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Indispensible tricks and techniques for snapping great photos in any situationWith affordable, high-quality DSLR and mirrorless cameras more popular than ever, taking and sharing pictures has become an integral part of daily life. Features 50 step-by-step projects and over 200 color photographs, Focus and Filter is an essential compendium of professional secrets for novices looking to improve any shot - from the planned portrait to a moment-in-time event. In this handy and helpful guide, award-winning photographer Andrew Darlow delivers edgy insight into the world of professional photography while revealing the little tricks that only the most talented artists know. He shows how to avoid the mistakes that doom most beginner's photos and enables them to take beautiful shots in any circumstance.
About the Author
Andrew Darlow is a photographer, author and digital imaging consultant. He has lectured and conducted seminars and workshops around the world at photo-related conferences, and for photography organizations, including the Advertising Photographers of America (APA) , The Center for Fine Art Photography, the Arles Photo Festival and the International Center of Photography (ICP) . His editorial and fine-art work have been featured in numerous magazines, including Photo District News, PDN Gear Guide, Popular Photography, Professional Photographer, Rangefinder and Woman's World. His work has been widely exhibited and his prints are held in many private collections.
Darlow is editor of The Imaging Buffet (www.imagingbuffet.com) , an online resource with news, reviews, and interviews covering the subjects of photography, printing, and new media. His book, "301 Inkjet Tips and Techniques: An Essential Printing Resource for Photographers" (Course Technology, PTR) was chosen as the winner in the "Photography: Instructional/How-To" category of The National Best Books Awards, sponsored by USA Book News. For more information, visit the book's companion site at http://www.inkjettips.com.
Darlow's love of cats and dogs began at a very young age, and his photographs of canines and felines have played an important role in his career. His pet photography has been featured in many publications, including Animal Fair magazine, The Home News Tribune (New Jersey) , and The AKC Gazette, the official publication of the American Kennel Club. In his newest book, "Biscuit for Your Thoughts," his dog portraits are paired with canine-inspired photographs from more than 15 years as a professional photographer.
