Black and White Photography by Henry Horenstein

One thing that was a small drawback for me is that this book is all about film photography. So don't be put off by the black-and-white focus if your interest in photography is general. The book got me thinking about contrast, composition, lighting, and range of focus, which is important no matter what kind of photography you're into. This book is all about taking black and white photos, but has lots of info that is relevant to photographers who shoot in color, which is what I normally do. That still sort of bugs me and seems counter-intuitive, but I think I at least understand now. It even finally cleared up something I'd never understood, which is why larger f-stop numbers denote smaller openings. This book was perfect for that, explaining well how f-stops and shutter speeds effect photographs. I got it because I just got my first SLR camera, and wanted a book that would help me make sense of all the things the new camera lets me control manually, like the aperture and shutter speed. In DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: A BASIC MANUAL, bestselling author Henry Horenstein provides step-by-step instructions, full-page prints, and line illustrations to illuminate every aspect of digital photography, from exposure controls and shutter speed to image editing, printing methods, and even file storage.This book was a fantastic manual for any photographer. Most photography schools now teach both 'wet' and digital photography, but many programs are abandoning their darkrooms entirely, requiring students to only use digital cameras. More people are taking pictures than ever before, from serious hobbyists using digital SLRs to rank amateurs using cell phones. 'The recent boom in digital camera sales has dramatically revived interest in photography. The first digital textbook by legendary photography teacher Henry Horenstein, Digital Photography is the best guide yet for aspiring digital photographers, essential both for photographers transitioning from film to digital and those learning the art of photography for the first time.'.

Topics covered include essential information for both film and digital photography, such as exposure controls and shutter speed, as well as digital-specific information on image editing, printing methods, and even file storage. All concepts are fully illustrated with sample work by internationally renowned professionals, representing editorial work, photojournalism, and everything in between. 'This thorough, concise, and easy-to-use guide to capturing digital photographs provides an entire step-by-step course for budding digital photographers. Introduction: getting started - Digital capture - Camera lens - The shutter - Camera exposure - Subject lighting - Scanning - Image editing - Printing and other output

Black and White Photography by Henry Horenstein