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  • Dressing Barbie

    A Celebration of the Clothes That Made America’s Favorite Doll and the Incredible Woman Behind Them

    by Carol Spencer ...
    A legendary fashion designer for Barbie shares the story of her adventures working behind-the-scenes at Mattel, and spotlights the creations that transformed the world’s most famous doll into a style icon in this beautifully designed fashion design book—published in commemoration of Barbie’s sixtieth anniversary—illustrated with 100 full-color photographs, including many never-before-seen images ... Read more

    $19.99 USD

  • Film Photography: Pocket Guide

    Loading and Shooting 35mm Film, Camera Settings, Lens Info, Composition Tips, and Shooting Scenarios

    by Rocky Nook ...
    Series Book 27 - The Pocket Guide Series for Photographers
    Quickly learn the basics of 35mm film photography: loading film, using the built-in light meter, the exposure triangle, composition tips, and shooting scenarios so you can capture great photos!Designed for photographers who want a quick introduction (or refresher) to 35mm film photography, this handy and ultra-portable quick reference Pocket Guide helps you get the shot when you’re out and about ... Read more

    $10.79 USD

  • Understanding Exposure, Fourth Edition

    How to Shoot Great Photographs with Any Camera

    by Bryan Peterson ...
    This newly revised edition of Bryan Peterson's most popular book demystifies the complex concepts of exposure in photography, allowing readers to capture the images they want.Understanding Exposure has taught generations of photographers how to shoot the images they want by demystifying the complex concepts of exposure in photography. In this newly updated edition, veteran photographer Bryan ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • Understanding Shutter Speed

    by Bryan Peterson ...
    The first book in the Understanding Photography series, Understanding Exposure, was a runaway best-seller, with more than 250,000 copies sold. Now author Bryan Peterson brings his signature style to another important photography topic: shutter speed. With clear, jargon-free explanations of terms and techniques, plus compelling “before-and-after” photos that pair a mediocre image (created using the ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • Authentic Portraits

    Searching for Soul, Significance, and Depth

    by Chris Orwig ...
    An honest and personal book about creating better portraits and becoming your best self.The most successful portraits take us well beyond the surface of how someone looks and show us the inner essence of who someone is. They reveal character, soul, and depth. They uncover hidden hopes and profound truths, revealing that authentic and deeply human light that shines within. And while technical ... Read more

    $29.59 USD

  • How to Print

    The Ultimate Guide to Achieving the Perfect Photographic Print

    by Glyn Dewis ...
    Master the complete photographic printing workflow—from monitor calibration to final presentation—and transform your digital images into stunning, gallery-quality prints!The art of printing photographs has become a forgotten final step for many photographers. Yet nothing compares to holding a beautifully printed photograph in your hands—the culmination of your creative vision from capture to final ... Read more

    $29.59 USD

  • A Street Photography Manifesto

    by Brian Lloyd Duckett ...
    Master street photography, conquer your fears, and find your unique voice.Street photography can be difficult, frustrating, and sometimes even a bit intimidating. But with the right mindset and tools, it can also be the most rewarding form of visual expression you’ll ever experience.To help you overcome the challenges of street photography, move beyond the cliche shots, and find your authentic ... Read more

    $19.49 USD

  • Simply Japanese

    100 Authentic Recipes for Easy Home Cooking

    by Maori Murota ...
    Enjoy delicious, healthful Japanese food anytime with this stylish four-color Japanese cookbook from the author of the international bestseller Tokyo Cult Recipes, featuring 100 authentic and simple recipes to get you cooking like a pro in your own kitchen.In Simply Japanese, Maori Murota gives homes cooks the ingredients, tools, and confidence they need to easily prepare dishes that are staples ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • David Busch’s Sony Alpha a6100/ILCE-6100 Guide to Digital Photography

    by David D. Busch ...
    Series series The David Busch Camera Guide Series
    David Busch’s Sony Alpha a6100/ILCE-6100 Guide to Digital Photography is your essential handbook for learning all the powerful – but easy to use -- features of Sony's most advanced entry-level APS-C mirrorless camera.This camera's new LCD swivels to face forward, making the camera excellent for self-portraits, vlogging, and other applications. The a6100 features a 24 megapixel sensor with 425 ... Read more

    $25.99 USD

  • Photography

    The Definitive Visual History

    by Tom Ang, TOM ANG PARTNERSHIP ...
    Learn how to take photos like the greats! Transform an interest in photography into an exciting hobby or possible professional endeavor with this fantastic photography ebookThe pages of this photography guide ebook take you on a journey through the development of photography. Explore its history, how it became an art form and how to apply its techniques to your own photos to create stunning ... Read more

    Was $19.99 USD Now $2.99 USD

  • Be Extraordinary

    Philosophical Advice for Photographic and Other Artists

    by Guy Tal ...
    An inspiring, educational, and practical book about philosophy and art, and finding a personally meaningful life.Teacher, philosopher, and author Guy Tal has written several best-selling books on photography, creativity, and expression. While it would be understandable to label Guy a “photographer,” it is more accurate to call him a philosopher and artist who has forged a creative life on his own ... Read more

    $25.99 USD

  • Photography for Beginners: The Ultimate Photography Guide for Mastering DSLR Photography

    by Joseph Scolden ...
    Are You Ready to Start Taking Jaw-Dropping Photos With Your DSLR?This is a complete, easy-to-understand guide that can be for a complete newbie to digital photography or a skilled photographer that wants to learn new skills.After reading this book and practicing the techniques, you will have a full understanding of DSLR photography and will be perfectly capable of taking absolutely stunning ... Read more

