Blood Moon
Following a lifetime of animal rescue and African wildlife conservation efforts, Beverly and Dereck Joubert raise the alarm to the plight of the rhino. This oversize volume is both a celebration of these magnificent animals and a call to action to save them from vanishing forever. Blood Moon tells the tale of the extraordinary efforts to rescue rhinos from high-poaching zones in South Africa and save the species in secret locations in Botswana. Involving the help of military personnel, planes, helicopters, and private-sector gunboats, this is an action-packed story. The breathtaking images and riveting prose not only capture the never-before-seen rescue of rhinos, but also transcend wildlife publishing to celebrate the life of these elusive animals and the vanishing habitats of Africa.This book takes wildlife imagery to a new level. Here, the striking black-and-white photography is paired with the use of red, which has always been symbolic of wealth in the East, the largest market for rhino horns. Blood Moon is an inspiring demonstration of what humanity can do if we try to turn back extinction.Proceeds from this book benefit the Great Plains Foundation, with a mission to conserve and expand natural habitats in Africa through education programs, community initiatives, and wildlife and environmental stewardship in Botswana, Kenya, and Zimbabwe. Great Plains Conservation and its Foundation manage over 1,000,000 acres of land in sub-Saharan Africa with plans to expand to 5,000,000 acres across a variety of critically important and fragile landscapes throughout Africa.
Polar Explorations
Join one of the foremost polar explorers of our generation on transcontinental crossings of each polar cap as never before seen--and maybe never seen again. With his unrivaled photography taken during transcontinental crossings of each polar cap, Sebastian Copeland transports us to the ends of the earth and invites us into his expeditions. With his expedition partner, Copeland spent forty-three days crossing the Greenland ice sheet without outside support. In the process, he set a new world record for the longest distance traveled on kites and skis, covering 370 miles over one twenty-four-hour period. With the same partner, Copeland led the first east-to-west transcontinental crossing of Antarctica by skis and kites via two of its poles, setting three world records over the 2,500-mile, eighty-four-day expedition. These polar regions are also the bellwether of the impacts of climate change, and Copeland's stunning images galvanize our awareness of the threats of global warming and the need for conservation.
Patrick Demarchelier
A stunning new portrait of the legendary fashion photographer, famed for his iconic fashion shots, now exposes a trove of never-before-seen images--each one breathtaking and full of surprises, revealing an extraordinary range of talent. Demarchelier was known for his ability to capture a subject's beauty and charm in a natural way, often without ornate settings. His exquisite and timeless fashion portraits graced the pages of Vogue, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, and Glamour, with ad campaigns for Dior, Louis Vuitton, YSL, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, and have featured such high-profile subjects as Cindy Crawford, Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell, Karen Elson, and Nicole Kidman. Demarchelier is perhaps best known for his intimate portraits of Princess Diana that helped establish her popularity and accessible public image. Designed by the legendary art director Fabien Baron, the book simultaneously celebrates Demarchelier's remarkable legacy as one of the most influential fashion photographers of the past forty-five years (he passed away in 2022) and offers a fresh perspective with never-before-seen photos. While his published images often feature polished, high-fashion aesthetics, capturing the glamour and elegance of the fashion world, the unpublished ones reveal a more intimate, raw, and unfiltered side of his artistry. These unseen photos offer a glimpse into Demarchelier's creative process, showcasing moments of spontaneity and experimentation. Additionally, these unpublished images often reflect a broader range of subjects, moods, and settings, highlighting his versatility and depth as a photographer beyond his signature fashion shoots.
Global Warning
Martin Parr puts the world to rights in this comprehensive catalogue of five decades of his photographs, published to accompany a major exhibition at Jeu de Paume in ParisFor over fifty years Martin Parr has photographed the absurdities of the contemporary world, from the frenzy of over-consumption and the ravages of mass tourism to humanity's increasing reliance on technology and our complex relationship with the animal kingdom.By turns critical, satirical, surprising, and funny, Global Warning is published in association with Jeu de Paume to accompany a new major exhibition of Parr's photography at the arts centre in Paris in January - May 2026.Richly illustrated with more than 175 of his photographs, from his early black-and-white work in the raucous holiday parks and sleepy supermarkets of rural England to his more recent colour photography of bustling tourist attractions and must-see destinations from across the globe, Global Warning offers a reinterpretation of Martin Parr's work and position in a time of widespread global disorder.Featuring a tone-setting introduction by Quentin Bajac, director of Jeu de Paume, four further essays by Jean-Fran癟ois Staszak, Roberta Sassatelli, Violette Pouillard, and Adam Greenfield, experts in the fields of geography, sociology, wildlife conservation and urban design, put the selection of works into context and explore the important topics that seem immediately relevant to our everyday lives.Showcasing many of Parr's most renowned images alongside rarely published hidden gems, Global Warning presents more than five decades of incisive visual commentary from one of the world's most celebrated photographers.
Bruce W. Talamon. Soul. R&b. Funk. Photographs 1972-1982
Talamon saw it all during the golden age of soul, R&B, and funk. Throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, this young African American photographer from Los Angeles found himself backstage with an all-access pass to the heart of the music scene. He caught his first big break landing a position as a staff photographer at SOUL Newspaper in LA in the early 1970s, just as soul, R&B, and funk were becoming part of the mainstream. He captured the rehearsals and sound checks, recording sessions and costume fittings, the quiet reflective moments and life on the road, and, of course, the wild photoshoots and memorable performances. These photographs define an era famed for its glamour, fabulous fashions, and utter devotion to the groove.
