Photography - A Queer History examines how photography has been used by artists to capture, create and expand the category 'Queer'. It bookmarks different thematic concerns central to queer photography, forging unexpected connections to showcase the diverse ways the medium has been used to fashion queer identities and communities.
How has photography advanced fights against LGBTQ+ discrimination? How have artists used photography to develop a queer aesthetic? How has the production and circulation of photography served to satisfy the queer desire for images, and created transnational solidarities?
Photography - A Queer History includes the work of 84 artists. It spans different historical and national contexts, and through a mix of thematic essays and artist-centred texts brings young photographers into conversation with canonical images.
An innovative introduction to photography's hottest genre The excitement and spontaneity of street shooting make it a perennial favorite for budding photographers, establishing it as the ideal training ground for honing the skills needed to anticipate and successfully capture dramatic scenes on the fl y. A thorough understanding of the best equipment, optimal technical settings and fastest shooting techniques makes any photographer ready and able to seek out and seize captivating images everywhere they look. With the unique collaborative structure of the Photo School series, readers learn from the professional critiques of Michael Freeman as he works with exciting new talents, and the host of creative exercises featured throughout the book will encourage them to hit the streets with confidence and skill.
All the monochrome expertise you need in a handy, pocket-sized package Photographers everywhere have come to trust Ilex's Field Guides as the ultimate in portable photo expertise. Packed with practical knowledge and all written by specialist professional photographers, these handy titles have sold hundreds of thousands of copies worldwide. In this volume, renowned photographer Michael Freeman addresses one of photography's most popular - and challenging - areas: black and white. With advice on lighting, shooting, conversion and post-production, this is know-how that no photographer can a? ord to be without.
Why photo-blogging matters - and how to do it well Photographers of the past rose to fame through word-of-mouth, as editors swapped names and compared notes. Success was elusive, and publication went only to the favoured few. Those days are, happily, gone - and now anyone can get their work noticed, sharing their skill and passion with an unsuspecting world. A photo blog is the key: a deceptively simple, powerful tool that - if well managed - will take you from unknown to photo star. This book is for photographers - enthusiast and pro alike - who want to make that journey, and it teaches all the key skills necessary to set up, maintain and build the audience of a successful photo blog. From the technicalities to the principles of writing appealing posts, let top blogger Jolie O'Dell be your expert guide.
Quickly master the key techniques of digital image editing Everyone has taken photos which, for one reason or another, have not turned out as hoped. With this easy-to-use introduction to the key tools and techniques of photo editing, Michael Freeman shows you how to li™, your work from good to great, enhancing your images using the powerful capabilities of today's photo-editing so™, ware. You'll learn how to carry out all kinds of edits, from fi xing lens distortion and correcting colour to touching up a portrait or adding drama to a cloudy sky. There's a section on the tools of photo-editing, and another on exciting special eŸ, ects like solarization or retro processes. Thoroughly illustrated with Michael's own photos and detailed step-bystep exercises, this is the perfect introduction to the possibilities of the digital darkroom.
Master the art of imaginative photo-manipulation Ever since Man Ray imposed the sound holes of a violin onto his model's back, photographers have been enthusiastic practitioners of surreal art. With the advent of high-quality digital photo-manipulation the possibilities for creativity have become infi nite. This book reveals the latest developments in the fi eld and demystifi es the techniques used by modern surreal photographers, whether they favour straight-out-of-the-camera surrealism or sophisticated digital manipulations. Breaking down the shooting and editing process so any reader can follow, this book provides step-by-step instructions for creating extraordinary scenes. With contributions from numerous artists, including Natalie Dybisz, Jon Jacobsen and Patrick Desmet, readers will be able to explore many di£ erent styles, from impossible landscapes to unsettling portraits.
Hobbyist photographers do not consider that they have really mastered the art of photography until they are confident working in black and white. As well as being the genre of the medium that has the longest history - with great names like Edward Weston, Ansel Adams, Henri Cartier-Bresson and so on all creating their best work in monochrome - it is still closely associated with modern fine art photography, gritty reportage, sensitive portraiture and atmospheric landscape alike. In Top Tips for B&W Digital Photography, B&W expert John Beardsworth breaks the art down into easily-understood and quickly applied tips and tricks that photographers at any level will find useful. Richly illustrated with gorgeous examples and practical work-throughs, the book covers every area of the field, including shooting tips, the zone system, different ways of converting colour RAW files, post production, and printing for exhibition and sale. With its wealth of inspiring photography and a practical, friendly approach, this title is sure to prove popular with aspiring and practicing B&W photographers alike.
