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PICTURE PERFECT LIGHTING THE FIVE BEHAVIORS OF LIGHT

PICTURE PERFECT LIGHTING

An Innovative Lighting System for Photographing People

Angle Behavior

Inverse Square Behavior

Size Behavior

Color Behavior

Scatter Behavior

THE TOP 10 CIRCUMSTANTIAL

LIGHT ELEMENTS (CLEs)
CLE-1: Source and Direction of Light

CLE-2: Flat Surfaces

CLE-3: Backgrounds
a photographer CLE-4: Circumstantial Light Modifiers
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Photographing People
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ROBERTO VALENZUELA
AUTHOR OF THE BESTSELLING BOOKS PICTURE PERFECT PRACTICE AND PICTURE PERFECT POSING

1/11/16 8:28 PM

Roberto Valenzuela Dan Winters

Picture Perfect Lighting The Grey Ghost
New York City Photographs
March 2016, 340 pages
978-1-937538-75-0, 8×10 Soft Cover, US $49.95, CAN $61.95 May 2016, 176 pages
978-1-68198-083-6, 12×8.5 Hardbound with Dust Cover,
Picture Perfect Lighting is the third book in the Picture Perfect series. US $49.95, CAN $61.95
This book is illustrated throughout with helpful diagrams and example
images that help you grasp the concepts and techniques in action. In The Grey Ghost: New York City Photographs, Dan Winters turns his
Picture Perfect Lighting breaks down light into understandable and eye to New York City, sharing over 100 black-and-white images he
helpful lessons, and is like no other lighting book you’ve seen. created there after moving to New York from California in 1987 at the
age of 25.

Anne-Laure Jacquart

PADHVEONTTU REOS
FOR KID S
Solving the Mysteries
of Photography

Gerd Ludwig Anne-Laure Jacquart

Minus 2/3 – The Invisible Flash Photo Adventures for Kids
Crafting Light for Photographers in the Field Solving the Mysteries of Photography

October 2016, 224 pages October 2016, 144 pages

978-1-68198-068-3 , 11×8 Soft Cover, US $44.95, CAN $55.95 978-1-68198-142-0, 10×8 Soft Cover, US $19.95, CAN $24.95

