Ilex Press imprint: 112 books
The Flash Photography Field Guide
Shaping the Light to Suit YourPhotographs
Language: English
Release Date: May 7, 2012
Shooting with any kind of flash whether a simple light on your camera, a remotely-triggered unit, or a complete studio setup completely changes the photographic experience. No longer do you simply need to be aware of light; now you need to know how to shape it to meet your needs.
The Flash...
The Bird Photography Field Guide
The Essential Handbook for Capturing Birds with your digital SLR
Language: English
Release Date: March 28, 2011
A specialist title aimed at bird watchers, this handy book contains all the expertise you need to make your bird-watching trip into a rewarding photo session: there is copious advice on equipment, technique and field craft, and a wealth of wonderful photos to inspire you. Finally, a section on the digital darkroom will help you turn your shots into perfect prints.
Michael Freeman's Photo School: Black & White
Mastering the Craft of Black-and-White Photography with a Unique Approach
Language: English
Release Date: January 28, 2013
From timeless, elegant portraits to gritty, graphic street shots, the possibilities of black and white are endless, enticing, and exciting. Recognising this potential within every shot, and knowing the digital-editing tools and techniques to maximize its effect are essential steps to building up your...
Michael Freeman's Photo School: Portrait
Essential Aspects of Quality Portraiture
Language: English
Release Date: January 28, 2013
At some point, all photographers are called upon to shoot a proper portrait - combining technical skill with personable demeanour to capture someone in their best possible light. Michael Freeman teaches you how to achieve flattering portrait results with a variety of both traditional and modern styles.
Learn...
Simple Scene Sensational Shot
Artistic Photography in Any Environment
Language: English
Release Date: September 3, 2012
How many of us have put our camera away after a holiday to a far-off location? This book will show you how to make the most of your local area to get outstanding photos that make people ask, 'Is this really our town?'
Full of technical advice, it teaches a whole host of transformative techniques...
Creative Portrait Photography
Innovative Digital Portraiture to Reveal the Inner Subject
Language: English
Release Date: April 30, 2012
The very best portrait photography strives to give the viewer access into their subject's inner self; to provide a window into their soul. With the advent of the digital age and the potential afforded by post-processing, a whole generation of photographic artists has access to greater creative possibilities...
Expressive Photography
The Shutter Sisters' Guide to Shooting from the Heart
Language: English
Release Date: October 25, 2010
All of us have, at one time or another, taken "the perfect picture" - the one that not only works technically, but which exactly captures the emotion of the moment, evoking delight and wonder in the reactions of all who see it. Frustratingly, though, we all have many more of the "nearly"...
The Wedding Photography Field Guide
Capturing the Perfect Day with your Camera
Language: English
Release Date: May 23, 2011
Long gone are the days of lining up the wedding party for predictable and overly-staged group shots. Now more than ever, couples want to remember their wedding day - and the run up to it - with candid, photojournalistic-style photos and innovatively-designed albums.
The Wedding Photography...
The Photography Bible
Exposure > Light & Lighting > Composition > Digital Editing
Language: English
Release Date: September 29, 2014
Designed by expert professional Michael Freeman, this complete course will let you take exceptional photos and develop a deeper understanding of what makes a great photo work. Inspired by the structure of a college course and the benefits of collective learning, in-depth lessons are punctuated by...
by Chris Gatcum
Language: English
Release Date: May 23, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: May 23, 2011
Fashion photography has always called for the maximum creative variety, with a constant pressure for photographers to produce fresh, exciting work with complicated, considered lighting and location design. Whether you're starting out or have many years of experience, this book is an accessible and...
Michael Freeman's Photo School: Exposure
Essential Aspects of Exposure
Language: English
Release Date: July 2, 2012
Leave the Auto mode in the dust and take complete creative control of your images with this comprehensive guide to photography's most fundamental principles. Michael Freeman brings his years of experience to the table, teaching you all the professional techniques so you can nail the optimal exposure...
Michael Freeman's Photo School: Street Photography
Essential Aspects of Street Photography
Language: English
Release Date: June 10, 2013
The street aesthetic is more in vogue than ever, and rapidly becoming an essential part of every photographer's repertoire. Subjects are found around every corner, each moment offers a new and fresh perspective, and that excitement and spontaneity make it an ideal training ground for honing the skills...
Capturing Light
The Heart of Photography
Language: English
Release Date: December 5, 2014
For professional photographers, chasing the light, waiting for it, sometimes helping it, and finally capturing it is a constant preoccupation and for some, an obsession. Drawing on four decades of working with light, Michael Freeman takes a simple but practical approach to interpreting, reacting to,...
Michael Freeman's Photo School: Light & Lighting
Maximise the Potential of Every Scene
Language: English
Release Date: June 11, 2012
Learn to "read" light in this complete course on the building blocks of photography. Michael Freeman teaches not only how to see the subtle nuances of light and shade, but also how your camera views and records them, to make sure you approach each scene with the optimal settings and appropriate...