The Photography Handbook (Media Practice) Book

The Photography Handbook is an introduction to the principles of photographic practice and theory and offers guidelines for the study of photographic media. Beginning with a history of photography, Terence Wright examines the medium's characteristics, scope and limitations. The Photography Handbook equips the reader with the language necessary to understand photography and helps to develop visual awareness and visual literacy. It introduces practical photography as a series of processes from pre-production through to post-production and editing. The Photography Handbook discusses the photographic industry and details many of the jobs available within the profession. Updated for the new edition, The Photography Handbook includes: *An introduction to the conceptual skills necessary for photography *How to set up as freelance photographer *How to research and carry out a photography project *Photography and ethics *Case studies from newspapers, magazines and picture agencies *Interviews with editors, photographers, artists and picture editorsRead More