John Garrett Boeken

This revised and updated edition looks at all the latest developments concerning the 35mm camera. These include ultra-fast auto-focusing, auto-zoom, matrix metering, 8000th sec shutter and programmed operating modes.

This edition is completely revised by the authors and brings the book fully up-to-date with advice and information on the very latest cameras and technology, from basic 35mm equipment through to photographic potential created by 21st century technology.

Bestselling photographer John Garrett shares the knowledge he’s gained in more than 40 years shooting the most popular subjects in black and white: portraits, landscapes, still lifes, nudes, architecture, and art, as well as photojournalism. What makes this guide such a unique teaching tool is Garrett’s in-depth presentation of 35 case studies, each containing the whole story of the assignment—from negative to contact sheet to finished print. He makes no apologies for laying out the worst as well as the best of his work to reveal the both the problems faced by a professional photographer and their solutions. A range of subjects, types of commission, and photographic approaches are covered, and Garrett’s accessible and informative text is packed with advice, techniques, and tips. 

Exploring the impact of personal passions in the workplace, this book highlights how sharing individual interests can enhance work performance, foster a positive culture, and strengthen relationships with colleagues, clients, and supervisors. It emphasizes the importance of authenticity and connection in professional settings, illustrating how engaging with personal passions can lead to a more fulfilling and productive work environment.

A complete practical guide to picture-making in black and white, which covers exposure control, film development, and the concepts of previsualization and fine printing. The author explains how non-standard procedures can give tonal interest to pictures taken in dull light conditions.

In this book, John and Graeme apply their years of experience as professional photographers and instructors to teaching you the techniques and tips for capturing your friends and family, children and pets, holidays, sports days, celebrations, parties, festivals, weddings, births and birthdays.

This is an illustrated, easy-to-follow guide to all aspects of black and white photography, covering both the techniques and the aesthetics. It contains a series of case studies, in which Garrett gives a number of alternative options as well as advice.'

A practical, affordable and accessible home photography tutor. This inspiring project-based course book covers everything from basic composition to the latest digital darkroom techniques.

This guide explores and explains all apsects of photography, including the essential functions of cameras, digital photography and which camera is best for your needs. The text explains the history of photography, and leads the reader through the basics to more adventurous topics, such as lighting and composition, and the intricacies of the dark room. Readers should: learn to understand how cameras can work for them and how to choose the right one; discover how to use light sources and lenses, apertures and shutters as cerative tools; master the skills needed to create portraits, landscape, still-life, action and travel photography; and learn how to develop photographs in the darkroom or scan and retouch digital pictures.

The new, revised classic that shows how to master every aspect of photography. More than 400 full-color and black-and-white photographs.