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Photography Outdoors: A Field Guide for Travel and Adventure Photographers — James Martin

Focus: Outdoor and travel photography

If you’re a photography enthusiast, you know what you see isn’t always what you get with outdoor shots. This book will help you improve your skills and make the most of your photos with a comprehensive guide to travel, action and adventure photography. Two of the best outdoor photographers — Art Wolfe and Mark Gardner — share recommendations on exposure settings, techniques for creative composition and advice on taking those hard-to-get close-up shots.

This book (fifth edition, printed in 2000) references film photography more than digital, but the concepts still apply.

Minimalist Lighting — Kirk Tuck

Focus: Professional techniques for location photography

The book is aimed at photographers who want to create stunning images without investing in expensive lighting equipment. Discover practical advice for using natural light and simple lighting setups to achieve a range of effects, from soft and flattering to dramatic and edgy. The author covers topics like choosing the right lighting gear, understanding light quality, and using reflectors and diffusers effectively. The book includes case studies to demonstrate how minimalist lighting techniques create striking images. It is an invaluable resource for photographers who want to achieve professional results with minimal equipment and a focus on creativity and technique.

Photographing water — Take pictures of lakes, rivers, streams and waterfalls.

Guidelines — Learn how to print, mat and frame your photos, including do-it-yourself, local and online options.

HDR — Digital sensors in today's cameras cannot capture an extreme range of light or tonality like our eyes. High dynamic range (HDR) technology enables digital photography that covers these extremes.

DSLR sensor cleaning — The sensor in a DSLR camera will naturally attract dust, which will show up as spots on a photograph. This document provides information on the tools and steps to clean a camera's sensor. Incorrectly cleaning a sensor can damage a camera and result in expensive factory repairs. You must carefully follow the instructions that come with the cleaning tools to avoid damaging your camera.

Night photography — Learn about location selection (including safety and security), photo equipment, composition, focus issues, ISO settings and the effects of overexposing or underexposing night photos.

Off-camera lighting on the cheap — Discover tips, equipment and purchase options for cheap, off-camera lighting.