Product Description

Advanced Photography is a practical book for students and serious enthusiasts who wish to achieve more professional looking results. From choosing lenses and camera equipment, to film types and technical data, lighting and tone control, processing management and colour printing; the book offers technical solutions and practical advice on all aspects of professional photography. The book has now been fully revised, to include not just the latest camera equipment and films, but explains how new digital methods can be used alongside silver halide systems - allowing the reader to benefit from the best practical features of each.

Written as a companion volume to the international bestseller Basic Photography this book has enjoyed a long established reputation as a technical`bible' for new professionals. It will appeal to anyone wishing to improve on their basic skills in practical photography - enabling you to acheive a higher standard of work and to deal more professionally with clients, agents and suppliers.

The late Michael Langford was Former Photography Course Director at the Royal College of Art in London. He was intimately involved with photography courses at all levels and as a result fully understood what a student needed. His other books for Focal Press are: 'Basic Photography', 'Story of Photography' and 'Starting Photography'.



Benefit from the help given to improve your photography skills
Easy to follow, practical guidance with clear, inspirational illustrations
Keep up with the latest cameras, films and digital technology with this successful guide

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1031964 in Books
• Published on: 1998-04-10
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 2.01 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 336 pages

Review
'This is an important book. It should be in the library of every photographic establishment, educational or commercial, and on the personal shelves of every budding professional photographer.'
The British Journal of Photography.

'You can't call yourself a photographer without it.'
Professional Photographer

Voted one of the Top 10 best Photo Books of the Year by Popular Photography magazine ' ...the bible for any commercial photo lab and an easily portable tool for the professional or advanced amateur in the field.'

'essential for anyone setting out on a photographic career today. Buy this, along with the companion Basic Photography, and you;ll have the answer to almost any technical query you can think of.'
Amateur Photographer

'If you're serious about your photography and really want to move on, rush off to your local library to borrow this book....crammed full with useful information.'
Photo Technique

' Photography students should add this to their essential book list.'
PRACTICAL PHOTOGRAPHY

From the Publisher
Written as a companion volume to the international bestseller Basic Photography this book has enjoyed a long established reputation as a technical`bible' for new professionals. It will appeal to anyone wishing to improve on their basic skills in practical photography - enabling you to achieve a higher standard of work and to deal more professionally with clients, agents and suppliers.

About the Author
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.