Canon 50D: From Snapshots to Great Shots (Paperback)

Canon 50D: From Snapshots to Great Shots (Paperback) $16.49

Product Description
Now that you’ve bought the amazing Canon 50D, you need a book that goes beyond a tour of the camera’s features to show you exactly how to use the 50D to take great pictures. With Canon 50D: From Snapshots to Great Shots, you get the perfect blend of photography instruction and camera reference that will take your images to the next level! Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos, this book teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the image you want every time you pick up the camera.Follow along with your friendly and knowledgeable guide, photographer and author Jeff Revell, and you will:• Learn the top ten things you need to know about shooting with the 50D• Use the 50D’s automatic modes to get better shots right away• Move on to the Creative zone, where you have full control over the look and feel of your images• Master the photographic basics of composition, focus, depth of field, and much more• Learn all the best tricks and techniques for getting great action shots, landscapes, and portraits• Find out how to get great shots in low light• Fully grasp all the concepts and techniques as you go, with assignments at the end of every chapterWith Canon 50D: From Snapshots to Great Shots, you’ll learn not only what makes a great shot work—you’ll learn how to get that shot using your 50D. And once you’ve got the shot, show it off!

Join the book’s Flickr group, share your photos, and discuss how you use your 50D to get great shots at www.flickr.com/groups/canon_50dfromsnapshotstogreatshots

About the Author
Jeff Revell has been shooting professionally for more than 25 years, and has a wide range of expertise in everything from landscape to travel to urban photography. Widely known as the photographer behind the popular Photowalk Pro blog (revellphotography.com/blog), Jeff shares inspirational images, hosts lively discussions, and creates tutorials on digital photography techniques. In addition, he leads training classes and hands-on workshops on digital imaging technology around the globe.

Read a review here: Another Book Review: From Snap Shots to Great Shots (Canon 50D)

Photoshop in a Weekend BOOK

Photoshop in a Weekend (Paperback) by Mark Cleghorn
ISBN-13: 978-1861085573

Adobe Photoshop takes your photography to the next level—and now anyone can learn this richly featured creative tool in only 48 hours! Top photographer Mark Cleghorn has broken down the daunting Photoshop program into bite-sized sections that show exactly how to achieve specific results. He reveals the keyboard shortcuts that can save time and effort, and explains why each technique should be learned and when to use it. Color photographs and graphic screen captures walk beginners through the various menus, show how to fix common errors, and demonstrate the results of choosing different technical options.

About the Author
Mark Cleghorn (www.markcleghorn.com) is considered to be one of the most creative and influential portrait photographers today. One of a few photographers to be awarded a "Fellowship" by all three major photographic organisations, he has worked professionally for more than 20 years and specialises in portraiture and wedding photography. Mark is the author of four books for Photographers' Institute Press and he lives in Cardiff.

Real World Image Sharpening with Adobe Photoshop, Camera Raw, and Lightroom

Jeff Schewe's new book -- very popular topic: “Real World Image Sharpening with Adobe Photoshop, Camera Raw, and Lightroom”

Scott Kelby's quote "There are few topics as important as sharpening (and few that can support an entire book), but this topic, and this author, are right on the money. Kudos to Jeff for his work, and for his dedication to honoring Bruce’s legacy. I think Bruce would be very proud indeed."

Here are the links to the book Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and Borders

Photoshop CS4 Down & Dirty Tricks

From Dave Cross...http://davecross.blogspot.com/2009/05/down-dirty-tricks_13.html

Yesterday I had a chance to look though Scott Kelby's brand-new book, Photoshop CS4 Down & Dirty Tricks. Wow! It is packed full of (all new) really cool special effects - this is not a Camera Raw, fixing highlights, or retouching faces book! It's a designer's book and it's awesome. It includes a chapter on amazing 3D techniques (written by Corey Barker)The original Down & Dirty Tricks book (published in 2001 I think?) got a lot of people thinking of different ways to use Photoshop (beside simply editing photos), and the 2009 CS4 version really takes thing up a notch.

Download a sample chapter from Peachpit.

It's available now on amazon

March Book Shipping Offer from Scott Kelby

Want to learn Photoshop® tips from Scott Kelby? Or discover the power of layers from Matt Kloskowski? How about learning more about photography, Lightroom®, Photoshop Elements, or the iPhone? So many to choose from! Kelby Training wants you to have it all! March is a great time to stock up on training books. You'll learn more, be inspired, and save money! Because this month, you can get FREE SHIPPING when you spend $50 or more on books at Kelby Training. Call 800-201-7323 or visit www.KelbyTraining.com to take advantage of this great offer.

Make sure you use the code FREESHIPPING when you order. And don't take too long to pick what books you want, because this offer expires March 31, 2009!

MARK BOWIE's In Stoddard's Footsteps Book

MARK BOWIE ~ OUTDOOR IMAGES

In Stoddard's Footsteps Book Has Arrived!

I'm pleased to announce that I can ship signed, personalized copies of my new book, In Stoddard's Footsteps: The Adirondacks Then & Now, to arrive in time for Christmas. Limited edition hardcover - $35.95 ea.Softcover - $24.95 ea.Shipping - $3.50 for the 1st book, $0.50 ea. for additional copies NY and MA residents please add applicable sales tax (doesn't apply to shipping fees). To order, please mail a check to: Mark Bowie61 Howe Rd. Pittsfield, MA 01201 or call me at (413) 442-9125. If you'll be giving the book as a gift, please indicate how you'd like it personalized.

Also... I'm scheduling public presentations on the Stoddard project and invite you to visit my website, www.markbowie.com, for locations and dates.

Best wishes & Happy Holidays! Mark

Lessons in DSLR Workflow with Lightroom & Photoshop

You've captured great images with your DSLR, now what?

Jerry Courvoisier, Director of Digital Programs, is pleased to announce his new book entitled "Lessons in DSLR Workflow with Lightroom and Photoshop"

This book provides an easy-to-follow roadmap for importing, organizing, and editing your images using the best features of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop. The combined power of using both programs—automation with Lightroom and specialized processing in Photoshop—offers a complete and flexible solution for both serious hobbyists and professional photographers.Loaded with tips and techniques from a seasoned photographer, including a pre-shoot checklist for camera settings, Jerry delivers a digital workflow system that allows you to spend less time at your computer and more time behind the camera capturing great images.

The book is available from Peachpit Press and you can receive a 35% discount by entering code SANTAFE during checkout. Plus, U.S. customers get free shipping!

Landscapes of the Spirit

Bill Neill, recently completely rejuvenated his wonderful book of landscape photography, Landscapes of the Spirit, as an e-book. Landscapes of the Spirit — Digital Edition has been created as a high quality PDF from the original book. This beautiful book first came out in 1997, but now Bill has revitalized it, getting even better renditions of the original images because of new, high res scans and optimization work in Photoshop.

The book is available for $15 from Bill’s website, www.williamneill.com/books/spirit3.html. This is really a bargain for seeing some wonderful nature photography that will inspire you both in terms of the photography and Bill’s sensitivity to the natural world.