Studio Photography: Essential Skills (Photography Essential Skills) (Paperback)

by John Child (Author) "To develop knowledge and understanding of the history and development of the various genres of studio photography..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

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Review of current edition:

'The book gradually introduces the reader to increasingly sophisticated arrangements, with each chapter adding a new layer of technical skill... this is a very useful and practical book.'
Amateur Photographer

'....students of photography should find the well-laid-out theoretical information, practical advice, revision exercises and detailed assignments a useful resource to guide them through their course. The structured format means you can dip into any chapter for a quick re-cap....'
Professional Printer

Review of previous edition:

‘Ideal as set books for the new 2000 syllabus AS/A Level course.’
Photography A Level teacher on Studio Photography and Location Photography -- Review

Review
Review of current edition:

'The book gradually introduces the reader to increasingly sophisticated arrangements, with each chapter adding a new layer of technical skill... this is a very useful and practical book.'
Amateur Photographer

'....students of photography should find the well-laid-out theoretical information, practical advice, revision exercises and detailed assignments a useful resource to guide them through their course. The structured format means you can dip into any chapter for a quick re-cap....'
Professional Printer

Review of previous edition:

'Ideal as set books for the new 2000 syllabus AS/A Level course.'
Photography A Level teacher on Studio Photography and Location Photography

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Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press; 2 edition (October 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240516680
• ISBN-13: 978-0240516684
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 1.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,096,754 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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34 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars BUYER BEWARE!!!, February 23, 2003

By	Rhonda Mankin (Southern, Illinois) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I had to purchase this book for a university studio photography course...unfortunately, the instructor never even flipped through it. It is by far the WORST photography book, really the worst book I have ever purchased! There are typo's, the "example photos" and instruction sometime are not the same. The projects are lame and really teach nothing. I would not recommend this book under any circumstances...AVOID AT ALL COST!!! [...]

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars DON"T WASTE YOUR TIME, October 19, 2006

By	M. Luedke "DeMolay" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Studio Photography: Essential Skills, Third Edition (Photography Essential Skills) (Paperback)

This book really is an insult. It's "lesson" and "assignments" are HORRIBLE. They ask you to research in magazines different lighting effects that you think were used in his book. In a field where doing is truly the best learning experience this book is not worth the paper it was printed on. Check it out from a library if you must but you will shortly find it is an insulting read.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars easy money maker for author!!, March 17, 2007

By	Daniel E. Dunphy "self-study" (ca) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Studio Photography: Essential Skills, Third Edition (Photography Essential Skills) (Paperback)

since their are not many digital photography books for instructors,
they pick what they think will fit the bill-it's irritating when they don't even look at the book before requiring it. the book is o.k., but
should not be used for a textbook! it's insulting. to anyone interested in
photography keep this in mind-photography books, especially
the old and true, and info. on the internet will teach you the basics. because photography is mainly digital, it is very well suited for self-study. don't waste your time buying required marginal books and paying for photography classes. your money will be better spend on good glass(lenses) and a tripod, and of course learn photoshop--just my opinion
on a friday night.