- Paperback: 191 pages
- Publisher: Focal Press; 3rd Revised edition edition (30 April 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 024051484X
- ISBN-13: 978-0240514840
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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"I would strongly recommend this as first class reading for any photographers, not just beginners, as a means of extending your practical knowledge of photography ... it is also most useful for photography examinations. Amateur Photographer Michael Langford is an experienced and expert writer on photography ... 'Starting Photography' is reasonably priced, immensely practical and very well illustrated. Visual Education
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A practical book for the absolute beginner. Learn how to compose your pictures for more visual effect, understand the camera controls that will allow you more creative freedom, tackle different subjects and difficult lighting conditions, photograph in a studio and process and print your own pictures in the darkroom. Each chapter is fully illustrated with colour examples and suggestions for practical exercises allow you to practice and explore different effects. Features include: * how to select and compose a good shot * how different cameras operate: whether film, digital or APS * how to use camera controls; shutter speed, focus, zoom setting, use of flash etc. for creative effect * advice on tackling different subjects * visually identifying and overcoming common faults * exploring simple special effects and unusual images * setting up an indoor studio * processing and printing your own black and white prints in the darkroom * ways of mounting and presenting your work 'Starting Photography' is an authoritative start-up guide written by a leading photography writer with an international reputation. This edition is eminently suited to practical photography courses and has been updated to cover the latest City and Guilds 9231 syllabus. It also includes projects designed to encourage experimentation.
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119 of 119 people found the following review helpful
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As a tutor in photography, this book offers my students a sound basis for their learning and understanding of the medium. It acts as a great reference guide which they can carry in their camera bags at all times. The visual examples are intersting and inspiring; exactly what the new photographer needs.
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I brought this book to aid my A-level photography course, I have found it very helpful. It explains everything clearly using text and diagrams.
It would be a great asset to any photographer but especially useful to beginers
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This is a first class read for any photographer, not just beginners and students. Very practical handbook to own and i found it useful for examinations.
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Starting Photography
Good book for beginners. I myself am not a beginner but been out of it for a while so was a bit rusty but this book helped me refresh my photography skills again.
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The book arrived promptly. It was in good condition. The content, although based on the film camera rather than digital, still proved useful. Read more
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Just buy it and see. Then buy his other advanced books and see. It's the light...
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I got this book as part of a basic photography correspondance course and found it most useful. It really covers a good range of topics and techniques and is well explained and easy... Read more
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