    Free

  • The Pioneer Woman Cooks

    Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl

    by Ree Drummond ...
    Paula Deen meets Erma Bombeck in The Pioneer Woman Cooks, Ree Drummond’s spirited, homespun cookbook. Drummond colorfully traces her transition from city life to ranch wife through recipes, photos, and pithy commentary based on her popular, award-winning blog, Confessions of a Pioneer Woman, and whips up delicious, satisfying meals for cowboys and cowgirls alike made from simple, widely available ... Read more

    $16.99 USD

  • Collins Complete Photography Course

    by John Garrett, Graeme Harris ...
    A practical, affordable and accessible home photography tutor. This inspiring project-based course book covers everything from basic composition to the latest digital darkroom techniques.Learn at your own pace as this practical, comprehensive course helps you develop your key photographic techniques. Contents include: step-by-step projects on exposure, aperture, lenses, light, filters, colour, ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • Portrait Photography: Learn to Shoot Portraits That Make You Look Like a Model in a Few Easy Steps!

    by Joseph Scolden ...
    Discover The Methods To Taking Absolutely Stunning PortraitsPortraits are probably one of the most sought after and most treasured photos we can have made of ourselves. If you look on the Internet you will see thousands upon thousands of people taking selfie and other photos of themselves with their cell phones, tablets and cameras. They will take these photos and post them on Twitter, Facebook, ... Read more

    Free

  • Digital Photography Complete Course

    Learn Everything You Need to Know in 20 Weeks

    by DK ...
    Series series DK Complete Courses
    Build your photography skills step-by-step with an independent photography course that guides you through every aspect of digital photography. Includes advice and stunning images, this e-guide will help you master your photography and image-editing skills, and maximize your artistic talent in as little as 20 weeks.Digital Photography Complete Course uses a combination of tutorials, step-by-step ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Photoshop - Stupid. Simple. Photoshop: A Noobie's Guide to Using Photoshop TODAY

    by Joseph Scolden ...
    Learn the Essentials That Will Get You Started Using PhotoshopIs Photoshop confusing you?Are you interested in learning Photoshop but you don’t know where to start?Do you need a guide that will simplify Photoshop and teach you how to use it?If you answered “YES!” to any of these questions, you MUST buy this book. This book will teach you everything you need to know to get started with Adobe ... Read more

    Free

  • The Beginner's Photography Guide

    The Ultimate Step-by-Step Manual for Getting the Most From Your Digital Camera, New Edition

    by DK ...
    Series series DK Practical Photography
    All you need is a digital camera or a mobile phone and this best-selling book to unlock your full potential as a photographer.From choosing the right equipment and aperture exposure to adjusting focus and flash, The Beginner's Photography Guide explains key concepts in clear and simple terms to help you make the most of your camera.Written for absolute beginners, this handbook contains step-by ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • The Complete Photo Manual

    300+ Skills and Tips for Making Great Pictures

    by The Editors of Popular Photography ...
    Focus on capturing the best images ever with tips from choosing the right gear to composition to processing—plus tutorials and updated software advice.This comprehensive, all-in-one guide demystifies today's DSLRs and ILCs, walking you through their basic functions and setting you up for photo-making success, as well as offering creative projects for more advanced photographers. From setting a ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 50 Principles Of Composition In Photography: A Practical Guide To Seeing Photographically Through The Eyes Of A Master Photographer

    by Klaus Bohn ...
    50 Principles of Composition in Photography reveals how to capture more creative, imaginative and inspired photographs using both film and digital photography. With Klaus Bohn's clear and practical guidelines you will discover how to heighten your visual acuity and take more artistic, appealing and captivating images. Learn the techniques to distinguish yourself from the photographers who simply ... Read more

    $14.39 USD

  • Photography Fifth Edition

    A Cultural History

    by Mary Warner Marien ...
    The fifth edition of this indispensable history of photography spans the history of the medium, from its early development to current practice, and providing a focused understanding of the cultural contexts in which photographers have lived and worked throughout, this remains an all-encompassing survey.Mary Warner Marien discusses photography from around the world and through the lenses of art, ... Read more

    $27.99 USD

  • Fast Track Photographer, Revised and Expanded Edition

    Leverage Your Unique Strengths for a More Successful Photography Business

    by Dane Sanders ...
    Become the professional photographer you were meant to be.Competition in the photography industry has never been fiercer. But in this empowering guide, acclaimed photographer and speaker Dane Sanders reveals that the key to success is to stop worrying about what everyone else is doing and start focusing on your most powerful resource: you. Discover how to:· Use your unique skills and talents to ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Digital Landscape Photography

    by Kim Rormark ...
    Landscape photography is a popular genre in photography. As a landscape photographer you will find great subjects everywhere. Despite this, taking great landscape photos is more of a challenge. In fact landscape photography is one of the most difficult genres in photography to get right.This book discuss the basics and what you can do to improve as a landscape photographer. This is a beginners ... Read more

    Free

  • How to Photograph Everything

    Simple Techniques for Shooting Spectacular Images

    by The Editors of Popular Photography ...
    This gorgeously illustrated guide covers simple techniques for stunning photography of all kinds—from weather to wedding and aerial to underwater.The world is full of breathtaking images just waiting to be captured. How to Photograph Everything shows you how to approach thrilling subjects and get the picture-perfect shot you're after.The editors at Popular Photography show you exactly how shoot ... Read more

    $11.59 USD or Free with Kobo Plus