This gift pack includes the 8th Edition of "Photography: An Introduction" by John Upton and Barbara London and "The Essence of Photography" DVD with John Upton
"Photography: An Introduction" 8th Edition by John Upton and Barbara London
This best-selling introductory photography text teaches students how to use the medium confidently and effectively by emphasizing both technique and visual awareness. With an easy-to-follow format, each topic is discussed on a set of facing pages using photos, drawings, text, and captions. The text gives special attention to the visual choices photographers make about elements such as sharpness, tonality, and cropping. Comprehensive in scope, this book—features superb instructional illustrations and examples in its clear presentation of both black and white and color photography in addition to special techniques such as lighting, close-up photography, and more. London offers extensive coverage of digital imaging and the latest technological developments, such as Web page design and formatting photos on CD-ROMs.
"The Essence of Photography" DVD with John Upton
"The Essence of Photography" DVD is the perfect guide for beginners and advanced amateurs who want to learn photography from the legendary John Upton. As a college professor for more than four decades, Upton always emphasized both technique and visual awareness to help his students build the foundation for success. The Essence of Photography provides a discussion of topics that include Upton’s famous mentors, understanding how cameras work, learning to see pictures, photographic history and development of the photographic image. John shares his thoughts on images by his famous college professors and provides insightful reviews on the current work of professional photographers.
(16:9 Widescreen Format)