Adobe Photoshop CS2 for Photographers: A professional image editor's guide to the creative use of Photoshop for the Macintosh and PC (Paperback)

~ Martin Evening (Author) "Photoshop CS2 offers major new features that will truly be of benefit to photographers everywhere..." (more)
Key Phrases: white point tools, grayscale work space, image adjustment tool, Gaussian Blur, Lens Correction, Adobe Photoshop (more...)

Editorial Reviews

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"Adobe Photoshop CS2 for Photographers by Martin Evening is the latest update to his esteemed guide for professional image editors. It includes practical techniques, step-by-step tutorials, and is illustrated throughout with high-quality images, including real-life assignments." - MacWorld

"Don't be misled by the title: This book is for just about every Photoshop User, not just photographers. It's a top-notch general reference on Photoshop, a book to which you can refer for answers to most of your Photoshop questions." - Photoshop User Magazine

"Everything is explained clearly and there are plenty of colourful images to help back up the words. All of this alone would be enough reason to go and buy the book, but there's also the CD to get excited about. In addition to source images, this little gem has video tutorials and extra instruction. You get an awful lot of content for the £27.99 asking price, and we'd thoroughly recommend you buy this book." - Photoshop Creative

"One of the best and most comprehensive guides available...Each section includes examples with before and after images; we found some of the ideas really inspiring...If you are a photographer using CS2, this book is a must buy." - Which Digital Camera

"This one book excellently covers all aspects of Photoshop CS2 and presents them clearly from the photographer's point of view." - Advanced Photoshop

"Still very much the daddy of all Photoshop books...the quality of illustration and production are top rate...if this book is impressive then the accompanying CD-ROM is a delight." - British Journal of Photography

"Adobe Photoshop CS2 for Photographers by Martin Evening is like the bible...it contains everything you would want to know about the creative use of Photoshop for a Macintosh or PC...a must-have guide." - Amateur Photographer

"The book is organized in a very clear and helpful color coding scheme...I thoroughly enjoyed this excellent volume. Evening covers a lot of ground and I want more from this expert and author... Highly recommended for anyone interested in real-world imaging processes and techniques." www.kickstartnews.com

"Clearly, this book will satisfy the most demanding Photoshop junkie... Martin Evening is a professional photographer who really understands his audience. It's amazingly comprehensive, and pitched to be suitable for all levels of users, from experienced pros to people with a more basic grasp of the software... There is an excellent mix of images that add relevance and credibility to the overall professional level of this book... This book could prove to be one of the most useful books you'll ever buy." - Digital Photographer

"Covering both Mac and PC, this is a great buy for the photographer who wants to get to grips with the latest features." - Digital Creative Arts

"The book does a great job of introducing all the features that are new to CS2. The tips on colour correction and setting up Photoshop for photographic work are invaluable. Even the most hardened Photoshop pro will find useful insights and tips here. The section on colour workflow is particularly good and one of the most lucid insights into the confounding world of reproducing accurate colour... Martin Evening's book is probably the best Photoshop manual available. Well priced and thoroughly informative." - MacFormat

"Richly illustrated with photos and screen grabs, this is an invaluable guide for anyone serious about Photoshop at a very reasonable price." - What Digital Camera

"The best just got better... For those who have the first CS version of the book, the decision to upgrade will depend on how much emphasis you place on the new features, however for others who are contemplating which book to buy, look no further - this book has it all... a must buy for every aspiring digital photographer and Photoshop user." - Timeless Digital Imaging

"Martin Evening has produced an indispensable guide to all of the new features and tricks... This is an easy to follow and well written guide." - Computer Arts

"...like the best software manual that you might expect with expensive computer programs, but actually rarely receive... (it is)beautifully illustrated. Evening's book - with its tutorial CD - manages that rare achievement, of hand-holding the fast-learning novice and old pro alike through some pretty involved procedures." - Stills Audio Motion

"My all time favourite books on Photoshop are those by Martin Evening...Martin shares his expert knowledge to help you combine photography and Photoshop to devlop memorable images." - PSA Journal

"Proving that indeed good things come in large packages, Evening's somewhat text heavy book is nevertheless blessed with great text and images." - Shutterbug

"This is highly recommended and a publication I will not be able to manage without." - The Picture Professional

"This book is a must-have for any photographer serious about editing his or her images." - www.apogeephoto.com

Praise for the CS edition:

