Mastering Filters for Photography: The Complete Guide to Digital and Optical Techniques for High-Impact Photos [Paperback]

Chris Weston (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 3, 2009

The most comprehensive, updated resource on using optical and digital filters to create stunning effects

Whether you're shooting nature, wedding, portrait, landscape, or any other type of photography, filters are indispensable tools for bringing images closer to the way our eyes actually perceived the scene in real life, as well as for creating unique mood and color effects. In Mastering Filters for Photography, author CHRIS WESTON covers everything you need to know about the range of optical and digital filter options, showing you how to use them to master contrast, intensity, color, tone, and for creative special effects.
 
Filled with more than 300 images from master photographers, before-and-after shots, and step-by-step instructions, Mastering Filters for Photography is the one book you'll need to make filters an essential part of your photographic arsenal. 

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About the Author

CHRIS WESTON is the author of 20 photography books, and is a regular contributor to Practical Photography, Outdoor Photographer, and DSLR User magazines.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Amphoto Books; Original edition (November 3, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0817424512
• ISBN-13: 978-0817424510
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 0.6 x 9.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,167,839 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars learning which filters do what, January 7, 2010

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This review is from: Mastering Filters for Photography: The Complete Guide to Digital and Optical Techniques for High-Impact Photos (Paperback)

i have been in photography for many years, and have used the SLR for those years, and the use of Filters has always be confusing. this is an excelent book to teach you what filters are and what they do when used.