Michael Langford

Basic Photography

THE MOST DIRECT AND RAPID MEANS TO ETERNAL BLISS

Written in an accessible straightforward style, this book looks at the world of photography. The book is illustrated throughout with clear diagrams and photographs, and numerous step-by-step demonstration sequences. Photography covers all the reader needs to know about how to take better pictures, as well as increasingly ambitious projects to inspire all photographers. Most modern camera models are featured.

Creative Photography

Efthimia Bilissi

The Guide for Aspiring Photographers

Langford's Advanced Photography

Michael John Langford

A mine of information that is easily found. . . plenty of inspiring photographers and small enough to be carried around in the gadget bag' CAMERA WEEKLY This new edition is extensively revised to incorporate all the recent developments in 35mm photography

Michael Langford's 35mm Handbook

Andrew Bruce

Anna Fox

Richard Sawdon Smith

This seminal photography text, now in its 11th edition, has been revamped, reorganized, and modernized to include the most up-to-date and need-to-know information for photographers. Introducing all the key concepts and fundamentals of photography, this book is a must-have for any photographer’s bookcase. Providing examples and practical information throughout to allow photographers to apply concepts to their own work, the text explains the fundamentals of photography in an accessible way. Fully updated to reflect the dynamic changes in the industry, this 11th edition includes expanded and updated content focusing on advances in camera technology and digital lighting, connecting with the global photography industry and professional networks through social media, updated images throughout, and a new chapter on new digital outputs. Ideal as a foundational text for students of photography as well as a key reference for professionals.

The Guide for Serious Photographers

Langford's Basic Photography

Police Sergeant Timothy Fuller is employed by a secret anti-terrorism group, in the wake of continued attacks from political extremists.

Price of Blood

Langford's Basic Photography is a seminal photography text. First published in 1965, it has informed the work and career of many of the world's leading photographers. The new, 9th edition, continues the tradition of its predecessors, reflecting the same comprehensive mix of scholarly and practical information. It covers every aspect of photography, from capture through to output, both digital and analogue. There is an emphasis on explaining the 'how to' of photography, but Langford's Basic also includes in-depth coverage of the fundamental principles that govern the art, such as how light behaves, optics, and the shutter. This ensures that the reader comes away with not only a good grasp of photographic technique, but also an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals that will help them to better understand how great photography is made. As such, it functions both as an excellent coursebook for students of photography, and a great primer and reference for amateur enthusiasts. The new edition has been fully updated to reflect dynamic changes in the industry. These changes include: an expansion and overhaul of the information on digital cameras and digital printing; an emphasis on updating photographs to incude a wider range of international work; replacement of many diagrams with photos; overhaul of the analogue sections to give a more modern tone (ie exposure measurement and film and filters with some more dynamic photo illustrations); a fully edited and updated photography timeline. This landmark text is an essential purchase, both for new photographers as an introduction, and for established photographers as an invaluable reference work.

Projects; 7 Lighting: principles and equipment; Basic characteristics of lighting; Lighting equipment; Practical lighting problems; Special subjects; Summary; Projects; 8 Organising the picture; Noticing subject features; Structuring pictures through the camera; Where photographs go; Summary; Projects; 9 Films, filters; Silver halide emulsions; Features common to all films; Choosing films for black and white; Films for colour photography; Storing film - before and after exposure; So which film is 'best'?; Filters - how they work; Filter kits; Summary; Projects; 10 Exposure measurement.

Discusses technical and artistic aspects of photography such as camera operation, darkroom procedures, and picture composition.

Starting Photography

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.

Philip Andrews

Starting with the basics of camera control and moving on to shutter speeds, aperture, zoom and flash, Langford's Starting Photography gives you the only introduction to digital photography you'll ever need. Once you've mastered the basics, examples and projects allow you to explore the key methods for capturing a variety of subjects from portraits and pets to landscapes and sports photography, alongside straightforward advice on using editing software to get the best out of your digital shots, will have you producing unforgettable images in moments. More inspiring than a textbook, more interesting than a reference, and more in-depth than a photography class, Langford's Starting Photography is the only guide you need to start taking great images.

Langford's Starting Photography

Nuovo trattato di fotografia moderna

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The Most Direct Means to Eternal Bliss

The Direct Means to Eternal Bliss

The De Vere Papers

'Basic Photography' is a longstanding international bestseller and continues to be the introductory textbook for photography courses throughout the world. Key features: practical assignments, so you can put into practice what you've learned chapter summaries for easy revision a clear and concise approach to essential photographic principles, assuming no prior knowledge comprehensive coverage of both black and white photography, processing and printing; colour photography, digital manipulation and film processing suitability for students of all ages and all photographic courses This new edition now includes: extended coverage of digital imaging techniques: from capturing images digitally, to scanning and using manipulation software and the ethics involved updated and re-structured contents to suit the new Art (Photography) A Level hundreds of stunning full colour photographs throughout illustrating the main points from the text inspirational images from world famous photographers including: Bill Brandt; Henri Cartier-Bresson; Edward Weston and David Hockney. The late Michael Langford formerly taught at the Royal College of Art for many years, becoming Course Director. He was intimately involved with photography courses and examination syllabuses at all levels and as a result fully understood what a student needed. His other books for Focal Press include 'Starting Photography' 2nd edition, 'Advanced Photography' 6th edition, and 'Story of Photography' 2nd edition. 'Advanced Photography' is the companion volume to 'Basic Photography', and for students wishing to progress further, will take the aspiring photographer a step forward on the ladder to a career in photography.

Whether you're a serious enthusiast, a student or a training professional, this book covers it all; from genres, cameras, lenses, digital imaging sensors and films to insights into photography as an industry.

Advanced Photography is a practical book for students and serious enthusiasts who wish to achieve more professional looking results. From choosing lenses and camera equipment, to film types and technical data, lighting and tone control, processing management and colour printing; the book offers technical solutions and practical advice on all aspects of professional photography. The book has now been fully revised, to include not just the latest camera equipment and films, but explains how new digital methods can be used alongside silver halide systems - allowing the reader to benefit from the best practical features of each. Written as a companion volume to the international bestseller Basic Photography this book has enjoyed a long established reputation as a technical`bible' for new professionals. It will appeal to anyone wishing to improve on their basic skills in practical photography - enabling you to acheive a higher standard of work and to deal more professionally with clients, agents and suppliers. The late Michael Langford was Former Photography Course Director at the Royal College of Art in London. He was intimately involved with photography courses at all levels and as a result fully understood what a student needed. His other books for Focal Press are: 'Basic Photography', 'Story of Photography' and 'Starting Photography'.

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