If you have ever wanted to improve your photography skills here is a great guide. From basic camera proficiency to advanced photoshop finishing techniques this book is up to date, full colour and very informative.
Here is the introduction from the book.
Th ere has never been a more exciting time to be a photographer. With rapid advances in camera technologies and a competitive marketplace, you can purchase a superior camera for a fraction of the cost of the previous year’s models. Th is fact, combined with the advancements in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, along with the rise of the Internet as a publishing platform for photographers, means that you can unlock the true potential of your digital photos. This book is expressly designed to help you make the most of your digital photos, whether you are a beginner wanting to progress beyond the Auto mode on your camera or a seasoned shooter looking to make your photos shine in Lightroom. Either way, you will benefi t from the sage advice, step-by-step tutorials, and philosophical guidance harvested from our years as professionals.
The first part of this book, “Creating the Image,†written by Jay Dickman, helps you become familiar with your camera’s settings so you can use them comfortably in any situation, like a craftsman using a favorite tool to ply his or her trade. By drawing from Jay’s 30-plus years of experience as a professional photojournalist, you can heed his advice for photographing travel, action, and landscapes to ensure that your portfolio will look better than ever before.
Once you’ve photographed your masterpiece, Jay Kinghorn walks you through the steps required to build an efficient workflow in Lightroom—from editing through image correction to printing. His advice comes from years of working as a workflow consultant to professional photographers and larger corporations, and he offers a pragmatic and effective approach to help you take advantage of the latest tools and techniques for digital imaging.
Together, these two professional halves give you a complete road map for improving your digital photographs. Digital photography is a dynamic, growing field. To keep you up-to-date on the latest equipment, techniques, and software available, we’ve created the Perfect Digital Photography companion website at www.PerfectDigitalPhotography.com. Here, you’ll find bonus material; the authors’ recommendations on favorite hardware, software, and techniques for creating and managing digital photos; and advice on selecting cameras, inkjet printers, papers, and monitors. To stay abreast of the latest information in the world of digital photography, visit www.PerfectDigitalPhotography.com or join the Perfect Digital Photography group on Facebook.