Renowned National Geographic veteran photojournalist Gerd Ludwig It’s time to embark on a photographic adventure! With this interactive
is recognized as a master of combining available light with handheld book and a camera in tow, children can explore all elements of pho-
flash, perfecting a technique where the flash is an essential, yet nearly tography. They’ll learn framing and composing techniques through a
invisible, element in the photograph. In Minus 2/3 – The Invisible series of exciting missions that put them on the path to creating great
Strobe, Ludwig takes us behind the scenes of many of his most iconic photographs.
images to reveal his lighting techniques in easy-to-understand terms.
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Scott Kelby
How Do I Do That in Photoshop?
The Quickest Ways to Do the Things You Want to Do, Right Now!
April 2016, 336 pages
978-1-68198-079-9, 6×9 Soft Cover, US $29.95, CAN $36.95
How Do I Do That in Photoshop? isn’t a book of theory, full of confus-
ing jargon and detailed multi-step concepts. This is a book on which
button to click, which setting to use, and exactly how and when to use
it, so you’re never “stuck” in Photoshop again.
Norah Levine
Pet Photography
Unlocking the Secrets to Creating Connection with Authentic
Pet Portraiture
December 2016, 360 pages
978-1-68198-097-3, 8×10 Soft Cover, US $39.95, CAN $49.95
Learn everything you need to know in order to create compelling,
authentic, and engaging pet photography—from camera settings and
posing techniques to collaboration and communication skills.
Chris Marquardt, Monika Andrae
The Film Photography Handbook
Rediscovering Photography in 35mm, Medium, and Large Format
May 2016, 282 pages
978-1-68198-064-5, 8×10 Hard Cover, US $39.95, CAN $49.95
This easy-to-understand book is a complete resource intended for any-
one who is curious about film, whether you need a refresher course or
are discovering this wonderful format for the first time. You’ll learn how
easy it is to shoot and process black-and-white film at home, and how
you can get working in film photography using minimal equipment.
Corinna Gissemann
Food Photography
A Beginner’s Guide to Creating Appetizing Images
June 2016, 240 pages
978-1-68198-101-7, 8×10 Soft Cover, US $39.95, CAN $49.95
Create great food images for your blog or break into the world of
commercial food photography with Food Photography! In this book
professional food photographer, Corinna Gissemann walks you
through everything you need to know in order to create great food
photos. She shares tons of tips and tricks that will save you time and
help make getting “the shot” that much easier.
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Colin Smith
The Photographer‘s Guide to Drones
September 2016, 240 pages
978-1-68198-114-7, 10×8 Soft Cover, US $39.95, CAN $49.95
The Photographer’s Guide to Drones explains everything photogra-
phers need to know about drones and quadcopters in order to take
their aerial photography to new levels. Readers will learn how to safely
operate and fly a drone, how to create and post-process photos and
video, and how to make their work stand out from the crowd in this
exciting new field.
Sascha Erni
Capture One Pro 9
Mastering Raw Development, Image Processing, and
Asset Management
March 2016, 296 pages
978-1-937538-81-1, 8×10 Soft Cover, US $39.95, CAN $49.95
In Capture One Pro 9, photographer Sascha Erni teaches readers
everything they need to know in order to quickly get up and running
with Capture One Pro. Whether you’re moving to Capture One Pro
from Aperture or Lightroom, or just beginning to learn image-editing,
this book will teach you how to get amazing results and will help you
to avoid frustration and wasted time along the way.
NK Guy
Mastering Canon EOS Flash Photography, 2nd Edition
March 2016, 432 pages
978-1-937538-72-9, 8×10 Soft Cover, US $44.95, CAN $51.95
In this second edition of the bestselling Mastering Canon EOS Flash
Photography, NK Guy brings the book fully up to date, covering
all the newest Canon gear that has hit the market since 2010. This
includes the Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT and Canon Speedlite Trans­
mitter ST-E3-RT, as well as the Canon Speedlite 90EX, 270EX II,
320EX, and 600EX.
Cyrill Harnischmacher
The Complete Guide to Macro and Close-Up Photography
April 2016, 336 pages
978-1-68198-052-2, 8×10 Soft Cover, US $39.95, CAN $49.95
This book is a comprehensive handbook on macro and close-up
photography, offering both ambitious beginners and veteran
photographers all the information they need to create great macro
photographs. The book features more than 600 images and figures
that illustrate all the fascinating ways readers can document the
infinitesimal.
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The Art of Photography
An Approach to Personal Expression
November 2010, 364 pages
978-1-933952-68-0, 10×10 Soft Cover, US $49.95, CAN $57.95
The Art of Photography: An Approach to Personal Expression has
often been described as the most readable, understandable, and com-
plete textbook on photography. With well over 100 beautiful photo-
graphs in both black-and-white and color, as well as numerous charts,
graphs, and tables, this book presents the world of photography to
those seeking to make a personal statement through the medium of
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Bruce Barnbaum
The Essence of Photography
Seeing and Creativity
October 2014, 256 pages
978-1-937538-51-4, 10×10 Soft Cover, US $39.95, CAN $44.95
In this book, best-selling author and world-renowned photographer
and teacher Bruce Barnbaum explores these seldom-discussed issues