Plus
Lydia Hudgens's debut photo book, featuring only plus-sized models: a first in fashion publishing. In a landscape where magazine covers are still dominated by skinny bodies and Fashion Week runways have moved backward in the models that are walking, Plus breaks with business as usual and features only plus-sized models in a celebration of diverse fashion and a demand for the industry to move forward. Divided into three chapters--"Beauty," "Editorial," and "Body"--Lydia Hudgens's photography celebrates the beauty of all bodies, and the figures who've pushed fashion forward to welcome more people in. Alongside shoots of models, Plus features interviews with trailblazers like Kellie Brown who've made their mark on the fashion world. The fashion industry needs to keep evolving, and these icons, models, and Hudgens are helping to make it happen.
Lee Friedlander: Christmas
With a healthy sprinkle of plastic and tinsel, Friedlander's visions of a commercial, uniquely American Christmas evoke both irony and nostalgiaWhether or not you celebrated Christmas at some point during the last 70 years, you have no doubt encountered many of the scenes shown here in Lee Friedlander's eclectic black-and-white documentation of the holiday season across America. From city sidewalks to cookie-cutter suburbs, Friedlander captures it all: main street store window displays; plastic nativities on snow-covered lawns; inflatable snowglobes and Santa Clauses; questionable St. Nicholas-themed lingerie; oversize or underwhelming Christmas trees; and houses so covered in string lights as to demand nothing short of a miracle from the local power grid.As in all of his work, Friedlander's images of Christmas reflect his own version of the holiday. Is Christmas in America a religious celebration? A commercial precept? A misunderstanding? An indulgent blasphemy? Or all of the above? The only certain thing is that December 25 has provided an opportunity for the people's photographer to hold up a mirror to a flawed, inventive, preoccupied and wonderful society.Lee Friedlander (born 1934) has published more than 60 monographs since 1969. He was represented alongside Diane Arbus and Garry Winogrand in the 1967 New Documents exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art, now understood as a landmark event in American documentary photography, and received his own retrospective at the same museum in 2005. He has lived and worked in New York since 1956.
Francois Halard: Art & Flowers
The master photographer's compelling images of his two most intimate passions: art and flowers. "His photography has an innate capacity to evoke emotion and tell stories that linger in the mind long after the image is seen," writes Dries Van Noten in the foreword to this two-volume series of images. Long revered for his personal photography of the world's most celebrated buildings and interiors, Halard strikes a new path with two new bodies of work. Confined to his house in Arles after a shoulder injury in early 2024, Halard began photographing the objects immediately surrounding him with his Polaroid camera. In turns traditional and abstract, the Flowers series is a captivating exploration of nature's beauty. As beautifully described by fashion designer Dries Van Noten, "The Polaroid captures a fleeting moment, blossoming into a lasting memory, while the real flower, vibrant and alive, ultimately withers away, reminding us that beauty can be both preserved and ephemeral." In the second series, Art, Halard has enlarged a select number of his Polaroids, which he then worked on top with paint, wax, and other materials to give the final results a strong, layered sense of history and memory. Many of the images are made of ancient statuaries or details of Renaissance paintings from Italy and Greece--the tight crop of a marble head, or the folds of 15th-century drapery. "I am delving into the idea that antiquity can be modern," Halard states in his interview with art curator Bice Curiger, "I like to start with a specific object to turn it into another, transitory object." Halard's transformation of the ephemeral into the permanent, in the case of his flowers; and the permanent into the ephemeral, in the case of his Classical-inspired artworks--give power and beauty to these compelling images.
Stones from the Inside - The Limited Edition
As soon as Bill Wyman was given a camera as a young boy, he quickly developed a passion for photography. After joining what would become the world's greatest rock 'n' roll band, Wyman continued his hobby. When he didn't have his bass, he had his camera. The result is an arresting, insightful and often poignant collection of photographs, showing his exclusive inside view of the band. From traveling to relaxing, backstage and on, Stones From the Inside is a unique view captured by a man who was there, every step of the way. Along with the images of the band at work and play, Wyman includes remarkable images of those along for the ride, from John Lennon, Eric Clapton, David Bowie and Iggy Pop to John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd. To accompany his photographs, Wyman offers up wonderful insights, anecdotes and behind-the-photo stories, giving all us a front-row seat and backstage pass to what it was like to be there, as music history was made as a member of The Rolling Stones. Limited to just 300 copies, this slipcased edition is accompanied by a print.
