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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!

Dani Klein-Williams is renowned for her chic, flirty, and feminine boudoir portrait style and ability to showcase each woman's best assets. In this book, Dani will help photographers focus on revealing a woman's true essence. She explains not only how to deliver uniquely alluring photos, but also how to create a meaningful experience for every client. With an innate approachability and a bit of humor, Dani embraces the concept that every woman has a beauty all her own-one simply must know how to draw it out and capture it. This book offers guidance on all aspects of boudoir photography, including attracting your ideal clients, planning for the session, lighting and exposure strategies, flattering posing and creative composition, post-production, and sales. You'll also discover tips for building rapport to ensure you are able to produce an array flattering, sensual images that she-and any anticipated portrait recipient - will truly cherish.

Today's camera drones provide a unique ability for photographers to capture low altitude aerial perspectives that may never have been seen before. That's because, until now, the view of our earth from under 400 feet was just not possible given traditional aerial photography with manned aircraft. This book will help new drone pilots understand how to take full advantage of today's modern drone camera systems. It will also help existing drone pilots, without a photography background, learn the skills they need to compete in a rapidly growing industry.

Companions, allies, friends¿cats warm our hearts, bring comfort, and make us smile. In this book, author and photographer Lindsi Jones pays tribute to fabulous rescue felines, presenting colorful, feel-good photos of kitties dressed to the nines¿and stories about each cat¿s unique personality. Perfect for cat enthusiasts of every age, the heartwarming portraits celebrate and highlight the exquisite beauty and physical attributes of rescue cats, proving that, like humans, no two cats are alike; each has a life history and story. Readers 8 years and up will also revel in stories of cats currently available for adoption and those recently rescued. They will also read stories from adoptive families¿and learn to make a hand-crafted bow tie for their own distinguished feline! This book makes a perfect gift for all animal lovers¿particularly those with a fondness for photography and animal rescue. It¿s an essential addition to every cat-lover¿s library.

Douglass Owen shares his expertise as a nature photographer, teacher, and ranger for the National Park Service. In his nearly twenty years as a park ranger Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve in Idaho, Doug taught countless park visitors how boosting their skills as naturalists could improve their results as photographers. In this guide, readers everywhere can take advantage of the same training and master the field craft that enables top photographers to great wildlife shots-even with modest gear. In fact, Doug's approach actually favors those with simple equipment that frees them to concentrate on the subject and environment rather than fiddling with complex camera settings! Whether you are an accomplished image-maker or taking your first nature shots, the practical advice and techniques in this no-nonsense book will increase your odds of finding great subjects, prepare you to document them beautifully, and enhance your overall experience while working in the field.

. A look at the miraculous marijuana strains being grown today. Information and images about sativa and indica-as well as hybrids. Detailed macro images that will excite growers, smokers, and photographers

Enjoy personality-rich photographs of rabbits and the stories behind their journeys from shelters/rescues to loving homes.

Get up close with threatened and endangered animals from around the world

Photographer Rob Palmer has a passion for birds of prey and has traveled the world in pursuit of images that capture their amazing beauty and behaviors as they go about their lives in their natural environment. In this book, he has collected nearly two-hundred of his favorite shots, showcasing a wide array of species, locations, seasons, and activities. From grown hawks in flight to youngsters hamming it up in the nest, you'll enjoy a virtual tour of the lives of these mesmerizing birds. Palmer also provides explanatory text to help you identify the species, appreciate the behaviors, and understand what it takes to get shots like these. Whether you are a hawk lover or an aspiring bird photographer, you'll love this book!

Lift your spirits and warm your heart with photos of adorable kids!

Indulge your passion for cat rescue with the heartwarming portraits and anecdotes in this book.

Deepen your appreciation for nature and for the beauty of our planet

Take a mesmerizing look at horses in the wild, on the ranch, and with their humans.

Photographer Rob Palmer has a passion for birds and has traveled the world in pursuit of images that capture their amazing beauty and behaviors as the go about their lives in their natural environment. In this book, he has collected nearly two-hundred of his favorite shots of birds in flight, showcasing a wide array of species, locations, seasons, and activities. You'll at the physiques, maneuvers, and athleticism of these mesmerizing birds. Palmer also provides explanatory text to help you identify the species, appreciate the flight behaviors, and understand what it takes to get shots like these. Whether you are a bird lover or an aspiring bird photographer, you'll love this book!

shows intriguing views of the sun with surprising beauty and details. Peak your curiosity about the most recent findings of our solar system's center¿¿the Sun.

Get an inside look at the daily activities of the world¿s majestic, largest land predator¿the polar bear.

Discover the unique personalities, behaviors, and charms of pet rats.

After a 17-year career in photography stores, photographer Mandy Lea realized that her wanderlust had become overwhelming-so she left her secure job, hit the road out with her teardrop camper (now her full-time home), and set out to pursue freelance photography and maybe learn a thing or two about life. In this book, she takes you behind the scenes on some of her travels around the United States and shows how simplifying your life and redefining your definition of success can open the door to new worlds of beauty and awe. From towering peaks to delicate streams and wildflowers, Lea's images will pique your desire for adventure and your appreciation for the incredible splendors of the natural world-which are ready and waiting for all of us to discover and enjoy! Mandy Lea travels the country in her teardrop trailer, photographing all she sees. She's spoken to large audiences all over the country, standing room only at a photography conference at the Javits in New York City, as well as Las Vegas, Nashville, and more!

Jeff and Carolle Dachowski present 60 ideas for shaping up a lagging business or hitting the ground running with a fledgling portrait and wedding photography business. In part 1, Pricing and Operations, readers will learn great ideas for pricing, proofing images, retouching, dealing with taxes, and more.In part 2, Client Perspective, Pricing and Operations, the Dachowskis focus on maximizing the client experience. You’ll learn to appeal to your target client and ensure that your logo and brand send a cohesive message. You’ll also learn to form marketing partnerships and become more involved in community events.In part 3, Marketing and Promotions, the authors provide marketing tactics that are best suited to today’s climate. Photographers will learn to develop successful marketing campaigns, use social media, and find new opportunities for success.With 60 top-notch ideas for profit enhancement, sample marketing materials, and inspiring images, this book will help photographers of all levels reach their financial goals.

Wedding photography is one of the most competitive genres in photography. With so many other professional photographers (not to mention “Uncle Bobs”) fighting for a chance to document all of the important moments and nuances of the wedding day, how can you rise to the top and win your prospective clients’ trust and business? Follow Pete and Liliana Wright as they guide you through all of the steps you’ll need to take in order to build a successful wedding photography business. In this book, you’ll learn about branding, identifying and targeting your ideal client demographic, making great connections at bridal shows, creating a successful workflow on the wedding day, and creating strong relationships with vendors to boost your referrals. You will learn to avoid the myriad mistakes that other photographers fall prey to and will discover surefire tips for surviving in the ever-changing wedding industry while surpassing your competition.

See everyday scenes transformed through the eyes of an experienced street photographer¿and discover the secrets of capturing these evocative images

Get up close and personal with big cats from around the world

Take an unforgettable tour of the Mighty Niagara and discover sightseeing tips, local trivia, and photographs from area natives

Inside Aviation Photography, by photographer Chad Slattery, includes over 120 amazing images of planes, corporate jets, experimental, and aerospace crafts in the air and on the ground.

Transform the familiar world and create amazing images with the camera in your pocket

Larry Johnson, the world's leading cat photographer and portraitist, shares over 180 of his exquisite images with delightful stories about cat show cats.