Books published by Amherst Media

This series of step-by-step guides acquaints amateur digital photographers with the full spectrum of techniques and technology they need to attain the professional edge in digital imaging. The manuals offer a clear, no-nonsense approach to teaching basic skills, such as understanding the basic functions of the digital camera and how to arrange a photograph artistically, while more experienced photographers will profit from the guides that focus on complex issues, including effective posing and lighting strategies, color and image balancing methods, and design techniques for perfecting the digital image in Adobe Photoshop Elements. Amateur photographers will learn to utilize the essential software behind breathtaking digital photography in this comprehensive guide to fabricating the perfect image. Designed to avoid technical jargon and complicated processes, this beginner's manual presents each tool and feature of Adobe Photoshop Elements in short, easy-to-digest lessons that facilitate rapid learning. Every phase of the printing process is covered, including how to use light correctly, sharpen images that are not quite focused, remove dust and scratches from scanned photos, eliminate red-eye, and crop and resize images. Pairing concise text with screen shots for every step, this handbook makes it easy to get started quickly and begin making images look their best.

1. Explore the beauty and antics of burrowing owls 2. Get a close view of burrowing owls' amazing beaks, eyes, talons, and expressive faces 3. Enjoy photos of burring owl babies acting silly

New York City holds a special place in the hearts of its residents, but also in the imaginations of people from around the world. From the Statue of Liberty, to the Empire State Building, to the Brooklyn Bridge, New York's landmarks are as familiar to most of us as our own backyards. Its streets and neighborhoods have become a shorthand for ideas like luxury (Park Avenue, Fifth Avenue), excellence in performance (Broadway, Carnegie Hall), and even an artistic/creative lifestyle (Soho). In this book, Peter Alessandria presents his favorite New York images, including his own personal photography and images created by six top shooters who have made their names on today's most popular photo-sharing site, Instagram. Packed with bold, colorful, inventive images, this book provides a fresh look at New York's classic beauty and ever-evolving character!

The aesthetic details that the couple selects when they dream up their perfect wedding help to tell their love story. The couple devotes a great deal of time to selecting their rings, attire, shoes, flowers, food, cake/desserts, decor, and more. These objects help to welcome and comfort guests and speak to the couple’s individual personalities and tastes.Savvy photographers know the importance of artistically capturing the wedding details—from the lace or beading of the dress, to the invitations and menus, to the cake toppers, and more. They understand that, twenty years down the line, when brides and grooms leaf through their wedding albums, it’s the images of these details—plus candid, expressive portraits—that will portray the feelings they had on their wedding day. In this book, Wayne presents 180 creative captures plus generalized tips designed to help you create a technically perfect, fluid, storytelling chronicle of the day.