by drawing upon his personal experiences and observations from
more than 40 years of photographing and teaching. In addition to
photographs, Bruce also uses painting, music, and writing, as well
as the sciences and even business, to provide pertinent examples of
creative thinking.
Brian Matiash
The Visual Palette
Defining Your Photographic Style
November 2015, 216 pages
978-1-937538-69-9, 8×10 Soft Cover, US $34.95, CAN $40.95
In The Visual Palette: Defining Your Photographic Style, photographer
Brian Matiash outlines and illustrates mindsets, approaches, and tech-
niques that you can implement in order to establish your photographic
voice and define your style. Matiash concentrates on the ability to train
oneself to “see differently,” whether you’re behind the camera, edit-
ing an image, or sharing your photo with others. This book explores
ways to help photographers do just that.
Scott Kelby
How Do I Do That In Lightroom?
The Quickest Way to Do the Things You Want to Do, Right Now!
August 2015, 272 pages
978-1-937538-93-4, 6×9 Soft Cover, US $29.95, CAN $34.95
Scott Kelby, the world’s #1 best-selling Lightroom book author, is here
to get you straight to whatever it is you need to do in Lightroom right
now, get your answer fast, and get you back to editing your images in
Lightroom.
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Tilo Gockel
One Flash!
Great Photography with Just One Light
September 2015, 232 pages
978-1-937538-71-2, 8×10 Soft Cover
US $ 39.95, CAN $45.95
Guy Tal
More Than a Rock
Essays on Art, Creativity, Photography,
Nature, and Life
September 2015, 256 pages
978-1-937538-82-8, 7×9 Soft Cover,
US $39.95, CAN $45.95
Rico Pfirstinger
The Fujifilm X-Pro2
115 X-Pert Tips to Get the Most
Out of Your Camera
July 2016, 208 pages
978-1-68198-150-5, 6×9 Soft Cover
US $24.95, CAN $30.95
Sean McCormack Adrian Schulz
The Indispensible Guide to Lightroom CC Architectural Photography, 3rd Edition
Managing, Editing, and Sharing Your Photos Composition, Capture, and Digital Image
Processing
June 2015, 496 pages
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US $44.95, CAN $51.95 978-1-937538-76-7, 8×10 Soft Cover
US $44.95, CAN $51.95
David Busch Peter Fauland
David Busch’s Sony Alpha a6300/ILCE-6300 Mastering The Fujfilm X100T/X100S
Guide to Digital Photography
August 2015, 132 pages
June 2016, 448 pages 978-1-937538-80-4, 5 1/2×8 1/4 Soft Cover
978-1-68198-060-7, 7×9.125 Soft Cover US $24.95, CAN $28.95
US $39.95, CAN $49.95
Rico Pfirstinger Rico Pfirstinger
The Fujifilm X-T10 The Fujifilm X-T1, 2nd Edition
115 X-Pert Tips to Get the Most 111 X-Pert Tips to Get the Most
Out of Your Camera Out of Your Camera
November 2015, 208 pages November 2015, 192 pages
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Rocky Nook Library
Mike Hagen
The Nikon Autofocus System
Mastering Focus for Sharp Images Every Time
November 2015, 208 pages
978-1-937538-78-1, 7×9 Soft Cover
US $29.95, CAN $34.95
Glenn Rand, Tim Meyer
The Portrait, 2nd Edition
Understanding Portrait Potography
December 2014, 200 pages
978-1-937538-57-6, 8×10 Soft Cover
US $39.95, CAN $41.95
Tilo Gockel
Creative Flash Photography
Great Lighting with Small Flashes:
40 Flash Workshops
December 2014, 304 pages
978-1-937538-46-0, 8×10 Soft Cover
US $44.95, CAN $46.95
Mike Hagen
The Nikon Creative Lighting System,
3rd Edition
May 2015, 336 pages
978-1-937538-66-8, 6×9 Soft Cover
US $39.95, CAN $45.95
Gordon Lewis
Street Photography
The Art of Capturing the Candid Moment
May 2015, 144 pages
978-1-937538-37-8, 8×10 Soft Cover
US $29.95, CAN $34.95
Varesvuo, Peltomaki, Mate
The Handbook of Bird Photography
April 2013, 368 pages
978-1-937538-10-1, 10×8 Soft Cover
US $49.95, CAN $51.95
Glenn Randall
The Art, Science, and Craft of Great
Landscape Photography
April 2015, 240 pages
978-1-937538-47-7, 8×10 Soft Cover
US $39.95, CAN $45.95
Juergen Gulbins, Uwe Steinmueller
Fine Art Printing for Photographers,
3rd Edition
Exhibition Quality Prints with Inkjet Printers
October 2013, 356 pages
978-1-937538-24-8, 8×10 Soft Cover
US $44.95, CAN $46.95
Torsten Andreas Hoffmann
Photography as Meditation
Tap Into the Source of Your Creativity
October 2014, 256 pages
987-1-937538-53-8, 8×10 Soft Cover
US $39.95, CAN $41.95
From classroom to coffee table
BEST-
SELLER
Mario Dirks
Our World Tour
A Photographic Journey Around the Earth
May 2014, 352 pages
978-1-937538-36-1, 8×10 Soft Cover
US $44.95, CAN $46.95
Albrecht Rissler
Photographic Composition
Principles of Image Design
October 2014, 192 pages
978-1-937538-56-9, 10×10 Soft Cover
US $39.95, CAN $41.95
Bertram Solcher
The Leica M Photographer
May 2015, 156 pages
978-1-937538-62-0, 10×8 Hard Cover
US $44.95, CAN $51.95
Jack Dykinga 1x.com
Capture the Magic Photographic Visions
Train Your Eye, Improve Your Photographic Inspiring Images and How They Were Made
Composition
April 2013, 240 pages
November 2013, 188 pages 978-1-937538-30-9, 8×10 Soft Cover
978-1-937538-35-4, 10×10 Soft Cover US $39.95, CAN $41.95
US $39.95, CAN $45.95
Alain Briot Sandra Petrowitz
Marketing Fine Art Photography The Traveling Photographer
A Guide to Great Travel Photography
June 2011, 320 pages
978-1-933952-55-0, 8×10 Soft Cover November 2013, 224 pages
US $44.95, CAN $51.95 978-1-937538-33-0, 8×10 Soft Cover
US $32.95, CAN $34.95
Bob Weil, Nicki Fitz-Gerald NK Guy
The Art of iPhone Photography The Lens
Creating Great Photos and Art on Your iPhone A Practical Guide for the Creative
Photographer
August 2013, 352 pages
978-1-937538-18-7, 10×8 Soft Cover October 2012, 320 pages
US $44.95, CAN $46.95 978-1-933952-97-0, 8×10 Soft Cover
US $44.95, CAN $46.95
New Camera Manuals

