Book Reviews
C.A. Boylan, November, 2005
Digital Photo Art: Transform Your Images With Traditional And Contemporary
Art Techniques; by Theresa Airey, Lark Books; 208 pages; $29.95; (ISBN
1-57990-580-3)
This fascinating guide explores the ways in which computer technology can be
harnessed to transform your images into amazing works of digital art. The various
mixed media techniques utilize some of today’s most popular software programs
as well as a selection of time-honored hands-on techniques. The painterly results
are impressive and will elevate your work to the highest levels of creativity.
Photographing Changing Light: A Guide For Landscape Photographers;
by Ken Scott, Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.; 168 pages; $29.95; (ISBN 1-86108-380-7)
This book contains a rich bounty of professional quality tips that are certain
to improve your outdoor photography skills. Ken Scott provides highly detailed
advice on how to capture perfect images in any kind of weather conditions. This
valuable information is expertly paired with an ample supply of sample images
and lists of the equipment used to create each shot. The clever addition of
exercises carefully designed to reinforce the lessons are essential and greatly
speed up the
learning process.
The Best Of Wedding Photojournalism: Techniques And Images From
The Pros; by Bill Hurter, Amherst Media; 128 pages; $29.95; (ISBN 1-58428-122-7)
The field of wedding photography is rapidly evolving to include a large number
of different artist styles. Today, wedding photojournalism is one of the hottest
trends and this guide will assist you in exploring this fascinating style of
photography and easily apply it to your own work. The book contains over 175
stunning sample images from over 35 top professionals. Hurter deftly uses these
examples to bring his lesson into razor sharp focus as you learn the vital skills
required to master wedding photojournalism.
Our National Parks and Wildlife Refuges: Capturing The Rhythms
Of Light And Land; by Jim Jamieson, ImageStream Press, 176 pages; $34.95;
(ISBN 0-9729126-1-4)
National Parks and Wildlife Refuges all across America offer nature photographers
an endless bounty of unique opportunities to capture amazing images. Accomplished
photographer and author Jim Jamieson has crafted this book to help you make
the most of those special moments. He offers sage advice on which type of equipment
to use and how to find the best locations along with proven techniques that
will let you create the perfect image in nearly any situation.
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