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Allworth Press offers a fine selection of books on the art of photography, and related titles. Through an association with Allworth Press, I have included some of these titles here. Clicking on the banner will take you to their site, where you can browse or search for others, including other subject matter.

The Digital Imaging Dictionary The Digital Imaging Dictionary

For the new or experienced person working with digital imagery, this is a complete resource for understanding the essential concepts, terminology and technology. ". . . an admirably clear, completely current reference to the terminology used in acquiring, enhancing, and outputting digital images. . . . All but the most experienced digital practitioners can learn a lot from this book. . . ." --Stock Photo Report "If you're unsure how to communicate in the digital world, keeping this book by your side would be a good idea." --Communication Arts

Photography for Writers Photography for Writers

Reading this exceptionally clever, completely fresh approach to selling words through pictures could be the turning point in the career of many writers. Just as writer look for ways to publish more work, editors search for complete materials to publish. By creating packages that combine text and pertinent pictures, writers can find new markets for their work. Everything a writer needs to know to develop competency at photography is explained, including composing shots that are just what editors want. Publishing on the World Wide Web is also covered, as are the legalities involved in photo publication.

Talking Photography: Viewpoints on the Art, Craft, and Business Talking Photography: Viewpoints on the Art, Craft, and Business

by Frank Van Riper. In Talking Photography, award-winning Washington Post photography columnist Frank Van Riper assembles the cream of his popular columns to delight readers with a treasure chest of photographic insights. Readers will find expert answers to dozens of basic, yet rarely addressed technical questions, from shooting pictures under fluorescent light to defending oneself against bloodthirsty mosquitoes. They'll also find cutting-edge interviews with industry icons; captivating essays on the everyday events and great moments in the life of a photographer; and reviews of great photography-related books and shows. Engagingly written and packed with technical tips, creative inspiration, and intriguing anecdotes, this remarkable guide is an absorbing read for every photography lover. 6 x 9, 288 pages; Paperback, ISBN 1-58115-208-6.

Historic Photographic Processes Historic Photographic Processes

Masterful visual treats abound in this manual of nineteenth-century photographic processes with complete directions on how to achieve these stunning effects. This book's clearly written instructions and detailed supply lists guide readers through many different methods of producing handmade photographic images. Chapter titles indicating the processes include Salted Paper, Albumen Paper, Cyanotype, Kallitype, Platinum and Palladium, and Carbon and Carbro. Comprehensive sections on safety, chemicals, and resources, as well as an up-to-date list of relevant Internet sites, complete the text.

The Photographer's Guide to Marketing and Self-Promotion, 3rd edition The Photographer's Guide to Marketing and Self-Promotion, 3rd edition

by Maria Piscopo. A veteran photographer's rep reveals how to find more clients and make more money. This newly revised third edition has been brought completely up-to-date to reflect current photo market trends and the latest techniques for using the Internet. The book explains how to build a marketing plan that incorporates self-promotion, advertising, direct marketing, public relations, and the Internet. Promotion pieces, portfolios, researching and winning clients, negotiating rates, finding and working with reps, computers, and the ethics of good business are just a few of the topics covered. "Piscopo's book is full of specific, practical information. Promotion pieces, portfolios, advertising, public relations, rates, reps, . . . are just a few of the other topics covered in this excellent manual." --Popular Photography. "As a veteran photographer's rep, author Piscopo knows what she's talking about. . . . With this book, you can get the benefits of Piscopo's 20 years in the business for less than $20." --Studio Photography. 6 3/4 x 10, 192 pages; Paperback, 40 b&w photographs, ISBN 1-58115-096-02.

The Photographer's Internet Handbook, revised edition The Photographer's Internet Handbook, revised edition

by Joe Farace. Packed with internet-savvy guidelines and essential search techniques, this brand-new edition of the best-selling manual has been brought completely up to date to discuss the latest in browsers, research techniques, and self-promotion strategies. Also included is a brand-new chapter on marketing work through the Internet, as well as new sections on building and maintaining a Web site and protecting images on-line. Plus, this latest edition is packed with dozens of recommended Web sites along with candid one-on-one interviews detailing some of the creative ways professional photographers are successfully using the Internet in their business. 6 x 9, 232 Pages; Softcover, ISBN 1-58115-084-9. ". . . saves the reader time by cutting through all of the Internet hype and technobabble, while giving the photographer a springboard into the potentially rewarding world of cyberspace." --Mike Wilmer, founder of CompuServe's Photography Forum

The Photographer's Assistant, revised edition The Photographer's Assistant, revised edition

by John Kieffer. This one-of-a-kind resource introduces aspiring photographers to the art and skill of assisting top-notch pros--an incomparable way to learn the field and launch one's own promising career as a professional camera artist. Revised and expanded to include the latest information on multimedia, Internet, and CD-ROM developments, this reliable guide offers technical tips on camera equipment, lighting, surface preparation, studio and location shoots--all from the perspective of what the assistant must know. Seven top photographers give canid views on what skills and personal attributes they seek in assistants, what they pay them, and how well their helpers have succeeded in becoming pros themselves. 6 3/4 X 9 7/8, 256 pages; Softcover, ISBN 1-58195-080-6.

Mastering the Basics of Photography Mastering the Basics of Photography

by Susan McCartney. The perfect camera-bag companion for every serious novice photographer who shoots on location in the field, this clear, nontechnical book shows how to achieve desired effects every time. The basics of camera function are explained in language that's easy to understand, giving complete coverage of film, light, lens apertures, shutter speeds, exposure, metering, and focusing, with printing, storing, and showing of work also included. Fully explored are composition and training the photographer's eye to handle light and contrast, with many sample assignments offering fledgling photographers practice shots to sharpen skills. The full range of popular subjects includes adults, children, events, and travel; flowers, gardens, nature, and animals; landscapes, seascapes, sunsets, and sunrises; abstractions, graphics, impression, and close-ups; buildings, interiors, and still lifes. 6 3/4 X 9 7/8, 192 pages; Softcover, 130 b&w illustrations, ISBN 1-58115-054-7.