This book covers the entire photographic process from a technical standpoint - not only detailing the 'how' but also explaining the 'why' that is so often missing from photography texts.
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Efthimia Bilissi, Senior Lecturer in Image Science at The University of Westminster, UK; Associate member (ARPS) and Accredited Imaging Scientist (AIS) of the RPS and Michael Langford, Renowned author, teacher, and practitioner who inspired thousands and taught many more as Photography Course Director at the Royal College of Art, London, UK. Elizabeth Allen, principal lecturer in Imaging Science at the University of Westminster, Andy Golding, Head of the Department of Photography and Film, University of Westminster and Sophie Triantaphillidou, principal lecturer in Imaging, the Leader of the University’s Imaging Technology Research Group and the Course Leader of the BSc (Hons) Clinical Photography at the University of Westminster. Langford's Advanced Photography is the only advanced photography guide a serious student or aspiring professional will ever need. In this eighth edition, Efthimia Bilissi continues in the footsteps of Michael Langford by combining an unrivalled level of technical detail with a straightforward writing style while simultaneously bringing the text firmly in to the digital era. This book covers the entire photographic process from a technical standpoint - not only detailing the 'how' but also explaining the 'why' that is so often missing from photography texts. From the workings of cameras, lenses, digital imaging sensors and software to new hot topics such as HDR imaging, digital asset management, and even running your own photography business, everything a serious photographer could need to extend their art into professional realms is covered. The book also benefits from a full glossary, charts and inspirational full color images throughout, with summaries and projects at the end of each chapter to reinforce the theory.
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Efthimia Bilissi, Senior Lecturer in Image Science at The University of Westminster, UK; Associate member (ARPS) and Accredited Imaging Scientist (AIS) of the RPS and Michael Langford, Renowned author, teacher, and practitioner who inspired thousands and taught many more as Photography Course Director at the Royal College of Art, London, UK. Elizabeth Allen, principal lecturer in Imaging Science at the University of Westminster, Andy Golding, Head of the Department of Photography and Film, University of Westminster and Sophie Triantaphillidou, principal lecturer in Imaging, the Leader of the University’s Imaging Technology Research Group and the Course Leader of the BSc (Hons) Clinical Photography at the University of Westminster. Langford's Advanced Photography is the only advanced photography guide a serious student or aspiring professional will ever need. In this eighth edition, Efthimia Bilissi continues in the footsteps of Michael Langford by combining an unrivalled level of technical detail with a straightforward writing style while simultaneously bringing the text firmly in to the digital era. This book covers the entire photographic process from a technical standpoint - not only detailing the 'how' but also explaining the 'why' that is so often missing from photography texts. From the workings of cameras, lenses, digital imaging sensors and software to new hot topics such as HDR imaging, digital asset management, and even running your own photography business, everything a serious photographer could need to extend their art into professional realms is covered. The book also benefits from a full glossary, charts and inspirational full color images throughout, with summaries and projects at the end of each chapter to reinforce the theory.