The Best of Professional Digital Photography

NOW AVAILABLE!

LEARN HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR DIGITAL CAPTURE AND WORKFLOW FOR UNPRECEDENTED QUALITY

Digital imaging has a stronghold on the photographic industry. In this book, Bill Hurter provides you with a behind-the-scenes look at how the world's finest photographers craft their images, work with clients, and set the bar for other photographers. You'll learn about the advantages that working digitally offers, what features to consider when shopping for an SLR, how to choose studio ligting equipment, and how to optimize your workflow. You'll also discover fail-safe tips that will allow you to prevent color shifts and ensure consistent color from one image to the next. Covering a wide array of topics related to all aspects of digital capture, this book offers something for everyone.

FEATURES:

•Selecting the camera and accessories, lighting units, and computer hardware and software you need for professional capture

•Camera settings and shooting techniques for making the most of each and every digital image you capture

•Strategies for fine-tuning your images and adding an array of creative effects in Photoshop

•Color management techniques, surefire device profiling strategies, and tips for creating an effective and efficient digital workflow

•Techniques and images from the world's predominant portrait, wedding, nature, and commercial shooters

SPECS: 8.5x11, 128 pages, 180 full-color photos and 20 screen shots. ISBN: 1-58428-188-X

Bill Hurter is the editor of Rangefinder magazine, a monthly publication for professional photographers. He is the former editor of Petersen’s PhotoGraphic magazine and a graduate of Brooks Institute of Photography, from which he holds a BFA in professional photography and an honorary Masters of Science degree. He has been involved in professional photography for more than twenty-five years.

OTHER BOOKS BY BILL HURTER:
    The Best of Family Portrait Photography
    The Best of Photographic Lighting
    The Best of Digital Wedding Photography
    The Best of Children’s Portrait Photography
    The Best of Portrait Photography
    The Best of Wedding Photography, 2nd Ed.
    The Best of Wedding Photojournalism
    The Best of Adobe Photoshop
    Wedding Photographer's Handbook
    The Portrait Photographer’s Guide to Posing
    Group Portrait Photography Handbook, 2nd Ed.
    Portrait Photographer’s Handbook, 2nd Ed.
    DIGITAL QUICK GUIDE: Digital Portrait Photography 101