| Photography [Click on the appropriate flag to buy the book] | Product Details Hardcover 76 pages Random House Books for Young Readers Published 1994 From School Library Journal Grade 6-10-Addressing young hobbyists, this broad survey touches on the early history of photography; discusses cameras, lenses, film, and accessories; offers hints on shooting a variety of subjects; and includes a brief description of processing. The diagrammatic sequences are clear, and the ample number of full-color photographs are attractive as well as instructive. Unfortunately, the discussion on the selection of film comes after loading procedures. Wilson suggests several projects such as constructing a family tree or composing a photo story. Libraries that own Roger Gleason's Seeing for Yourself (Chicago Review, 1992) will not need to add this title. Nancy E. Curran, Decatur Public Schools, IL Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. Ingram Introduces prospective photographers to cameras and other photographic equipment and details a number of fundamental photographic techniques, from focusing and lighting adjustment to shutter speed and shooting moving subjects. |
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