August 20, 2009

Bervin Johnson, Robert E. Mayer, and Fred Schmid, “Opportunities in Photography Careers”
McGraw-Hill | ISBN: 0071437231 | 2004-09-16 | 161 pages | PDF | 1.3 MB
Comprehensive information on a career in photography will provide readers with everything they need to make an informed career choice
They’ll find out what life is like on the job, what to expect in terms of compensation, training requirements and places to go for more information.
Highly focused content allows readers an in-depth introduction to this specialized field.

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Mastering Digital SLR Photography (Mastering) by David D. Busch
Publisher: Course Technology PTR; 1 edition (December 21, 2004) | ISBN-10: 1592006051 | PDF | 9 Mb | 280 pages

This unique guide emphasizes digital “photography”, rather than software. You’ll learn how to take compelling pictures and make great images using imaging technology while focusing on the special strengths of digital SLR cameras. Whether you’re a snap-shooting tyro, or an experienced photographer moving into the digital SLR realm, you’ll find the knowledge you need inside the pages of “Mastering Digital SLR Photography.” If you have mastered you digital camera’s basic features and now wonder what to do with them, this is your dream guide to pixel proficiency. Learn how to overcome the quirks and maximize the strengths of your dSLR camera. From lens selection and creative exposure techniques to controlling composition and mastering special features, this book will help you effectively combine the essentials of photography with digital technology.

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Julie Adair King, “Shoot Like a Pro! Digital Photography Techniques”
McGraw-Hill Osborne Media | ISBN: 0072229497 | 2003 | 256 pages | PDF | 8.6 MB

Produce the kind of images that would otherwise demand a professional photographer or darkroom–or both. Through a series of tutorial projects, author Julie Adair King shows readers how to light shots, choose the right camera settings, use camera accessories and photographic software, and much more. You’ll learn step-by-step to use your existing digital camera for professional results. Set up a home studio, create a 360-degree panoramic image, learn low light and action photography, work in black and white, and adopt many other professional techniques.

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