Langford's Basic Photography: The Guide for Serious Photographers, Ninth Edition

Abstract

Basic Photographyis an introductory textbook, covering the varied skills that lie behind photographic practice. It is intended for students of all ages and, beginning at square one, and assumes that you have no theoretical knowledge of photography, or any scientific background. The book explains equipment and techniques, provides information on both analogue and digital photography: materials and processes, shooting and image manipulation. At the same time, the importance of visual content and meaning in photographs is also discussed with reference to many significant contemporary and historical photographers. In short, Basic Photographyis planned as a primer to interest and inform professionals, students and amateurs alike.