Mastering Nature Photography

A one-stop resource to shooting and selling nature photography, this guide provides a comprehensive real-life account of the field's working conditions along with the artistic, business, and technical skills needed to succeed in it. The information is presented in a practical field-guide format, for users of both traditional and digital equipment. Topics covered included basic techniques and practices of nature photography-from the various types of environments, objects, and equipment to questions of style, composition, and mood. This guide also covers organizational, business, and career issues-from planning and organizing a one-time photo expedition for a magazine shoot to selling one's work to a nature stock agency. ? Will appeal to serious professionals and beginning photographers, as well as thrill seekers ? CD-ROM includes 500 breathtaking full-color photos of nature shots ? Advertising in Popular Photography and Photo District News

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