Dimensions
193 x 233 x 10mm
Conquer the fundamentals of digital black and white photography with this new guide that focuses on the shot, not just the gear.
* Focuses on all aspects of black and white, including composition, light, contrast, texture, exposure, filters.
* Includes complete coverage of color conversion and post processing with Lightroom and Nik Silver Efex Pro, the software used by professionals.
* Expert tips and techniques for capturing landscapes, portraits, studio, lifestyle, and documentary style images.
After buying that amazing new DSLR, users need a book that goes beyond the camera manual to teach them how to take great shots. For photographers interested in black and white, this guide by pro photographer John Batdorff will help them conquer the fundamentals and capture stunning pictures. Batdorff starts with the basics--composition, light, contrast, and textures--and when to choose black and white. He covers all the key camera features that affect the image (regardless of what type of DSLR the reader has), including the shutter speed's ability to freeze and convey motion, as well as aperture's direct correlation with depth of field. Once the user has captured the shots, John takes them step-by-step through color conversion and post-processing in Lightroom. He also covers the cool enhancements that can be added with Nik Software Silver Efex Pro. This guide is for beginning-to-intermediate digital photographers to understand the basics and bring their own unique artistic expression to any situation whether taking portraits, action shots, landscapes, studio, or lifestyle shots. Beautifully illustrated with large, compelling photos, this book teaches how to take control of photography to get the image the photographer want every time they pick up the camera
