Photography in the Studio and in the Field : A Practical Manual Designed as a Companion Alike to the Professional and the Amateur Photographer

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Estabrooke, Edward M.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Photography in the Studio and in the Field" by Edward M. Estabrooke is a practical manual designed for both professional and amateur photographers, written in the late 19th century. This comprehensive guide covers a variety of photographic processes, including both the collodion method and the more modern gelatine bromide dry plates. It aims to provide readers with the necessary knowledge to successfully take and develop photographs, making it a valuable resource in the burgeoning field of photography. At the start of the manual, the author discusses the significant advancements in photographic techniques, particularly the introduction of the gelatine bromide dry plate, which improved upon the collodion process previously in use. Estabrooke emphasizes the importance of these developments for amateurs and professionals alike, promising that by studying this handbook, readers can quickly learn to capture and develop images effectively. He outlines specific procedures for preparing glass plates and detailing the necessary materials and processes, illustrating a step-by-step approach to mastering the art of photography. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Albert László, RichardW, P. G. Máté and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 53.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2013-06-18