The popularity of specialist periodicals testifies to the fact that landscape photography is perhaps the single most popular genre among hobbyist DSLR owners. In this title, experienced professional landscape photographer Carl Heilman II gives the benefit of a lifetime spent shooting spectacular wilderness and mountain shots, offering a host of easy-to-digest tips and tricks that will allow photographers of all abilities to lift their landscape work to the next level. The reader will learn how to harness natural drama, use difficult lighting situations to your advantage and capture unusual perspectives, all the while benefiting from Carl's clear instruction and beautiful landscape work.
In the age of social networking, a self-portrait will be the most important photo you ever take. This book will show you how to create images of yourself that capture your personality and express your creativity - or just make you look hot! Shooting Yourself isn't a technical book, but roams in search of inspiration for great self-portrait photos. A series of themed chapters ('A Touch of Innocence', 'Turning the Drama to Eleven' and 'Getting Saucy' for instance) introduce a world of fresh, talented shooters whose great work depends on original ideas, not expensive equipment. The book then goes on to give you practical advice on location shooting, action shooting and photo-compositing - plus toy cameras, and successful 'sexting'. Packed with fresh imagery, practical tips and accessible introductions to the principles of portrait photography, Shooting Yourself is a unique title in the category, and is certain to delight a new generation of digital photographers.
Quickly make the most of the pictures you've taken Photographers often talk of the dry, mechanical term workflow but what they mean is using modern software - from iPhoto to Lightroom - to bring lightning speed to their creative vision. From family days out to professional studio shoots, it's never been more important to quickly handle hundreds and thousands of photographs without losing any or getting swamped. That's what this book is all about. This book covers everything from camera and computer equipment to the main software tools, as well as simple techniques you can use to manage your approach more successfully. You'll quickly become efficient without spending thousands on extra gear, perfect for shutterbugs who'd rather enjoy their photography than spend their lives hunting through hard drives and websites
The first edition of Michael Freeman's The Digital SLR Handbook was the first book to clearly explain how a thorough knowledge of your DSLR's operation could improve your photography, and it swiftly became an international best-seller. This third edition, thoroughly reworked and with a wealth of new material, brings the book completely up to date with the latest technical innovations and camera capabilities.
Breaking digital photography down into three basic areas Capture, Workflow and Editing Michael Freeman explains in depth how the design of a camera affects its operation, and offers a wealth of advice on capturing and processing the image that matches your vision best.
Like all the titles in this successful series, The Low Light Photography Field Guide offers advice from a respected expert and professional. In this volume, Michael Freeman looks at an area that remains problematic for photographers with even top-of-the range equipment: low light.
Opening with a section on the qualities of different kinds of low light, the book then deals with ways of overcoming gloomy situations, whether you're shooting hand-held or on a tripod. Post-production fixes are also covered, allowing the reader to turn difficult shots into amazing images.
In The Photographer's Eye, Michael Freeman showed what a photographer needs to do in the instant before the shutter is released. In the sequel, The Photographer's Mind, he explained the way that professional photographers think a picture through before taking it. Both of these international best-sellers featured Michael's own photography: stunning landscapes, revealing portraits, and fascinating street photography.
Now, in The Photographer's Vision, he examines the work of photography's greats, explaining how to look at a photo and how to learn from looking at it.
The featured work includes some of the most distinguished names in photography's history: Nick Knight, Frederick Henry Evans, Frans Lanting, Tim Page, Wolfgang Tillmans, Nan Goldin, Paul Outerbridge, Walker Evans, Cindy Sherman, Elliott Erwitt, Trent Parke, Jeff Wall, Paul Strand, Romano Cagnoni, Horst Faas, James Casebere and many more, making this book visually stunning as well as intellectually authoritative.
Android-driven smartphones have revolutionised the world of mobile phones, bringing iPhonelike touchscreens to a mass market and every phone includes a camera, always at hand. This is a book for every Android smartphone owner who has an interest in creating stylish, fashionable, exciting and unique photos, wherever they are. This book selects the best Android apps out there and teaches how to use them through clear illustrations, inspirational images and a friendly instructional text. This book takes the fun-and-free spirit of Lomography, and applies it to the camera thatï¿?s already in your pocket. The best apps are listed, a wealth of inspirational case studies are included, and youï¿?ll be introduced to the most exciting mobile photography in the world. With Android phones outselling iPhones in the US, and set to do so worldwide in 2011, this book's time has come ï¿? Android users often ask where they can get the best photo apps this book will guide them straight there Readers will learn how to join a global community and share insights, ideas and images
Understand the seasons, understand landscape photography. Landscape photography has always been one of the most deceptively difficult genres to master, thanks in no small part to the ever-changing conditions. This book helps you cut through that issue and shoot standout landscape pictures whatever time of year, showing not just the technical equipment that will make it easier to capture your vision, but also helping you develop the eye for colour, composition and mood that will make that vision worth capturing in the first place
