The Awesome Companion Book of Photography


Book Description

Photography is not just a hobby, it's a whole new way of looking at and appreciating the world around you. This book will help you develop your "photographer's eye" and search out pictures that others would miss. This book is designed for the person who wants to improve their smartphone photography without a major investment in equipment. Here you will explore some basic composition techniques as well as sharpen your skills in searching and finding great photo opportunities almost anywhere.




A Companion to Photography


Book Description

"A Companion to Photography presents a contemporary approach to the subject, advancing the critical ideas that inform the study of photography in the 21st century. Features a collection of original, up-to-date essays relating to contemporary photography Introduces several new ideas that expand current photographic theory Combines essays by established and emerging writers, providing a dynamic and engaging discussion Essays are organized in thematic sections: photographic interpretation, markets, popular photography, documents, and fine art Seamlessly incorporates discussion of digital photography throughout"--




The Digital Photography Companion


Book Description

This newest edition contains all new examples, larger photographs, and plentyof advice for taking top-notch digital photos, dealing with image resolution, archiving, and more.




The Awesome Companion Book for Junior Photographers


Book Description

The Awesome Companion Book for Junior Photographers is designed for young people who want to explore through a camera lens. In this book you will learn: how to arrange your subject for the best-looking picture, how to search for the best picture opportunities, basic photography skills, creating your own colorful and interesting pictures using household items, and many other photographic skills. The Awesome Companion Books are a series of "how to" guides for adults and children. Each book features activities that adults and children can learn, share, and enjoy together. The Awesome Companion Book for Junior Photographers is designed for young people who want to explore through a camera lens. In this book you will learn: how to arrange your subject for the best-looking picture, how to search for the best picture opportunities, basic photography skills, creating your own colorful and interesting pictures using household items, and many other photographic skills. The Awesome Companion Books are a series of "how to" guides for adults and children. Each book features activities that adults and children can learn, share, and enjoy together.







Rocketman


Book Description

Rocketman: The Official Movie Companion contains a wealth of amazing photographs from throughout the development and shooting of the movie along with quotes and interviews from the cast and crew. The book provides fascinating insight into how the film was made, including locations, choreography, costumes and—of course—the music. In May 2019, audiences are invited to discover the fantastical story of Sir Elton John's life, from his years as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music, to global superstar, through his influential and enduring partnership with his songwriting collaborator Bernie Taupin. Rocketman, an epic musical fantasy from Paramount Pictures, Marv Studios and Rocket Pictures, stars Taron Egerton who plays Elton John, Jamie Bell (Bernie Taupin), Richard Madden (John Reid) and Bryce Dallas Howard (Sheila Eileen). Rocketman is written by Lee Hall (Billy Elliot, War Horse) and directed by Dexter Fletcher (Eddie the Eagle). This is the official book of the movie and features on-set and behind-the-scenes photos, quotes and more.




Intimate Companions


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Photographer George Platt Lynes, painter Paul Cadmus, and critic Lincoln Kirstein played a major role in creating the institutions of the American art world from the late 1920s to the early 1950s. The three created a remarkable world of gay aesthetics and desire in art with the help of their overlapping circle of friends, lovers, and collaborators. Through hours of conversation with surviving members with their circle and unprecedented access to papers, journals, and previously unreleased photos, David Leddick has resurrected the influences of this now-vanished art world along with the lives and loves of all three artists in this groundbreaking biography.




The Hunger Games Official Illustrated Movie Companion


Book Description

Go behind the scenes of the making of THE HUNGER GAMES with exclusive images and interviews. From the screenwriting process to the casting decisions to the elaborate sets and costumes to the actors' performances and directors' vision, this is the definitive companion to the breathtaking movie.




Photography


Book Description

A comprehensive guide to all things photographic, from amateur snaps to professional-standard portraits. Discover the history behind photography and learn the skills to get the best from your photographs. A comprehensive all-in-one guide, Photography introduces you to the art, history, and culture of photography, and shows you how to take your own fantastic professional-standard photographs. An in-depth guide to all things photographic, Photography opens with a gallery of more than 30 key figures in photography, from 19th-century pioneers to the top photographers working today. The gallery provides fascinating contrasts between diverse genres, such as art photography, reportage, portrait, and wildlife photography. The book then tells the story of photography, from its "garden shed" beginnings to the rise of the "selfie" today. The second half of the book introduces cameras, accessories, and software, explaining what they can do and how to use them. It shows how to take better photographs by mastering the technical aspects of your camera, how to experiment with composition, colour and light, and how to digitally enhance your photos. Inspirational masterclasses covering all genres of photography - landscape, portraits, wildlife, architecture, art - also provide you with an opportunity to apply your newfound skills in a clear and practical way and give advice on becoming a professional photographer yourself.