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Advanced underwater photography; techniques for digital photographers.

Gates, Larry,

978-1-60895-253-3

This guide is for underwater photographers who have learned the basics of digital underwater photography and are ready for advanced techniques. It outlines equipment used, describes techniques for creating images, and offers images and tips from many professional photographers, all illustrated with color underwater photos, color screenshots, and photos of equipment on every page. The first chapter reviews basics such as focus, exposures, strobe lighting, and composition. Later chapters cover designing different types of shots, shooting specific underwater subjects, and catching unusual behaviors. There is also information on equipment care, post-production options, downloading and editing images, and pricing. An appendix lists contacts for brand-name camera service and repair. Gates teaches underwater photography. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

The art of off-camera flash photography; techniques and images from professional digital photographers.

Jacobs, Lou.

978-1-60895-275-5

The working methods of ten professional photographers are highlighted in this guide for advanced amateurs and would-be professionals, illustrated with color photos demonstrating techniques on every page. An introductory chapter reviews the benefits of off-camera flash then gives details on equipment, such as types of flash, stands and supports, wireless flash triggering, and flash diffusers. In subsequent chapters, photographers reveal their secrets for choosing and using flash equipment and accessories in diverse indoor and outdoor lighting situations. They also offer tips on photographing children and weddings, using an assistant, establishing a career, and promoting a business. Information on the author is not given. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Boutique baby photography.

Cooney, Mimka.

978-1-60895-259-5

Cooney, a photographer with a home-based maternity and baby portrait studio in Charlotte, North Carolina, explains her boutique approach to business success by giving women what they want. Her featured photographs show that this includes making pregnant/new mothers look glamorous and capturing their newborns and families in creative ways. Cooney focuses particularly on Internet marketing. The guide includes tips for photographing babies, a production checklist, recommended reading and resources. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

The portrait photographer's guide to posing, 2d ed.

Hurter, Bill.

978-1-60895-243-4

Hurter, editor of Rangefinder, explains basics of posing and working with subjects, with an emphasis on naturalistic portraits, and presents tips and shots from about 30 professional photographers. Advice is given on composition, corrective posing techniques, camera techniques that affect posing, and posing group portraits and children's portraits. Color photos on every page demonstrate techniques for posing individuals, families, weddings, seniors, and kids. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)