Looking Good

Librarians who find themselves having to photograph some aspect of their libraries for publicity, instruction, annual reports, etc, but who have little technical skill or training in photography should find this how-to guide is just what they need. Bial walks the reader through the entire photography process from equipment considerations to technique while addressing the unique problems and challenges encountered in shooting a library and its activities. He begins with a brief overview of cameras and film and its characteristics. He then moves on to the applications of photography in the library, which include explanations of the kinds of photographs most often used in the library (from architectural images to candid photographs) and numerous, full-colour photographs to illustrate his text. Finally, Bial shows the reader how to easily take good photographs, covering technique, composition, consideration of light, and he shares some practical advice on dealing with film processing labs, camera stores, etc. A listing of related reading materials is included.