Stock Photography 2nd Edition

Welcome to the 2nd Edition of Stock Photography. The book has been substantially updated with an added chapter containing information on how to prep images and get them ready for submission to the stock photo agencies and, most important, how to avoid the dreaded rejections we all get from the reviewers at those agencies.I have sold thousands of photographs online through stock photo agencies, and to the national and international media using the techniques described in this book. I'm going to show you how to use those techniques to take better photographs than you ever thought possible. Ron Leach, publisher of Shutterbug Magazine, in his foreword to the book, says the book "is full of easy-to-follow and effective techniques for improving your photographic skills and marketing your work."I have been making a good living with my camera for more than 30 years. Second only to my wife, my camera is the best friend I've ever had. It's taken me the world over; I've stayed at the world's finest hotels and resorts, played the world's greatest golf courses, dined in the best restaurants, and lived a very good life; I couldn't have done it without my trusty Nikon. I shoot photographs for a living, full time. I sell photos for a living, and I do it every day; you can do it too.This book is designed for you folks who would like to learn how take good photographs and make money selling them online to stock photo agencies? You'll learn, not only how to take photographs that will sell, and continue to sell, but you'll learn how take them consistently and to order. There are 12 steps to becoming a successful stock photographer. Each step is covered in this book, in detail, chapter by chapter. I will take you step-by-step through each technique.I will show you how to take stock photos that will sell and resell, not just now and again, but consistently and to order, and you'll learn how to sell your photos online. You'll also learn the art of good composition, how to properly focus your camera to ensure that the image is acceptably sharp from foreground to infinity, and how to properly expose your photograph; all of which is crucial if you want to sell your photos through the online stock photo agencies. Master the techniques you'll learn in this book and you'll become a better photographer than you ever thought possible. You WILL be able to shoot good stock photos. In short, you'll learn how to be a stock photographer.

One of the main concerns for digital photographers today is asset management: how to file, find, protect, and re-use their photos. The best solutions can be found in The DAM Book, our bestselling guide to managing digital images efficiently and effectively. Anyone who shoots, scans, or stores digital photographs is practicing digital asset management (DAM), but few people do it in a way that makes sense. In this second edition, photographer Peter Krogh -- the leading expert on DAM -- provides new tools and techniques to help professionals, amateurs, and students: Understand the image file lifecycle: from shooting to editing, output, and permanent storage Learn new ways to use metadata and key words to track photo files Create a digital archive and name files clearly Determine a strategy for backing up and validating image data Learn a catalog workflow strategy, using Adobe Bridge, Camera Raw, Adobe Lightroom, Microsoft Expression Media, and Photoshop CS4 together Migrate images from one file format to another, from one storage medium to another, and from film to digital Learn how to copyright images To identify and protect your images in the marketplace, having a solid asset management system is essential. The DAM Book offers the best approach.

Welcome to the 3rd Edition of Stock Photography. The book has been substantially updated and compressed, which means we have been able to lower the price. The book now contains new photographs, and a lot more of them, plus an expanded chapter containing in-depth information on how to prep images and get them ready for submission to the stock photo agencies and, most important, how to avoid the dreaded rejections we all get from the reviewers at those agencies. I have sold thousands of photographs online through stock photo agencies, and to the national and international media using the techniques described in this book. I'm going to show you how to use those techniques to take better photographs than you ever thought possible. Ron Leach, publisher of Shutterbug Magazine, in his foreword to the book, says the book "is full of easy-to-follow and effective techniques for improving your photographic skills and marketing your work." I have been making a good living with my camera for more than 30 years. Second only to my wife, my camera is the best friend I've ever had. It's taken me the world over; I've stayed at the world's finest hotels and resorts, played the world's greatest golf courses, dined in the best restaurants, and lived a very good life; I couldn't have done it without my trusty Nikon. I shoot photographs for a living, full time. I sell photos for a living, and I do it every day; you can do it too. This book is designed for you folks who would like to learn how take good photographs and make money selling them online to stock photo agencies? You'll learn, not only how to take photographs that will sell, and continue to sell, but you'll learn how take them consistently and to order. There are 12 steps to becoming a successful stock photographer. Each step is covered in this book, in detail, chapter by chapter. I will take you step-by-step through each technique. I will show you how to take stock photos that will sell and resell, not just now and again, but consistently and to order, and you'll learn how to sell your photos online. You'll also learn the art of good composition, how to properly focus your camera to ensure that the image is acceptably sharp from foreground to infinity, and how to properly expose your photograph; all of which is crucial if you want to sell your photos through the online stock photo agencies. Master the techniques you'll learn in this book and you'll become a better photographer than you ever thought possible. You WILL be able to shoot good stock photos. In short, you'll learn how to be a stock photographer.

This is an unsurpassed collection of 500 superb images that represent the world's best photographers from the mid-19th century to today, arranged alphabetically by photographer, from pioneers such as Gustave Le Gray and Daguerre to icons such as Robert Capa, to innovative and emerging photographers around the world. Original.

Photography is a complex craft. Some excel at the technical side of image-making, focusing perfectly on the subject, releasing the shutter at just the right moment and making exposures with the precise amount of light. Others are artists and storytellers, capturing a fleeting moment in time which inspires a viewer to gaze upon an image and ponder its meaning. The best photographers are masters of both. In this highly visual, informative new book, Angela Faris Belt discusses the four crucial elements of photography that are essential for successful technical and conceptual image-making: .the photographic frame and its borders .quality of focus as determined by the aperture or lens .shutter speeds and their effects in relation to time and motion .the physical media used to create the aggregate image Step-by-step guidance including informative screen shots, traditional darkroom and Photoshop techniques, suggested exercises, and before and after images help both film and digital photographers improve their skills, learn new techniques, and better understand their craft. More than 300 stunning, full color images and portfolios featuring the work of over 40 prestigious artists provide visual inspiration as well as a gorgeous collection of artwork for photography enthusiasts.

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Develop your students' subject knowledge and skills using this second edition of the WJEC GCSE Geography student book. Featuring updated case studies, practice questions and clear presentation of key terms, this thoroughly revised edition provides students with the up-to-date knowledge they need to succeed at GCSE. - Contains coherent coverage of every core and optional theme in a single volume, with clear explanations of key concepts throughout - Engages and challenges students of all abilities with an exciting, thematic approach, brought to life by Welsh, UK and international place references - Improves students' ability to interpret, analyse and evaluate geographical information through practical, skills-focused activities that involve data, maps and photographs - Boosts candidates' confidence approaching examination by providing extensive practice questions for each assessed theme This book also includes coverage of WJEC Geography A.

Exam board: AQA Level: GCSE Subject: Geography Equip your students for AQA GCSE (9-1) Geography with our fully revised second edition Student Book. Our expert author team, John Widdowson, Rebecca Blackshaw, Meryl King, Sarah Wheeler, Simon Oakes and Michael Witherick bring you revised case studies and examples, as well as a wealth of new practice questions to help your students apply their knowledge to succeed at GCSE. - Enables students to learn and practice geographical, mathematical and statistical skills through engaging activities specifically designed for the 2016 curriculum - Develops students' skills responding to a range of questions with topic-specific Question Practice in each section, supplemented by practical insight from skilled teachers with examining experience - Incorporates possible fieldwork enquiries throughout with expert advice on the fieldwork assessment from authors specialising in this key area - Reduces your research time using the up to date contemporary case studies featuring UK and international examples - Features new examples and fully up-to-date statistics and examples, equipping you to teach a thoroughly contemporary course