Focus on travel photography : focus on the fundamentals / Haje Jan Kamps.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kamps, Haje Jan.

Contributor:

Safari, an O'Reilly Media Company.

Series:

Focus On

Focus on series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Travel photography.

Freelance photography.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (305 p.)

Edition:

1st edition

Other Title:

Travel photography

Place of Publication:

New York : Focal Press, 2012.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Author Haje Jan Kamps knows that you are travelling for two good reasons: to experience great things, and to get great photos of your travels. He also understands very well how people's eyes tend to glaze over when phrases like "Circles of Confusion" or the "Inverse Square Law" are brandished about, and focuses instead on great photographs, and how to take them. A realistic and easy-to-follow approach to travel photography puts the fun back into photography, and by following a series of simple exercises, you'll learn much more about photography than you would have thought possible! Focus on Travel Photography covers the basics of photography in brief before throwing itself into the real essence of travel photography: landscapes, people, and capturing the spirit of your destination. Finally, the author explores how you can download, edit, and distribute your photos while you're on the move-all without being over-burdened with equipment.

Contents:

Focus On Travel Photography Focus on the Fundamentals; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; About the Author; Chapter 1: Introduction to Travel Photography; Two ways of travelling; The traveler who takes photos; The photographer who travels; How to become a luckier photographer; Planning ahead; Let's take a closer look at "luck"; "This photo is good. How can I make it better?"; Analyzing your own photos; Thinking about your safety and security; Violent crime; Your most valuable possessions; Insurance; Remember to put down your camera!; Chapter 2: Equipment for the Road

Choosing a camera bodyCompact cameras; Bridge cameras; EVIL camera bodies; SLR camera bodies; Lenses; Tripods for travel; Lighting equipment on the move; Computer equipment for travel; Chapter 3: Basics of Travel Photography; What could possibly go wrong?; Exposure explained; Equivalent exposures; Shutter speeds and freezing motion; Aperture and depth of fi eld; Using ISO to its full effect; Exposure modes; Choosing a metering mode; File formats: Shoot in RAW!; The X-ray machine: Are we worried?; Customs: A problem?; Chapter 4: Landscapes and Vistas; The philosophy of landscape photography

Are all landscape photos in landscape format?The straight and narrow: Thinking about your horizon; Exploring depth of field in landscape photography; Overview shots; Using strong lines in landscape photography; Close-ups and context; The color and direction of light; Following (and breaking) the rule of thirds; Nighttime photography; Panoramas; An illustration of scale; Urban landscape photography; Chapter 5: Photographing People on the Move; Ethics of photographing people; Encouraging people to pose; People in everyday life: Street photography

Head to the marketplace for instantly great travel photosSimplifying your composition; Lighting for people: Natural light; Group portraits; Fill flash; Silhouettes; Sports photography; Chapter 6: Capturing the Spirit of Your Destination; Telling a story with your photos; Keeping a visual travel diary; Adding context to your photographs; Capturing historical buildings and photographing architecture; Photographing in museums; Photographing in houses and locations of worship; Taking photos of food and drink; Chapter 7: Wildlife Photography; Thinking about what to pack for wildlife photography

Practical considerationsMacro wildlife; Photographing big cats; Photographing birds; Underwater photography; Chapter 8: The Mobile Digital Darkroom; A laptop for photo editing on the road; Other accessories for digital editing; Choosing the right software; Photography workflow; Evaluating and editing your photos; Editing your photos: Cropping; Editing your photos: Color balance; Editing your photos: Contrast and saturation; Editing your photos: Black and white; Stitching Panoramic photographs; Chapter 9: Sharing and Showing Off Your Travel Photos; Keeping a travel blog

Sharing your photos online

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

OCLC-licensed vendor bibliographic record.

ISBN:

9786613921772

9781138372245

1138372242

9781283609326

1283609320

9781136108785

1136108785

9780240823997

0240823990

OCLC:

819615028