Studio Photography: Essential Skills

Author:   John Child ,  John Child (Photography Lecturer at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Edition:   4th edition
ISBN:  

9780240520964


Pages:   216
Publication Date:   18 August 2008
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

Our Price $60.99 Quantity:  
Add to Cart

Share |

Studio Photography: Essential Skills


Add your own review!

Overview

Studio photography is a common career path for aspiring photographers and students but the professional and commercial nature of the field makes it a challenging area to break into. Whilst other introductory books on the subject are often bogged down with too much technical detail or too many 'show-off' shots, Studio Photography: Essential Skills offers a practical and accessible guide to the fundamental techniques for successful studio photography. Whether photographing a person or a product, you need control over the light, mood and look to arrive at the perfect result for a particular assignment. This book takes a commercial and creative approach and considers the important elements of lighting, exposure, capture, art direction and the studio setting to ensure a successful shoot. With a clearly structured learning approach and a wide variety of activities and assignments to inspire and engage you, this is an informative, stimulating guide to the basics. Broaden your skills and increase your earning potential with Studio Photography: Essential Skills!

Full Product Details

Author:   John Child ,  John Child (Photography Lecturer at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Focal Press
Edition:   4th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.440kg
ISBN:  

9780240520964


ISBN 10:   0240520963
Pages:   216
Publication Date:   18 August 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

Table of Contents

Introduction; Characteristics of Light; Exposure and Light Meters; Contrast and Compensation; Sensitivity and Image Capture; Filters; On Location; The Zone System; The Studio; Lighting Techniques; Creative Techniques; Assignments; Glossary

Reviews

Author Information

John Child lectures in photography at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia - the leading photography course in the southern hemisphere. He has worked for many years as a professional photographer, with clients including Ford, Singapore Airlines, American Express and British Airways.

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions
Latest Reading Guide

MRG2025CC

 

Shopping Cart
Your cart is empty
Shopping cart
Mailing List