A newly updated book, Adobe Photoshop CS for Photographers, by Martin Evening, offers more than usual for serious photographers." - Photo Techniques

"Martin Evenings 554 page Adobe Photoshop CS for Photographers, offers outstanding information, techniques, examples from the author's professional photo assignments, and includes a CD with tutorials." - edigitalphoto.com

On the previous edition:

"Proving an excellent resource for digital photographers looking to use Photoshop to repair and enhance photos...it makes interesting reading for both serious photographers and graphic designers looking to improve their Photoshop skills." - Digital Creative Arts

"...there are a few gems out there, and Martin Evening's Adobe Photoshop CS for Photographers is still the daddy of all Photoshop books...His latest edition manages to improve this already high standard, with a revised format that makes it easier to get to grips with the subject."
British Journal of Photography

"If you own a previous version of Martin's book it's worth ditching and buying this as there are a lot of rewritten sections and the structure has changed with new illustrations. Basically the best just got better."
www.ephotozine.com

"This is a comprehensive manual...Evening is an entertaining and informative writer and there is a wealth of information in the seventeen chapters in this book...Highly recommended."
Journal of Audio Visual Media in Medicine

"With 704 pages to boast of, this is one huge bargain to be had, and a worthy one if you're at all into enhancing your photographs in post-production, from basic tweaks to outputting advice." Digital Photographer Magazine, Issue 47.

Book Description

Bestselling essential reference work for all digital photographers.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 704 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press (May 25, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240519841
• ISBN-13: 978-0240519845
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.3 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (72 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #241,798 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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73 of 76 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The right book for imaging professionals, June 28, 2005

By	Stephen Laskevitch "Adobe Certified Instructor" (Luminous Works, Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I teach digital photographic workflows in the Puget Sound region: an area with more than its share of hardworking photographers needing to keep their technical edge. These folks need direct, relevant, thorough but easy to find methods of getting the job done. This is what I strive to provide in my classes, and this is what Martin Evening provides in this book.

Although my working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop is extremely solid, I always appreciate Martin's keen insights. I have recommended his previous editions to my students whether they're new to the medium or old pros. I'm more enthused than ever to recommend this edition as both a class text and desk reference.

One minor quibble carried over from the last edition: I wish that image acquisition chapter were earlier in the book. However, the book is so excellently laid out that no one will have the slightest difficulty finding whatever they seek.

It's such a relief to find such a standout text on the overcrowded Photoshop bookshelf.

117 of 127 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More than 5 stars..., June 21, 2005

By	Darwin's Bulldog (Upstate New York) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE)

If you are an experienced photographer, this may be the only Photoshop book you'll need. This book is expressly written for people who understand f-stops and shutter speeds, color temperature (white balance) etc. If you are an experienced photographer moving from film to digital, stop here; this is what you are looking for. There's also some guidance on digital equipment selection with details on Martin's web site.

What makes this book standout? First, it's written by a photographer. Not just any photographer, but a famous, working fashion phpographer, Martin Evening. Many Photoshop books seem to be written by people who are clearly skilled enough to earn their living with Photoshop, but are not photographers. Their books are filled with pictures taken on vacation. This is the real thing; top quality photographs; real world skills.

Second, this book is 100% color. Some Photoshop books have only a small selection of color photos stitched into the middle of the book; the bulk of the pictures are black and white. (OK... there is small section on converting color to B&W.)

Third, top quality paper; coated stock. Of course, it weighs a ton, but then it won't turm to pulp if your model spills her wine on it <g>!

If you are an experienced photographer, and want to get the most out of Photoshop, this is the book you need.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for those who know photoshop flows already, beginners have a supplemental book available, February 24, 2006

By	A. Datta - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have been reading this book for a few weeks now, and I have to say that even though the techniques sound really good, and the book appears to be extremely useful for someone who has a decent understanding of Photoshop, do not expect to be able to have this as your only beginner Photoshop book. The book does not guide you step by step on how to utilize a photo shop tools most of the times. (The lessons on the cd help, but they are quite limited). If you do not know what a "vector mask" is, how to make "selections" and "alpha channels", have not used "layers" beyond very trivial operations, I would suggest you supplement this book with a Photoshop tutorial. (I just purchased Adobe Photoshop CS2 one-on-one due to success with the PE version earlier)

Having said that, this book has great information on techniques, Photoshop workspaces and I think it would prove to be a great book on picking up the tricks of the trade ;-)