John Hedgecoe's Complete Guide to Black & White Photography

By John Hedgecoe

Book Overview

John Hedgecoe is the world's best-selling author of practical photography books, and now his classic on black and white gets a well-deserved and beautiful update. Not only does it include all the modern developments in digital, but it features dozens of new photos, as well. Hedgecoe tackles the most common problems associated with the medium, covering such basic principles as how to convert color into black and white, both chemically and with the computer, as well as tonal range, texture, contrast, framing, movement, and filters. See how to implement these techniques in your still life, portrait, and landscape photography, and discover a range of traditional and digital darkroom processes for improving the image. "There's a lot...to like...commended for the consistant quality and beautiful design...There's real substance here."-- SHUTTERBUG

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402728123
• ISBN13: 9781402728129
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Sterling
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.3" x 0.5" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Very creative and eclectic book!!!

Covers all aspects of black and white photography. Great for who doesn't know anything about B & W photography. Darkroom techniques are made simple and easy. Powerful shots. Undoubtedly one of the best general B & W book.