California the Beautiful

Edited by Peter Beren
Photographed by Galen Rowell

Format: Hardcover, 160 pages
On Sale: October 20, 2009
Price: $19.95

As America stands to the rest of the world, so stands California to America - a shining promise of endless possibility. This exquisite celebration of the Golden State has been updated with a new introduction, new cover design, and an enlarged size to suit the grandeur of its subject. California the... Read more >

Beyond Snapshots
How to Take That Fancy DSLR Camera Off "Auto" and Photograph Your Life like a Pro
Written by Rachel Devine and Peta Mazey

Format: Trade Paperback, 240 pages
On Sale: March 20, 2012
Price: $24.99

Ready to Capture Your Story with Beautiful Photos?
 
Let professional photographers Rachel Devine and Peta Mazey show you how to use that fancy DSLR to photograph the story of your life, from falling in love and having a baby, to the everyday moments that are no less precious. You’ll learn:
 


   • Common beginner mistakes... Read more >

Fine Art Wedding Photography
How to Capture Images with Style for the Modern Bride
Written by Jose Villa and Jeff Kent

Format: Trade Paperback
On Sale: March 29, 2011
Price: $29.99

Many semi-pro and professional wedding photographers are looking to "wake up" their style, stay current, and stimulate business. And today, that means lifestyle photography, also referred to as "fine art wedding photography." Fine art wedding photography isn't just a catchy phrase; it's a modern approach in which design is paramount. Fine... Read more >

Advanced Style

Written by Ari Seth Cohen
Contribution by Dita Von Teese
Photographed by Ari Seth Cohen
Introduction by Maira Kalman

Format: Hardcover, 240 pages
On Sale: May 22, 2012
Price: $35.00

Advanced Style is Ari Seth Cohen’s blog-based ode to the confidence, beauty, and fashion that can only be achieved through the experience of a life lived glamorously. It is a collection of street fashion unlike any seen before—focused on the over-60 set in the world’s most stylish locales. The (mostly) ladies... Read more >

National Geographic Image Collection

Written by National Geographic
Foreword by Leah Bendavid-Val
Introduction by Michelle Delaney

Format: Hardcover, 512 pages
On Sale: September 4, 2012
Price: $17.95

Behind National Geographic's worldwide reputation as a powerhouse of photography lies one of the most extensive, valuable, and unique graphic resources on Earth: the National Geographic Image Collection. The book by the same name, now in small format, lets readers plumb the fascinating depths of this immense archive from the earliest... Read more >

The Luminous Portrait
Capture the Beauty of Natural Light for Glowing, Flattering Photographs
Written by Elizabeth Messina and Jacqueline Tobin
Foreword by Ulrica Wihlborg

Format: Trade Paperback, 176 pages
On Sale: April 24, 2012
Price: $29.99

Infuse your images with glowing, luminous light

From high-profile wedding and portrait photographer Elizabeth Messina comes this beautiful guide to shooting lush, romantic portraits exclusively in natural light. Whether you’re photographing children, weddings, maternity and boudoir, or portraits of any kind, The Luminous Portrait will inspire you with Elizabeth’s personal approach and... Read more >

Annie Leibovitz at Work

Written by Annie Leibovitz

Format: Hardcover, 240 pages
On Sale: November 18, 2008
Price: $40.00

“The first thing I did with my very first camera was climb Mt. Fuji. Climbing Mt. Fuji is a lesson in determination and moderation. It would be fair to ask if I took the moderation part to heart. But it certainly was a lesson in respecting your camera. If I was... Read more >

Bryan Peterson's Understanding Photography Field Guide
How to Shoot Great Photographs with Any Camera
Written by Bryan Peterson

Format: Trade Paperback, 400 pages
On Sale: August 18, 2009
Price: $24.99

Everything you need to know in one take-anywhere field guide!

This all-in-one guide from renowned photographer, instructor, and author Bryan Peterson will help you take better photos anytime, anywhere–with any camera.

Want to finally understand exposure? Interested in learning to "see" and composing your images more creatively? Ready to master the... Read more >

Understanding Shutter Speed
Creative Action and Low-Light Photography Beyond 1/125 Second
Written by Bryan Peterson

Format: Trade Paperback, 160 pages
On Sale: April 1, 2008
Price: $25.95

The first book in the Understanding Photography series, Understanding Exposure, was a runaway best-seller, with more than 250,000 copies sold. Now author Bryan Peterson brings his signature style to another important photography topic: shutter speed. With clear, jargon-free explanations of terms and techniques, plus compelling “before-and-after” photos that pair a mediocre... Read more >

The Practice of Contemplative Photography
Seeing the World with Fresh Eyes
Written by Andy Karr and Michael Wood

Format: Trade Paperback, 226 pages
On Sale: April 12, 2011
Price: $26.95

This book teaches us how to fully connect with the visual richness of our ordinary, daily experience. Photography is not just a mechanical process; it requires learning how to see. As you develop your ability to look and see, you will open, more and more, to the natural inspiration of your... Read more >