Digital Photography Boot Camp: A Step-by-Step Guide for Professional Wedding and Portrait Photographers [Paperback]

Kevin Kubota (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2008 | Series: Digital Photography

Designed to give professional photographers of all skill levels a complete look at the working digital studio, this reference goes from start to finish—from setting up the camera and capturing the best possible images to organizing, enhancing, and printing the completed photos. Written by an experienced, successful professional photographer and lecturer, this newly revised guide takes a lighthearted approach to complete foundation information, as well as advanced tips and tricks for those ready to push their digital imaging to the next level. Intensive chapters cover Photoshop essentials for retouching or adding artistic effects, managing workflow and clients, and the many finishing options in the digital medium, including slide shows, DVDs, and magazine-style albums and collages. With a clear and upbeat approach, this reference provides quality technical information, while inspiring photographers to look closely at their work to see where a little finesse could elevate their businesses.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Offers easy-to-follow instructions on everything from camera set up to capture, organization, image enhancing, printing, and much more. Kubota's advice is certain to simplify your move to digital."  —Shutterbug

"The book is well written, printed on high quality paper, and chock full of pictures that not only reinforce the lessons but also are quite pleasing to the eye."  —studiolighting.net

About the Author

Kevin Kubota has been a professional photographer for 18 years and is the creator of KubotaImageTools.com. He is a popular speaker and educator at photography conventions and schools, and in 2007 he was named one of the Top Ten Wedding Photographers in the world by American Photo magazine.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Amherst Media, Inc.; 2nd edition (December 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584282436
• ISBN-13: 978-1584282433
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #299,528 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #73 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography > Professional

More About the Author

Kevin Kubota, of Kubota PhotoDesign Inc., has been photographing since 1980, and doing it professionally since 1990. He is a wedding and portrait photographer with images that speak to the heart - filled with emotion, joy, intimacy, and impact. His studio photographs high-end clients in his home base in Central Oregon and nationwide.

Kevin Kubota has previously been named one of the "Top 10 Wedding Photographers in the World" by American Photo Magazine. His wedding, portrait and commercial photography Web site is www.KubotaPhotoDesign.com.

His wedding and portrait work has been featured in magazines such as Rangefinder, Studio Photography & Design, Popular Photography, and Shutterbug, as well as in photography books such as, The Best of Portrait Photography and The Best of Wedding Photojournalism by Bill Hurter, and others. His images have been featured in Nikon advertisements, calendars, trade show displays, and he was selected as the Nikon "Legend Behind the Lens" #2 on the Nikon website.

Kubota Image Tools grew from the digital experience of Kevin who began pioneering the field of completely digital wedding photography in the 1990s. As one of the first photographers to master digital imaging, Kevin became inspired to share his experience and natural teaching ability with other photographers. He has successfully trained thousands of photographers to make the digital transition and continuously empowers existing digital photographers with new, effective workflow ideas and outstanding Photoshop® techniques.

Wiley Publishing will begin sending copies of his newest book: Kevin Kubota's Lighting Notebook: 101 Lighting Styles and Setups for Digital Photographers™, to bookstores across the country during the Fall of 2011. This complete book will provide details for how Kevin used and controlled light to capture a wide range of stunning photographs, with each picture brought to life under a different type of lighting environment. Using his experience from over 20 years as a photographer, each photo will include:
* an overhead diagram showing the locations of the photographer, subject, and each piece of lighting equipment used
* a complete list of lighting equipment used, including brand and model info
* a step-by-step summary of what Kevin encountered that led to his chosen lighting setup

Along with the release of the Lighting Notebook is the companion iPhone® and iPad® App. The interactive App will provide a convenient, portable resource for your lighting questions. Featuring hands-on tutorials with lighting diagrams, sample images, and "How It's Done" videos, the Lighting Notebook App is nothing short of a pro lighting workshop on-the-go. For more information on the Lighting Notebook app, please visit: www.KubotaImageTools.com/Lighting-Notebook

Rarely does the photo industry see an educator with an equal balance of recognized artistry, technical expertise, gifted teaching ability, and the energy to inspire and motivate other photographers to push themselves to completely new levels of vision and success.

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Contact:
Andrea Walker, PR, Kubota Photo Design, Inc.
[phone] ext. 723
[e-mail]

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kudos for Kubota, April 14, 2009

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Timothy Millea "Photography Rulez" (Fort Walton Beach, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Digital Photography Boot Camp: A Step-by-Step Guide for Professional Wedding and Portrait Photographers (Paperback)

I'm quite impressed with this title it's not at all what I imagined. Not a book on posing or photographic technique, but rather a step by step fun to read technical travel through digital workflows. From capture to print Kevin Kubota shows us the ins and outs of Adobe's Lightroom and Photoshop CS3. Detailed step by step instructions will guide beginners along at their own pace, yet there are plenty of tricks a seasoned pro could pick up along the way. Though the book deals mainly with wedding/portraiture and the examples are of such, almost all the information can be applied to all types of photography. The example photos appear to be of actual weddings and not staged eye candy model shots. A real plus for us real world photographers.

A definite must have for those starting out with digital workflows and a welcome addition to the pro's library too. I know I'll be reading further and digesting the contents. This is a keeper for my library.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Why you need to buy this book, January 26, 2009

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Joy Bianchi Brown "Joy Bianchi Brown" (Northern CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Digital Photography Boot Camp: A Step-by-Step Guide for Professional Wedding and Portrait Photographers (Paperback)

If you are looking for a step by step book that will walk you through the basics of digital photography and workflow, look no further. Kevin takes the often overwhelming programs of post-processing such as Photoshop and Lightroom and breaks them down into manageable, easy-to-swallow steps, and somehow even makes it fun! I also love all the big pictures and descriptions, for us visual people! :) '

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great overview, December 25, 2008

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Dawn Johns "DAWN" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Digital Photography Boot Camp: A Step-by-Step Guide for Professional Wedding and Portrait Photographers (Paperback)

This book gives a great overview of the workings of the digital studio. Basic enough for beginners yet detailed enough for the seasoned photographer, anyone can benefit from the information provided. Among the areas featured include equipment, software programs, managing workflow, and the final product. As a bonus, Kevin Kubota has a way with words that is sure to put a smile on your face as you learn. I would surely recommend this book.