Frank S. Matsura
A captivating collection of Native American portraiture by early 20th-century Japanese photographer Frank S. Matsura frames the rarely told story of his work and unique personal life. Frank S. Matsura (1873-1913) was an immigrant photographer, a local hero, a charismatic original, an enigma, and a man of the community whose legacy has grown over time. Today, historians are still compiling the details of Frank's unconventional life, and his identity and images are enjoying a revival. An expansion of academic scholarship, documentaries, exhibitions, and regional historical interests, particularly regarding his Native American portraiture, has resulted in a more vivid understanding of the man and his work: Matsura's photographs of local tribal members reveal an honesty and empathy, a counterpoint to the contrived or nostalgic seen in his contemporaries' images from the same period. His oeuvre of just ten years (due to his unexpected passing from tuberculosis) documents everyday local events and the cacophony of characters who visited his studio for dime portraits. There are parallels to be found between Matsura's work and today's society in attempts to rise above anti-Asian bias, the continued pursuit of cultural agency, and a desire to individually define what America can and should be. Along with beautifully reproduced black-and-white photographs, the book features narratives from five scholars who give life and context to Matsura's work, celebrating his captivating photography as a look into immigrant artists, American identity, and the history of a fluid and multicultured exceptionalism. THE FIRST COMPREHENSIVE BOOK OF ITS KIND: Frank Matsura was a Japanese-born photographer who lived in northern Washington State in the early 20th century. This is a rare and comprehensive exploration of his life, including the juxtaposition of his work against the images of Native American people by American photographer Edward S. Curtis. MATSURA'S SINGULAR WORK AND STYLE: Matsura's work broke many cultural and photographic taboos of the time. He took candid and relaxed photos of his subjects, including local Native American tribes. Many of his images were spontaneous group photos of locals in character and costume. He included himself in many of his photos, and he included interracial couples in his images as well. A HIDDEN FIGURE WHOSE TIME HAS COME: This collection was based on a 2023 exhibit at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture. Interest in Matsura's work has gained momentum over the years, and this book coincides with the release of Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Beth Harrington's documentary Our Mr. Matsura on his work and legacy. Perfect for: American and Native American history buffs Photographers and artists Fans of Frank Matsura's unconventional story and work Lovers of vintage, historical, and portrait photography
Detroit Revealed
Explores hidden gems and iconic spots in Detroit, showcasing its rich culture, music history, and local favorites.Detroit Revealed: Another Look at the Motor City revisits the city to highlight more unseen and wonderful gems that are sure to charm the visitor. Found when working the road as a Detroit EMS paramedic, these compelling sites are frequented by the locals and are part of a rich cultural fabric woven onto the surface of the city. Visit the iconic Hitsville Museum and absorb the musical history that made the city famous. Wander through Hamtramck's Poletown and grab a sizzling hot plate of pierogis and kielbasa. Spend an evening at the classic Raven Lounge, the oldest blues club in Michigan, where such legends as B. B. King performed. Throw a colorful ball down a slick lane at the Garden Bowl, the oldest continuously operating bowling alley in the city. Another Look at the Motor City embarks on an adventurous journey into an urban setting resplendent with places that will entertain and sate the most intrepid explorer.
Vanishing America
Takes readers on a nostalgic journey along Route 66, exploring its forgotten relics and enduring spirit.Embark on a nostalgic and enlightening journey through Vanishing America: A Journey Through the Forgotten Relics of Route 66, authored by Justin Tedford. Delve into the disappearing landmarks of Route 66 alongside the revitalized destinations shaping its future. This compelling exploration showcases the poignant stories of once-thriving roadside attractions, now fading into obscurity, juxtaposed with the vibrant renewal of others who have embraced a new era of travel.Through vivid descriptions and evocative storytelling, Tedford captures the essence of America's iconic highway, revealing each stop's cultural and historical significance along the way. From weathered motels and abandoned gas stations to revitalized locations and quirky roadside attractions, the book vividly depicts Route 66's past and present. Vanishing America: A Journey Through the Forgotten Relics of Route 66 celebrates Route 66's resilience and spirit, captivating readers with its changing landscapes and enduring legacy. Whether you're a history buff, a road trip enthusiast, or simply curious about America's evolving cultural tapestry, Justin Tedford's book promises to enlighten and inspire.
Abandoned Mines of Eastern Idaho
Uncovers the haunting stories and lasting legacy of the region's forgotten mining camps.Delve into the rich history of Idaho's mining legacy with Howard Frisk's Abandoned Mines of Eastern Idaho. Take a captivating journey through time and unravel the stories behind these once-thriving mining camps that now lie desolate and silent. Explore the hidden stories behind these forgotten mines based upon extensive research and clear and concise narratives.What sets this book apart is its ability to foster historical empathy. Mining was dangerous. Some miners found their futures, and some found their ends. Miners lived a hard life, made evident through their first-hand accounts and rare historical photographs. Displayed alongside recently taken color photographs, the stark reality between then and now is shocking. Readers will feel as if they are there, exploring the remnants of an era long gone.Written for history buffs or the curious, Abandoned Mines of Eastern Idaho is an immersive experience that goes beyond facts and dates. Begin your exploration of Idaho's mining history, with photographs and stories of the mines and miners that toiled in their subterranean world.
