The Creative Monochrome Image

This guide for any photographer who wants to master a 35mm SLR or medium format camera features a range of ideas designed to take black-and-white photography beyond its traditional format and create dramatic images using easy-to-master techniques.

Get the best results from your camera Shoot breathtaking portraits and action photos Take control of color, focus, and exposure Shoot like a pro with your Canon dSLR Photographers who like full control over all aspects of their images use digital SLR cameras—and the Canon EOS Rebel T8i/850D gives you that power plus the ability to shoot video in 4k resolution and edit images right in the camera. In twelve easy-to-follow chapters, veteran photography author Julie Adair King helps you understand the basics of photography, the tools in your camera, and proven techniques that will produce shots that even pros will envy. Inside... Customize your camera Get a grip on technical stuff Choose the best shooting mode Solve exposure problems Manipulate image focus Record 4k video Shoot and convert RAW photos Connect to a smartphone or tablet

An inspirational bible for monochrome photography - this second edition almost doubles the content of its predecessor showing you the path from visualization to print

Say cheese! Explore this beginner-friendly guide to digital photography with the Nikon Z fc camera With a design that looks like an old-school film camera, the Nikon Z fc makes photographers want to grab this very-modern model off the shelf and start taking photos. But if you really want to set your pictures apart from the average snapshot, you need Nikon Z fc For Dummies. This book takes you on a comprehensive and user-friendly tour of the Nikon Z fc camera, its settings, and all of its automatic and manual options. You’ll learn how to control exposure, take advantage of advanced focusing options, fix color problems, and get the best image quality. You’ll also get: Accessible instruction on tried and tested photography techniques Instruction on how to adjust color and exposure settings Strategies for when to use your camera’s auto options to when to take full control of settings Ideal for anyone who wants to get the most out of their Nikon Z fc camera, Nikon Z fc For Dummies covers the photography basics you need to understand to take fantastic pictures along with how to apply those techniques to the Nikon Z fc.

An inspirational bible for monochrome photography - this second edition almost doubles the content of its predecessor showing you the path from visualization to print

Joe Farace is an award-winning photographer with more than 30 books and 1,600 articles to his credit. So there’s no one better to take monochrome into the digital age. Whether you’re shooting digital black and white from your camera or converting color photographs to monochrome on the computer, you’ll discover an array of unique, innovative, and inspirational techniques suitable for shutterbugs of every level. Farace explains what kinds of software programs are best, and how to use them to manipulate your photos in diverse ways. He also discusses various in-camera effects including toning and soft focus. The detailed information and instruction cover everything from creating traditional looking black-and-white or sepia images, to adding color selectively for a one-of-a-kind, fine-art approach.