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The Joy of Digital Photography (Lark Photography Book)
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by Jeff Wignall
Sales Rank: 332630
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List Price: $19.95
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Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: Lark Books September 28, 2006
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1579909477
ISBN-13: 978-1579909475
Product Dimensions:
10.8 x 8.3 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
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This volume, from a contributor to The Joy of Photography (2000), is glossy enough to be a coffee-table book yet packed with information useful for anyone interested in digital photography, from parents who simply want to e-mail photos of their new babies to aspiring photographic artists. Technology and artistry are both addressed: clear explanations of pixels, jpeg and tiff formats, types of digital cameras, and how to use a camera together with a personal computer, among other topics, are nicely balanced with suggestions for composing attractive shots, enhancing images, and adding special effects. Numerous clear, bright full-color photos provide attractive examples of techniques and results discussed in the text, which is suitable for beginners yet detailed enough for those more familiar with technology, photography, or both. Unfortunately, black-and-white photography is given short shrift here, except for a brief section on retouching old photos that have been scanned. A glossary, index, and list of Web sites round out this complete, well-designed guide. Diane Foote
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
--This text refers to the
Hardcover
edition.
Product Review
"It's the book that finally makes the connection between classical photo technique and the potential of digital imaging." -- eDigital Photo Magazine
"Wignall makes everything sound so easy and exciting" -- Deseret Morning News (Salt Lake City, Utah)
"the best in photo books, truly encouraging photographers to discover the fun in making great digital pictures." -- PC Photo Magazine
--This text refers to the
Hardcover
edition.
Customer Reviews & Comments
This review is from: The Joy of Digital Photography (A Lark Photography Book) (Hardcover)
Rarely do the mastery of an art and the mastery of teaching that art fall to the same person, but Jeff Wignall seems to be the exception that proves the rule. This how-to book lives up to its title - the passionate enthusiasm Wignall obviously feels for his subject matter is joyous and contagious. This book is a well-written comprehensive manual on how to grasp every element of digital photography as well as many elements of classical photography. From beginning theory to advanced technique and insider secrets from the pros, Wignall lays it out in a step-by-step manner. His voice resonates with originality and expertise. Most photos in the book are his and some are quite stunning - the book is fun to leaf through purely for the visuals. Wignall writes super-clearly, with wit, character and humor. He de-mystifies technical details that could easily intimidate amateurs like myself. It's evident that a ton of love, thought and research went into this work and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in digital photography or even just photography in general.
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The Joy of Digital Photography (Lark Photography Book)
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