The Canon Eos Rebel T7 User Guide
Are You Frustrated with Blurry, Disappointing Photos from Your Expensive Canon EOS Rebel T7?You invested in a "real camera" expecting amazing results, but instead you're getting the same mediocre photos as your smartphone - maybe worse. Your beautiful DSLR sits in auto mode because the manual reads like rocket science, and you're missing those perfect moments while fumbling with confusing settings.Stop letting your Canon T7 collect dust! This complete step-by-step guide transforms your camera from an intimidating gadget into a powerful creative tool, even if you've never touched a DSLR before.What You'll Master: Camera operation - Every button, dial, and menu explained in plain EnglishPhotography fundamentals - Exposure, focus, and composition techniques that workLens mastery - Maximize your 18-55mm kit lens and understand when to upgradeProfessional techniques - Portrait, landscape, and action photography secretsProblem-solving - Fix blurry photos, exposure issues, and common beginner mistakesWhy This Guide Works: Unlike confusing technical manuals, this book uses ultra-detailed descriptions and numbered step-by-step processes that assume zero prior knowledge. Every instruction includes exact button locations, clear directional language, and verification steps so you never get lost.Exclusive Bonuses Included: ���� BONUS 1: Quick Reference Settings Chart - Instant access to optimal settings for any situation���� BONUS 2: Menu Settings Checklist - Set up your camera perfectly from day one���� BONUS 3: Troubleshooting Flowchart - Solve common problems in secondsPerfect for: Complete beginnersSmartphone upgradersGift to love onesPhotography studentsAnyone wanting to master their Canon T7.Get a copy today and join thousands of photographers who've transformed their skills with this proven system.
Earth from Above (25th Anniversary Edition)
Timed to the 25th anniversary of the groundbreaking international bestselling book Earth from Above, this updated version features new images and refreshed text that creates an unforgettable, inspiring portrait of our planet today. Since its original publication in 1999, Yann Arthus-Bertrand's Earth From Above has been a touchstone for the environmental movement throughout the world, selling more than three million copies in all languages. The result of an epic, ongoing journey across five continents and 60 countries, this spectacular portrait of our planet is also an iconic reminder of its fragility. In this 25th anniversary edition, Arthus-Bertrand and more than a dozen experts on current environmental issues look back upon the past decade's progress. With 30 percent of the images brand new and entirely updated text throughout, Arthus-Bertrand poignantly juxtaposes Earth's raw beauty with the evidence of humanity's negative impact upon our home. As Earth's climate changes and sustainability is ever-present in the news, governmental policy, and organizations around the world, this book continues to be timely and essential decade after decade.
The Shape of Nature
Acclaimed photographer David Maitland's visual exploration of the myriad structures, shapes, and patterns seen in nature It might appear at first glance that it is the chaos of the natural world that makes its beauty. But all around us are extraordinary examples of geometry which show that nature's palette is in fact applied with brushstrokes that follow strict laws and principles. The Shape of Nature reveals a wonderland of recurrent structures, shapes, and symmetries and asks how and why these came to be. Curated by form and introduced by essays linking form with function, each chapter examines exquisite examples--from a whale's bejeweled baleen to a sea cucumber's anchor-tattooed skin--captured in acclaimed photographer and scientist David Maitland's lens and words. Where other books consider the math of natural patterns, The Shape of Nature explores their biological origins and significance. Combining sublime photography with an inspiring commentary, this is both a celebration of nature's unseen masterpieces and a revelation of the principles underpinning their extraordinary creation.
The Fumes of Mars
On 23 July 2018, in the North East of Athens, Greece, one of the deadliest wildfires ever recorded took place. The Fumes of Mars brings together testimonies of survivors, state reports, wildfire specialists, and topographical information with photographer Katerina Angelopoulou's images of her personal experience of the event and its aftermath.Photographer Katerina Angelopoulou spent her summers in the area as a child, and it was the home of her parents. The fire rushed from the hilltop, jumping over the pine trees, and to the edge of the sea in less than an hour and a half-swallowing everything in its path. The Fire Department, and the Civil Protection failed to respond to the situation; an evacuation plan, or even a rushed warning was never executed and the necessary forces to battle effectively the fire or rescue people never dispatched to the area. The fire spread to the east, engulfing several small towns. Locals and passers-by were abandoned by those same structures that were there to protect them. The artist, her mother and her three-year-old daughter were trapped at the shoreline with several others for many hours before help finally arrived.This book is the result of a research project that brings together testimonies of numerous survivors and information from the State Investigator Report and the ongoing trial including wildfire specialists, topographical information of the area, and Angelopoulou's images.
Eden
Few countries in the world serve up such diverse mountain bike riding landscapes as Aotearoa New Zealand. With a labyrinth of trails that flow, challenge, and excite set against a backdrop of dramatic and surreal landscapes, New Zealand has become the "Garden of Eden" for mountain bikers.With contributions by leading photographers and professional athletes that have contributed to and documented the rise of mountain biking, Eden is a stunning collection of mountain bike photography and essays capturing the growth of this young sport in the youngest country in the world. This book is for daydreaming and inspiring bucket list adventure-making in the mountain bike paradise of New Zealand.
Abandoned New Hampshire
Explores the haunting beauty and hidden stories of the state's forgotten buildings and ghostly past.Have you ever come across an abandoned house with broken windows and creeping vines as you drove through town? Or an abandoned gas station with rusty pumps out front that looks like it was once full of activity? Do you wonder what caused the doors to close or made the people walk away and never come back? Abandoned New Hampshire: Ghosts of Our Past answers some of these questions while paying homage to what has been left behind, including the memories, secrets, and discarded parts of people's history. Scattered throughout New Hampshire, you'll find decaying hotels, camps, schools, and farms. Though many of these places may seem completely forgotten, there are those who are still haunted by them. The ghosts that we leave behind in the places we once loved or hated act as the silent keepers of whatever stories are remaining within the walls. Maybe the next time you drive by a forgotten, discarded place, you'll pause and visit with the ghosts who have been keeping watch, and you'll think about all the stories they could tell.
