May and June photography book releases from GMC Distribution
Beyond Snapshots
How to Take That Fancy DSLR Camera Off "Auto" and Photograph Your Life Like a Pro
By Rachel Devine & Peta Mazey
For those who have upgraded to DSLRs but are unsure how to use them, this fun, inspiring guide offers tips and techniques for photographing their families, themselves and the world around them. Many of today's new DSLR owners use their cameras just like point-and-shoots, never taking them off "Auto." In this friendly guide, popular bloggers and Flickr superstars Rachel Devine and Peta Mazey show readers how to take control of their settings, then offer tips and techniques for capturing a range of life events, from falling in love to having a baby, celebratory gatherings, vacations, self-portraits, details of daily life at home and more.
ISBN: 9780817435806, paperback, £16.99, Amphoto
Understanding HDR Photography
By David Taylor
Understanding HDR Photography is a comprehensive guide – written by a professional photographer in a clear and jargon-free style – to understanding the techniques of shooting and post-processing HDR images. Step-by-step case studies clearly explain the theory and practice of shooting and processing HDR images, with hints and tips that help to avoid the pitfalls of this engrossing genre of photography.
ISBN: 9781907708541, paperback, £14.99, Ammonite
Nikon Coolpix P7100
By Jon Sparks
Nikon's new high-end compact digital camera, the Nikon Coolpix P7100, a contender against Canon's popular PowerShot G12, will appeal to those who want full control from their compact, perhaps as a DSLR backup or second camera. The P7100 is packed with features and controls and some fun filter effects. Reassuringly weighty in the hand, at 395g it's of barely pocketable dimensions, but a far cry from the cheaper compacts, which have fewer features. 19 selectable Scene modes will cope with most situations, there is in-camera image editing and full exposure control modes.
ISBN: 9781907708589, paperback, £14.99, Ammonite
The BetterPhoto Guide to Photographing Light
Learn to Capture Stunning Light in any Situation
By Jim Miotke and Kerry Drager
Amateur photographers will love this practical guide to understanding and maximising natural light, as well as modifying it with flash, for a wide variety of subjects including nature, landscapes, people, flowers, animals and travel destinations. The book’s conversational tone means readers will connect easily with it and the learn-by-doing assignments make concepts easy to grasp. Also includes more than 200 images from the authors and BetterPhoto contest winners that will provide instruction and inspiration throughout.
ISBN: 9780817424985, paperback, £16.99, Amphoto
The Luminous Portrait
Capture the Beauty of Natural Light for Glowing, Flattering Photographs
By Elizabeth Messina with Jacqueline Tobin; Foreword by Ulrica Wihlborg
Amateurs, wedding photographers and portrait photographers of all kinds learn how to maximise the beauty of natural light in this first-ever technique book from acclaimed photographer Elizabeth Messina. Natural light is by far the favourite choice of most amateur, wedding and portrait photographers, but many stick to conventional approaches, leaving the myriad, gorgeous possibilities of natural light unexplored. This first-ever book by popular wedding, lifestyle and portrait photographer Elizabeth Messina shares her secrets on capturing flattering natural light in any lighting scenario, to create luminous portraits that appear lit from within.
ISBN: 9780817400125 , paperback, £19.99, Amphoto
Portrait Photography
Secrets of Posing & Lighting
By Mark Cleghorn
Now completely updated, this bestselling portrait photography guide from acclaimed author Mark Cleghorn features easy-to-follow instructions and detailed photo sequences that help photographers, from beginners to aspiring professionals, create compelling images. With tips on software, studio lighting and equipment, settings and locations, poses and expressions and interacting with models, Portrait Photography covers every skill needed to master this creative medium.
ISBN: 9781454702436, paperback, £19.99, Lark
