Langford's Basic Photography: The Guide for Serious Photographers

by Michael Langford, Anna Fox, Richard Sawdon Smith, Andrew Bruce

Overview

This seminal photography text, now in its 11^th edition, has been revamped, reorganized, and modernized to include the most up-to-date and need to know information for photographers. Introducing all the key concepts and fundamentals of photography, this book is a must have for any photographer’s bookcase.

Providing examples and practical information throughout to allow photographers to apply concepts to their own work, the text explains the fundamentals of photography in an accessible way. Fully updated to reflect the dynamic changes in the industry, this 11^th edition includes expanded and updated content focusing on advances in camera technology and digital lighting, connecting with the global photography industry and professional networks through social media, updated images throughout, and a new chapter on new digital outputs.

Ideal as a foundational text for students of photography as well as a key reference for professionals.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781032397580
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/22/2024
Edition description:	11th ed.
Pages:	630
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Michael Langford was a renowned author, teacher, and practitioner. He inspired thousands because of his skill that balanced art and technique and taught many more as Photography Course Director at the Royal College of Art, London, UK.

Anna Fox is an internationally renowned photographer and is Professor of Photography at University for the Creative Arts, Farnham, UK leading the Fast Forward: Women in Photography research project.

Richard Sawdon Smith is Professor of Fine Art and Director of Fine Art and Photography at Norwich University of the Arts. He is an internationally award-winning acclaimed artist whose work has been exhibited, published, and screened widely. He is a winner of the National Portrait Gallery, London, Photographic Portrait Award and Co-editor of The Book is Alive! His roles include, Editorial Advisory Panel of Journal of Photography & Culture, Patron of Norwich Film Festival, Trustee of the Council for Higher Education in Art & Design, Trustee of Norwich Pride and a founding member of Norwich Queer Contemporaries.

Andrew Bruce is photographer at the National Gallery in London. He is an internationally recognised digital imaging consultant. He is a photography lecturer and member of international imaging standards committees. His photographic art explores themes of wildness and trauma.  His work has been exhibited worldwide and is held in the permanent collections of the National Portrait Gallery and Yale Center for British Art.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. What is Photography?; Chapter 2. Light: How Images Are Formed; Chapter 3. Lenses and Filters: Controlling the Image; Chapter 4. Cameras;Chapter 5. Exposure Measurement; Chapter 6. Organizing The Picture; Chapter 7. Lighting; Chapter 8. Digital Workflow; Chapter 9. Digital Postproduction; Chapter 10. Film and Film Processing; Chapter 11. Black and White Printing: Techniques, Equipment, and Facilities; Chapter 12. Moving Image and Photography; Chapter 13. Finishing and Presenting Work; Chapter 14. The Expanded Digital Photography Field; Appendices; Glossary

Editorial Reviews

Praise for the Previous Edition:

"Langford's Basic Photography is the definitive text in its subject area, and this new edition is a significant improvement of an already class-leading text." – Stephen W. Kelly, Senior Lecturer, School of Engineering and Digital Arts, University of Kent, UK

"The quality of writing is lucid and clear, as are the images and illustrations. It is entertaining as well as informative and easy to navigate: this invites casual dipping in just for fun as well as study, which is a huge advantage and aid in learning and assimilating knowledge." – John Gulliver, Course Leader. BA (Hons) Digital Photography, Ravensbourne, UK

"This text will serve well as an excellent resource for anyone interested in photography, amateur to professional." – Ralph R. Ristenbatt, III, Instructor/Senior Research Assistant, Pennsylvania State University, Forensic Science program, US

“A great overview of analog and digital photography methods for student reference and to reinforce classroom instruction.” – Steve Lambert, Artist, Associate Professor of New Media, State University of New York Purchase College, US

“This book is essential reading for the photographer. Its strength is in the amount of information and the easy to understand language. The chapters are practical and organized in a straightforward manner. It is an indispensable guide and reference that will always serve as a resource.” – JoAnne Seador, Adjunct Professor, Nassau Community College; Instructor, School of Visual Arts, NYC

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