
Langford's Basic Photography
The guide for serious photographers
Focal Press
8th Edition
Published on 16. March 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
448 pages
978-0-240-52035-3 (ISBN)
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Description
Langford's Basic Photography has informed the work and career of many of the world's leading photographers. It is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of photography, from pre-capture to output, written for photographers who want to understand the principles behind photography and how to create great images.
In this book you will learn:
. How images are formed and how to control what you capture* The best camera and lens type for your work * The principles and equipment of lighting * How to organize the picture and measure exposure * How to edit, organise and store digital images * How to print, finish and present your photographs * How to get your work noticed
Stunning photographs and visual learning - key principles and techniques are explained using diagrams and images. Inspirational and thought-provoking shots are shown throughout, from key images by photography greats to those by working professionals. Projects and Summaries at the end of each chapter help to cement newly learned skills and get you exploring key techniques.
This 8th edition has been entirely restructured and rewritten for digital photography. It will continue to instruct, inspire and motivate up and coming photographers for generations to come.
Michael Langford, renowned author, teacher, and practitioner, is a legend because of his skill that balanced art and technique. He inspired and taught thousands as Photography Course Director at the Royal College of Art, London, UK.
Anna Fox is Head of the BA Photography program at the University College of the Creative Arts at Farnham, UK and has been working in photography for almost twenty years. Her work has been exhibited in numerous shows around the world.
Richard Sawdon Smith is Deputy Head of the University College for the Creative Arts at Maidstone, UK. He is an award-winning studio photographer, exhibiting worldwide for over twenty years.
The Langford Series
Langford's Starting Photography - The ultimate introduction to photography, covering all the beginner photographer needs in order to start achieving great results
Langford's Basic Photography - The authoritative classic for beginner to intermediate photographers wanting to understand the principles behind photography and how to put them into practice
Langford's Advanced Photography - Highly respected guide for the serious photographer wanting to advance their skills and produce professional results
Level: BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE
In this book you will learn:
. How images are formed and how to control what you capture* The best camera and lens type for your work * The principles and equipment of lighting * How to organize the picture and measure exposure * How to edit, organise and store digital images * How to print, finish and present your photographs * How to get your work noticed
Stunning photographs and visual learning - key principles and techniques are explained using diagrams and images. Inspirational and thought-provoking shots are shown throughout, from key images by photography greats to those by working professionals. Projects and Summaries at the end of each chapter help to cement newly learned skills and get you exploring key techniques.
This 8th edition has been entirely restructured and rewritten for digital photography. It will continue to instruct, inspire and motivate up and coming photographers for generations to come.
Michael Langford, renowned author, teacher, and practitioner, is a legend because of his skill that balanced art and technique. He inspired and taught thousands as Photography Course Director at the Royal College of Art, London, UK.
Anna Fox is Head of the BA Photography program at the University College of the Creative Arts at Farnham, UK and has been working in photography for almost twenty years. Her work has been exhibited in numerous shows around the world.
Richard Sawdon Smith is Deputy Head of the University College for the Creative Arts at Maidstone, UK. He is an award-winning studio photographer, exhibiting worldwide for over twenty years.
The Langford Series
Langford's Starting Photography - The ultimate introduction to photography, covering all the beginner photographer needs in order to start achieving great results
Langford's Basic Photography - The authoritative classic for beginner to intermediate photographers wanting to understand the principles behind photography and how to put them into practice
Langford's Advanced Photography - Highly respected guide for the serious photographer wanting to advance their skills and produce professional results
Level: BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE
Reviews / Votes
'The design of the series clearly reflects the aims and objectives of the authors in terms of format, visual appearance and organisation of the content. Readers are presented with easily accessible, no nonsense, how-things-happen, textbooks of key photographic skills.'Richard Sadler FRPS, MA
More details
Edition
8th New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Keen novices, serious enthusiast/amateur photographers, and knowledge-seeking/ aspiring professionals interested in self-teaching. Students studying photography/digital imaging/art and design/graphics both at school, and full-time tertiary education worldwide.
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-240-52035-3 (9780240520353)
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Persons
Michael Langford, renowned author, teacher, and practitioner, is a legend because of his skill that balanced art and technique. He inspired and taught thousands. As Photography Course Director at the Royal College of Art, London, UK, his key involvement with photography courses and exams set the standard worldwide.
Author
Renowned author, teacher, and practitioner who inspired thousands and taught many more as Photography Course Director at the Royal College of Art, London, UK
Head of the BA Photography Programme at The Surrey Institute of Art & Design and has been working in photography for almost twenty years.
Professor of Photography & AIDS Cultures and Head of the Arts & Media Department at London South Bank University
Editor
Head of the BA Photography Programme at The Surrey Institute of Art & Design and has been working in photography for almost twenty years.
Professor of Photography & AIDS Cultures and Head of the Arts & Media Department at London South Bank University
Content
Introduction; What is Photography?; Light: How images are formed; Analogue photography: cameras and film; Light sensitive media and formats; Lenses, camera kits and various extras; Exposure measurement; Digital photography: cameras and kits; Lighting: principles and equipment; Organising the picture; Where photographs go; Films, filters; Film Processing; Printing: facilities and equipment; Printing techniques; Digital Image Manipulation and printing inc Digital retouching and Permanence and archiving; Finishing and presenting work; Appendices; Glossary; Index.