Buried New England
Explores the region's rich history through its fading graveyards, where memory battles time and nature.New England's story and history is best on display inside its burial grounds. Exploring the customs and cultures of the region's past helps showcase the importance of New England to America over the centuries. Presidents, "witches," enslaved peoples, and all of those in between can be found from Connecticut to Maine. The landscape of these states has shifted from a sprawling wooded space to lush and ample farmland and bustling cities. Inside the graveyards, cemeteries, and burial plots, war wages between memories and time. Now four centuries deep, these memorials are fighting to survive. The punishing weather of the area and urban sprawl combine to push these memorials back into the ground to be lost forever. Through photographs we can capture these cherished lost ones and give them the chance to live on in a new way. Across New England, marble, bronze, granite, wood, and other stones stand and fight to maintain the memory of those buried below them. Through Buried New England, those lost to time have the ability to live on as remembrances.
Bloom Where You Wander (glossy cover)
The shorter version of this book contains 14 photographs and 14 stories about the flowers and their locations from my travels. The expanded version contains the same 14 photos and stories but adds about thirty more pages of flowers for true floral lovers. I've wandered around the world for my entire adult life. Along the way, my best memories are the people I meet along my pathway. But, in this book, I focus on some of the beautiful flowers that have also grown up along my way. Each flower is beautiful, but they also come with stories that I've also shared.
Canon EOS R50 V User Guide
If you've just picked up the Canon EOS R50 V and you're feeling excited... but also a little lost, you're not alone. Whether you're a total beginner, a senior trying digital photography for the first time, or a vlogger looking for the perfect YouTube starter camera, this all-in-one Canon EOS R50 V user guide is for you.Written in plain English with no tech jargon, this is not your typical camera manual. This is a simple camera guide for older users, beginners, and creators alike - packed with step-by-step camera manual tips to help you confidently shoot photos and videos you're proud to share.What You'll Learn Inside This Easy Canon Camera Tutorial Book: How to Use Canon EOS R50 V: From unboxing to your first photo, we walk you through everything with crystal-clear instructions and real-life examples.Canon R50 Setup Guide: Learn how to quickly charge your camera, insert your memory card, and walk through the touchscreen setup with ease.How to Shoot Video with Canon: Discover how to master Canon R50 video settings for YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram reels - even if you've never filmed before.Canon R50 Autofocus Tutorial: Say goodbye to blurry shots. You'll master autofocus face tracking Canon features, including face and eye tracking Canon and subject lock, perfect for vlogging and portraits.Camera Guide for Seniors: Designed for clarity, larger text, and slow-paced instructions, this book is ideal for digital photography for older adults or tech-averse users.Photography Book for Travelers: Learn to compose stunning landscapes, street scenes, and food shots while on the go with Canon R50 for content creators.Canon R50 YouTube Setup: Build your vlogging camera setup for beginners with microphone tips, clean lighting hacks, and audio clarity fixes.Canon Touchscreen Q Menu Explained: We decode the touchscreen so you can change settings on the fly without digging through menus.Canon R50 Camera Explained in Plain English: From ISO to white balance, we break down every button, dial, and option without overwhelming you.Best Camera Settings for Beginners: Whether you're capturing pets, people, or products, you'll know what to use - and what to skip.Beginner Photography Tips + Manual Mode: Learn how to shoot like a pro with a guide that grows with you - including when and how to learn manual mode with Canon EOS R50.Best Beginner Video Settings for Canon: Confused by 24fps vs 60fps or 4K vs HD? We simplify it for you - no filmmaking background required.Whether you're searching for an easy guide to shooting YouTube videos on Canon, a Canon camera guide for YouTubers, or just want to shoot great photos with Canon R50, this book delivers practical help from day one.Perfect for anyone looking for a Canon R50 V manual for beginners, a beginner camera manual for YouTube, or a Canon R50 photography book for everyday life, this hands-on guide will take you from curious to confident - no confusion, just creation.
How to Become a Wedding Planner
Dream of turning your passion for weddings into a successful career? Whether you're an aspiring planner or a seasoned professional looking to refine your skills, this definitive guide, written by an industry expert, Zubair Abdul Waheed, with 7,000+ global weddings and events under his belt, gives you the blueprint to succeed in this niche.What You'll learn From this Book: 1) Master the Fundamentals: Understand the roles of planners, coordinators, and designers, and how to position yourself in the competitive wedding industry.2) Client & Budget Management: Learn to negotiate contracts, set pricing, and handle unrealistic expectations while keeping clients happy.3) Vendor Secrets: Build reliable vendor networks, avoid costly mistakes, and create win-win partnerships.4) Logistics & Crisis Control: From timeline creation to handling last-minute disasters (like missing performers or monsoons!), gain foolproof strategies.5) Indian & Global Trends: Adapt to cultural nuances, luxury demands, and emerging trends like intimate weddings and AI-powered planning.6) Real-World Case Studies: Dive into actual wedding stories, both triumphs and failures, to avoid common pitfalls.