Darrell Young Darrell Young Darrell Young

Mastering the Nikon D500 Mastering the Nikon D750 Mastering the Nikon D7200

September 2016, 576 pages November 2015, 592 pages December 2015, 576 pages
978-1-68198-122-2, 6×9 Soft Cover 978-1-937538-65-1, 6×9 Soft cover 978-1-937538-74-3, 6×9 Soft Cover
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David Busch David Busch David Busch

David Busch’s Nikon D7200 Guide to David Busch’s Compact Field Guide for David Busch’s Nikon D5500 Guide to
Digital SLR Photography the Nikon D7200 Digital SLR Photography

September 2015, 544 pages October 2015, 208 pages November 2015, 384 pages
978-1-68198-030-0, 7×9 1/8 Soft Cover 978-1-68198-034-8, 5 3/8×8 1/8 978-1-68198-038-6, 7×9 1/8 Soft Cover
US $39.95, CAN $45.95 US $19.95, CAN $22.95 US $39.95, CAN $45.95

David Busch David Busch David Busch

David Busch’s Compact Field Guide for David Busch’s Sony Alpha a77 II/ILCA-77M2 David Busch’s Sony Alpha a7R II/a7 II
the Nikon D5500 Guide to Digital Photography Guide to Digital Photography

December 2015, 192 pages September 2015, 416 pages February 2016, 456 pages
978-1-68198-042-3, 5 3/8×8 1/8 978-1-68198-015-7, 7×9 1/8 Soft Cover 978-1-68198-060-7, 7×9 1/8 Soft Cover
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Learning to Photograph – Vol. 1
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August 2013, 256 pages
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October 2012, 120 pages
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Tone Poems – Book 2 Our Beautiful, Fragile World
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of Peter Essick
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