"Paint Lab is packed with unique and experimental techniques and ideas in painting. This hands-on book is organized into 52 units, which may, but don't need to be explored on a weekly basis. The labs can be worked on in any order, so that you can flip around to learn a new mixed-media technique or be inspired by a particular painting theme or application. The underlying message of this book is that, as an artist, you should learn and gain expertise...

Früher oder später interessieren sich die meisten Fotografen für das Genre der Porträtfotografie. Eine andere Person vor die Kamera einzuladen und mit ihr stimmige Bildergebnisse zu entwickeln, ist auf ganz besondere Art und Weise reizvoll und herausfordernd zugleich. Wie wichtig eine vertrauensvolle Shooting-Atmosphäre für das Gelingen guter Porträtaufnahmen ist, zeigen Ihnen die erfahrenen Fotografen, Fototrainer und Autoren Cora und...

In The Photoshop Productivity Series: Automating Photoshop–the second in a three-part "Photoshop Productivity" series by Photoshop guru Dave Cross–Dave teaches you that Photoshop automation is really about having Photoshop do the most amount of work for you as possible. Wherever automation can make your job easier and take less time, there's an opportunity to have Photoshop be more efficient for you. In this ebook, Dave tackles Photoshop's built-in...

In Urban Exploration Photography: A Guide to Shooting Abandoned Places , photographer Todd Sipes offers a great introduction to "UrbEx" shooting, with its focus on photographing abandoned man-made structures. Sipes begins with a focused discussion on preparation for this unique genre of photography, including what to bring, both photography-related and other (such as clothes and accessories). Then he dives into the "How to Shoot" chapter, which discusses...

In Go Wider with Panoramic Photography , author and photographer Scott Wyden Kivowitz shares his insights and offers techniques for creating segmented panoramic photography, which involves manually capturing a single row of photographs and combining them into a panorama. You'll develop the skills that go into making panoramic photographs, from setup to capture and postprocessing. Along the way, you'll pick up important tips on stitching and editing...

"The digital camera has revolutionized photography. Sporting events, breathtaking landscapes, the mood of the sea, or a child's eyes as a present is opened-capture whatever fascinates you. Learn to use your images in ways only highly skilled professionals could manage a mere decade ago. With this practical guide in your camera bag, you'll have professional advice at your fingertips to help you get great shots, use all your camera's features, download...

Painting with light is magical. The flashlight is your brush and the scene is your canvas. Imagination and experimentation are your workflow. You control how long the beam strikes the subject, which angle it comes from, the color and softness of the light, and which part of the scene is illuminated. Few other forms of photography allow this level of creativity. Whether you're shooting starry landscapes or urban architecture, pro photographer Tim Cooper...