Mr. Wiggles Travels The World
Mr. Wiggles returns to explore the world of knowledge by going on adventures to different countries and learn the history of each countries historical monuments!
Disfarmer
A rare photobook gem of an outsider artist's post-Depression portraits made available once moreIn Heber Springs, Arkansas, a reclusive photographer named Mike Meyer (1884-1959), known simply as "Disfarmer," created an uncanny record of American rural life during the 1930s and 1940s. Working out of his modest studio, Disfarmer created portraits which are direct and unpretentious. Disfarmer's portraits of cotton farmers, tradesmen, soldiers home on leave and the extended families that made up this rural community, reveal a common bond that is rapidly disappearing in the United States. They are bold portraits, and sometimes confrontational, yet they show his sitter's humble grace and small-town charm. Handed down through generations and found today in the family albums of this community, Disfarmer's portraits are emblematic of the post-Depression era. These photographs, many unpublished or rarely seen, underscore his uniquely American vision of place. For this monograph of Disfarmer's work, Twin Palms founder Jack Woody returned to the surviving glass-plate negatives, choosing 180 for this book. A set of contact prints were made from the glass plates, and the book was printed on a sheet-fed gravure press in Kyoto. Gravure gives the images a richness and depth that evokes their time and place.
Walk the Earth
This spectacularly produced volume is a heartfelt tribute to the majesty of elephants, offering an intimate glimpse into the lives of these gentle giants in their wild African habitats. Renowned for his evocative animal portraits, Federico Veronesi brings a profound sensitivity and reverence to his elephant subjects, capturing the strength, wisdom, and quiet resilience that make these creatures enduring symbols of the untamed wilderness. His personal reflections, woven throughout the book, deepen the experience, expressing awe, respect, and hope for elephants and the landscapes they inhabit. The full-page images, many extending over a single spread, show the tuskers pachyderms roaming watering holes, dry lake beds, sweeping savannahs, and remote valleys, often framed by towering mountains or shimmering horizons. In South and East African locations such as Amboseli, Liwonde, the Mana Pools, and the Chyulu Hills, Veronesi describes waiting anxiously to capture moments of quiet majesty--a tusker silhouetted against a sunset, a matriarch leading her herd across a parched landscape, or a lone bull standing sentinel beneath a dramatic sky. Veronesi calls these elephants the "last witnesses of a world before humans took over the earth." His images evoke this sense of eternity, capturing not just the animals' grandeur, but also their vulnerability in a rapidly changing world. With luxurious paper, rich printing, and elegant binding, this extraordinary volume invites readers to walk beside these giants, feel the pulse of the wild, and share in the hope for the future of elephants and the wilderness they call home.
Closing the Book - The Art of Emotions
Closing the Book - The Art of Emotions is a deeply personal and creative exploration of the human emotional experience. Through a blend of powerful prose, poetic reflections, and original photography, Monya Maxwell walks us through the messy, beautiful process of transformation-facing shadows, releasing old identities, and reclaiming inner peace.Each chapter offers a unique insight into emotions like loneliness, burnout, shame, and vulnerability-without judgement or sugarcoating. This book isn't about fixing yourself. It's about feeling fully, trusting your intuition, and choosing a new path with compassion and courage.Whether you've lived through emotional trauma, lost your way in toxic relationships, or simply want to connect with your authentic self, Closing the Book is a companion for your journey back to wholeness. Honest, hopeful, and healing-this is the art of emotional evolution.
The American Flag
This tenth volume in the Double Exposure series presents a variety of powerful photographs that feature the American flag.This volume coincides with the 10th anniversary of the opening of the NMAAHC and celebrations surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence 250 years ago. It illustrates how the American flag carries multiple meanings across generations. From soldiers saving Old Glory and veterans' families holding tight a memorial banner, to political activists, sports figures, and everyday Americans waving the Stars and Stripes, African Americans have made the flag their own. While some images celebrate the patriotism and the pride of national identities, others speak to the complex history of America and the paradox of liberty.The book presents photographs that date from the Civil War to the present day and shows work by celebrated photographers including Anthony Barboza, James Karales, Gordon Parks, Platon, and Maurice Sorrell alongside contemporary images by Sheila Pree Bright, Lola Flash, Zun Lee, Michael McCoy, Rashod Taylor, and others.
