photography. Creative Photography Lab is a collection of fun and silly photography exercises designed to teach you something about your camera (and yourself!). Whether you're rockin' a digital SLR, a point and shoot, or even a phone camera, this book will: - Provide easy exercises to help you discover your own personal style.- Tackle the technical stuff.- Explore a new way of seeing.- Turn your camera into a powerful tool of self-expression.- Help you capture amazing shots for your blog, social media, photo albums, your wall at home, or just for yourself.You don't have to be a professional photographer or own expensive cameras and equipment to get inspiring shots. If you've ever taken a picture, this book is for you. Warning: once you get started, you'll never want to stop.
£21.54
Octopus Publishing Group Complete Photography
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£25.64
