The book Camera & Craft: Learning the Technical Art of Digital Photography published by Focal Press explores photographic practice in order to give readers a solid balance of technical know-how and aesthetic vision. Advice and insight from nine professional photographers is combined with inventive exercises and demonstrations that challenge you to engage with your tools—all with the goal of helping you work more creatively.
This book is part of The Digital Imaging Masters Series, which features cutting-edge information from the most sought-after and qualified professionals and instructors in the photography field. Based on the progressive curriculum of the Master of Professional Studies in Digital Photography (MPS DP) program created by Katrin Eismann at the School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York City, these books are the next best thing to being in the classroom with the Digital Photography Masters themselves. Co-authors are Andy Batt, Candace Dobro, and Jodie Steen.
Chapter 1: Prerequisite-Photo 101
Chapter 2: It's Your Viewfinder: Interviews with the Pros
Chapter 3: Your Digital Skeleton
Chapter 4: Creative Control: Using Your Lens
Chapter 5: Light Becomes the Image
Chapter 6: Controlling the Light
Chapter 7: Your Color in Control
Chapter 8: Prepro/Shoot/Deliver: Interviews with the Pros
Chapter 9: Guest Photographs and Advice