A Manual of Photography
Title: A Manual of Photography: intended as a text book for beginners and a book of reference for advanced photographers.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The GENERAL HISTORICAL collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. This varied collection includes material that gives readers a 19th century view of the world. Topics include health, education, economics, agriculture, environment, technology, culture, politics, labour and industry, mining, penal policy, and social order. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Lea, Matthew Carey; 1868. 8?簞. 789.bb.27.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Canon EOS R8 User Guide
Whether you've just unboxed your Canon EOS R8 or you're still wondering if you'll ever understand all those buttons, this all-in-one Canon R8 Camera Book was made to turn your overwhelm into confidence-fast.This isn't a dry Canon EOS R8 Instruction Manual filled with technical jargon. It's a real-world, plain-English Canon EOS R8 Manual for Beginners, packed with hands-on walkthroughs, cheat sheets, and camera-tested advice designed for first-time users, seniors, travelers, vloggers, and content creators.Inside this Canon EOS R8 Tutorial Book, you'll find crystal-clear explanations and photo-based demonstrations that walk you through how to use Canon EOS R8-from your very first setup to mastering manual mode and autofocus. If you've ever asked questions like: What lens works with Canon R8?How do I shoot video on Canon mirrorless?What are the best settings for portraits on Canon R8?-you'll find practical, illustrated answers right here.What You'll Learn Inside: How to Shoot Manual Mode without the jargon-understanding ISO, aperture, shutter speed, and metering made easyCanon R8 Video Settings Tutorial for cinematic B-roll, vlogs, talking-head videos, YouTube creation, and audio setupDSLR vs Mirrorless Cameras Explained to help beginners understand what makes the R8 a powerful upgradeCanon R8 Tutorial Photography Projects to practice and build confidence with guided 10-day challengesCanon R8 Troubleshooting and Reset solutions for blurry images, card errors, color problems, focus issues, and moreCanon R8 for Travel Photography setups with ideal lens recommendations, storage tips, and quick-change settingsLearn Photography with Canon Cameras using real-life practice templates, cheat sheets, and custom menu setupsWhether you're looking for the Best Beginner Photography Book 2025, a Camera Setup Guide for Mirrorless Beginners, or simply the Canon EOS R8 User Manual rewritten in a way that makes sense-you've found it.It's a Photography Book for Content Creators, a Canon R8 Troubleshooting Guide, and a Mirrorless Camera for Seniors rolled into one easy-to-follow resource.Perfect For: First-time Canon usersBeginners switching from DSLR to mirrorlessSeniors wanting Easy Photography Tutorials for Canon EOS R8Travelers, creators, and everyday memory-makersReady to go from confused to confident with your Canon?Let this Canon R8 Tutorial Photography Guide become your trusted companion in capturing the moments that matter most-with zero frustration and full creative control.
Practical Photography
Practical Photography: The Elements Of Photography is a comprehensive guide designed to introduce aspiring photographers to the fundamental principles and techniques of capturing stunning images. This book delves into the core elements that make up a great photograph, offering clear and concise explanations suitable for beginners and enthusiasts alike.Readers will explore essential topics such as understanding light, mastering composition, working with different camera settings, and developing a keen eye for detail. Through practical examples and insightful tips, Practical Photography aims to equip photographers with the knowledge and skills needed to elevate their craft and create memorable photographs. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this book provides a solid foundation in the art of photography.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Wilson's Photographic Magazine
Explore the world of 19th-century photography with "Wilson's Photographic Magazine, Volume 35." This vintage magazine offers a fascinating glimpse into the techniques, equipment, and artistry of early photography. A treasure trove for historians, photography enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the evolution of visual media, it provides insights into the practices and perspectives of photographers from a bygone era. Delve into detailed articles, technical notes, and captivating images that showcase the state-of-the-art photographic methods of the time. Rediscover the roots of modern photography through this meticulously preserved volume.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Catherine Opie: Genre / Gender / Portraiture
Nearly four decades of work from the photographer who redefined the expression of gender in contemporary queer portraitureA leading voice in contemporary photography, Catherine Opie has been known for her portraits of the queer scene in California since the late 1980s. A fundamental element of Opie's work is the observation of different gender performances through a critical revision of the genre of portraiture. Her photography emphasizes how portraiture has the power to both reinforce and deconstruct conventional and binary expressions of gender. The title of this publication and the MASP exhibition it accompanies is based on the double meaning of the word g礙nero in Portuguese, meaning both "gender" and "genre."For her first solo show in Brazil, Opie enters into dialogue with the tradition of the portrait--a way of representing the human figure that dates to the 15th century in the West--producing an archive of diverse presentations of gender and sexuality. Around 60 photographs from her most iconic series are displayed alongside a selection of around 15 emblematic portraits from MASP's collection. Strongly marked by figuration and the formal constraint of portraiture, the juxtaposition of these works accentuates the dialogues, tensions and reformulations that Opie's photographic oeuvre proposes.Catherine Opie was born in Ohio in 1961 and is currently a professor of photography and the chair of the art department at UCLA. Opie's work has been exhibited extensively throughout the United States, Europe and Japan. She has had solo exhibitions of her work at the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis; St. Louis Art Museum; Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago; and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, among many others.
Atlantic Sirens
You do not have to be a Ulysses, tied to the mast of your ship in order to fall victim to the beauty of these Sirens. German photographer Stefan Soell takes us on a photographic excursion to Portugal's southern Atlantic coast, together with ten models of exceptionally striking and distinctive looks. These Sirens are frolicking in the foaming surf, and playing in the winds and sands of this wild coastline, enhancing their natural eroticism. Stefan Soell is a master at capturing their joyful but provocative and enticing play. The photographs for this book were taken over a period of five years during long stays in the far South Western area of Portugal. The lonely, undeveloped Costa Vicentina in the west, the Cabo de S瓊o Vicente in the east, and the rugged cliffs of the Algarve are one of the last sections of natural coastline in Europe. Usually, the locations could only be reached on foot, so having light, portable equipment was important, as it enabled longer coastal expeditions with maximum flexibility when taking pictures. All photos were taken exclusively with natural light, without additional brighteners or reflectors.
