Short description:

This seminal photography text, now in its 11^th edition, has been revamped, reorganized, and modernized to include the most up-to-date and need to know information for photographers. Introducing all the key concepts and fundamentals of photography, this book is a must have for any photographer?s bookcase.

Long description:

This seminal photography text, now in its 11th edition, has been revamped, reorganized, and modernized to include the most up-to-date and need-to-know information for photographers. Introducing all the key concepts and fundamentals of photography, this book is a must-have for any photographer?s bookcase.

Providing examples and practical information throughout to allow photographers to apply concepts to their own work, the text explains the fundamentals of photography in an accessible way. Fully updated to reflect the dynamic changes in the industry, this 11th edition includes expanded and updated content focusing on advances in camera technology and digital lighting, connecting with the global photography industry and professional networks through social media, updated images throughout, and a new chapter on new digital outputs.

Ideal as a foundational text for students of photography as well as a key reference for professionals.

Praise for the Previous Edition:

?Langford's Basic Photography is the definitive text in its subject area, and this new edition is a significant improvement of an already class-leading text.?
Stephen W. Kelly, senior lecturer, School of Engineering and Digital Arts, University of Kent, UK

?The quality of writing is lucid and clear, as are the images and illustrations. It is entertaining as well as informative and easy to navigate: this invites casual dipping in just for fun as well as study, which is a huge advantage and aid in learning and assimilating knowledge.?

John Gulliver, course leader, BA (Hons) Digital Photography, Ravensbourne, UK

?This text will serve well as an excellent resource for anyone interested in photography, amateur to professional.?

Ralph R. Ristenbatt, III, instructor/senior research assistant, Pennsylvania State University, Forensic Science program, US

?A great overview of analog and digital photography methods for student reference and to reinforce classroom instruction.?

Steve Lambert, artist, Associate Professor of New Media, State University of New York Purchase College, US

?This book is essential reading for the photographer. Its strength is in the amount of information and the easy to understand language. The chapters are practical and organized in a straightforward manner. It is an indispensable guide and reference that will always serve as a resource.?

JoAnne Seador, adjunct professor, Nassau Community College; instructor, School of Visual Arts, NYC

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1. What is Photography?; Chapter 2. Light: How Images Are Formed; Chapter 3. Lenses and Filters: Controlling the Image; Chapter 4. Cameras;Chapter 5. Exposure Measurement; Chapter 6. Organizing The Picture; Chapter 7. Lighting; Chapter 8. Digital Workflow; Chapter 9. Digital Postproduction; Chapter 10. Film and Film Processing; Chapter 11. Black and White Printing: Techniques, Equipment, and Facilities; Chapter 12. Moving Image and Photography; Chapter 13. Finishing and Presenting Work; Chapter 14. The Expanded Digital Photography Field; Appendices; Glossary