Adirondack Solitude
Solitude is hard to find these days, and harder still to capture in an image. But that's just what award-winning photographer Russ Hartung does in his photographs of the majestic peaks and intimate views of the Adirondack wilderness. Adirondack Solitude explores the feeling of being on top of a mountain before sunrise and watching the light change over landscapes of unbroken wilderness; the serenity of drifting across a misty lake in a kayak and hearing a loon's echoing call in the distance; the chorus of enveloping rain from a sudden thunderstorm while on the trail, and the answering symphony of peepers along the shore heard from the warmth of a tent in the evening. And it's the vicarious feeling Hartung shares when he sees someone paddling slowly across a shrouded lake in the fog or a lone figure staring off towards the horizon from atop a rocky outcrop at the end of a hard climb. Whether it's a wide-open view at the top of a High Peak or the miniature world brimming over in a hidden rock pool, both the towering and the tiny inspire this sort of awe-inspiring connectedness. Adirondack Solitude will give readers the key to peaceful and meditative presence among the Adirondacks no matter where they are.
Yves Saint Laurent and Photography
Yves Saint Laurent and his designs, as captured by the greatest photographers of the 20th centuryYves Saint Laurent collaborated with some of the greatest photographers of the 20th century. For over four decades, until the closing of his fashion house in 2002, Saint Laurent and his creations were captured by cutting-edge photographers - including such legends as Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, David Bailey, Helmut Newton, William Klein, Sarah Moon, Annie Leibovitz, Paolo Roversi, and Juergen Teller - resulting in iconic pictures that helped shape his own image as well as that of his brand.Yves Saint Laurent and Photography shines new light on the world of the genius couturier, tracing both the course of fashion and the history of 20th-century photography. This beautifully designed book features an astonishing range of imagery: breathtaking fashion photographs of subjects such as Audrey Hepburn, Catherine Deneuve, Naomi Campbell, and Kate Moss; portraits of Saint Laurent; and never-before-seen archival documents, all packaged in a luxe oversized volume.
Raymond Depardon: Desert
The African desert in black and white as seen by Raymond Depardon through 60 years of reportage, photography series and film shootsSince his first assignment as a young photojournalist in Algeria in 1960, Raymond Depardon (born 1942), now a member of Magnum Photos, has felt a deep and intimate attachment to the Sahara Desert and the region's inhabitants. His photographic and cinematographic eye was particularly drawn to the different cultural events in Chad, from its civil war to Oueddei's accession to power and the filming of Un homme sans l'Occident (2002). His reports also took him on the road with Tuareg refugees in Mali and Paris-Dakar pilots in Libya and Niger; and he crossed all of these countries and more to produce his films Empty Quarter (1984) and La Captive du d矇sert (1989). Spanning 11 countries in total, Desert is the ultimate tribute to the people and landscapes that have accompanied Depardon's career for over 60 years.
Barcelona Vertical
A surprising new approach to the city's icons from an unusual perspective: vertical panoramic photography. An original book-object of a unique format for design, photography and architecture enthusiasts, with a concept combining original framing with classical Black and Whites; a reflection of Barcelona's tradition and modernity.In Catalan, Spanish, English & French
Vestits de Ceba
Toni Vidal (Menorca, 1934) is a photographer with a longstanding career, an artist of photography who has developed a body of work of great expressive beauty resolved with a great command of the technique.Since he began, sixty years ago, he was a portraitist, portraits produced with delicacy and far removed from the album snap, portraits that capture the underlying argument beyond that of the image. First it was people, and soon also rocks, rural architecture and plant-life.The result of this later work is the book Vestits de ceba, where Toni Vidal presents the results of twenty years' work consisting of turning mundane matter into poetic matter, in this case the onion and the most external of the leaves that protect the bulb, those that botanists call tunics, and that is where the title comes from, dressed. This visual and expressive metamorphosis that the photographer offers us is strengthened with the collaboration of more than twenty poets who have provided Toni Vidal with their poetic creations expressly for his "Vestits", such as Montserrat Abell籀, Narc穩s Comadira, Jos矇 Corredor-Matheos, Miquel Desclot or the late Joan Brossa, Maria Merc癡 Mar癟al, Joan Perucho, Jordi Sarsanedas, Josep Palau i Fabre and Yael Languella. This book also serves as homage.In Catalan, Spanish, English & German
1 Dia 1 Foto
2014: an important year in the history of Catalonia. 31 photojournalists taking 365 photos, one for every day of the year, to turn light (photo) into writing (graphos) and shape a story not only of the great historic events and their media protagonists, but also of daily occurrences with their protagonists ignored by the media. A story that tells us of a whole community, developed into an exhibition at the Arts Santa M簷nica compiled into this book, now and forever. 12 writers, philosophers or historians introduce each month of this transcendental year.In Catalan, Spanish & English
Roques de Menorca
"I wanted to show how a rock does not capture sunlight: it shares it. For our ancestors they were a symbol of unity and strength; for us they have a strength that is difficult to dominate, the strength and vitality of nature in all its plenitude and beauty" (Toni Vidal) In Catalan, Spanish & English
