Lonely Planet's Guide to Travel Photography

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Lonely Planet's Guide to Travel Photography by Richard I'Anson is a comprehensive guide that helps travellers capture stunning photographs through practical tips and insightful techniques. The book covers various aspects of travel photography, including landscape, wildlife, and portrait shoots. It is designed to inspire both novice and experienced photographers to enhance their skills while exploring the world.
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The fifth edition of Lonely Planet's Guide to Travel Photography shows readers how to develop their photographic skills and avoid common mistakes. This ultimate step-by-step guide to taking better travel photographs is full of practical exercises and tips to hone technique.

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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher

The best-selling Lonely Planet's Guide to Travel Photography is written by internationally renowned travel photographer Richard I'Anson. He shares his wealth of experience and knowledge about travel photography in this jargon-free guide to taking better photographs.

This new edition has been thoroughly updated and refreshed with up-to-the-minute advice, information, and instructions on how to take amazing travel photographs using the latest digital cameras. It also includes tips on how to get great results from smartphones, DSLR cameras, drones, and GoPro action cameras.

The author explains:

How to get started in travel photography
What kit is required - whether you're an enthusiastic amateur photographer or a budding professional - and how to use it
Types of software and computers needed to process pin-sharp images
On-the-ground advice, including photography etiquette, safety, and security
Essential advice and know-how on lighting, composing, and shooting great images
How to choose the best lens, set aperture, shutter speeds, and exposure
Detailed instructions on taking photographs of moving subjects, portraits of people, landscapes, cities, wildlife, festivals, food, and drink
Processing, saving, and sharing digital images using various software programs, and even selling travel images.

Lonely Planet's Guide to Travel Photography is the definitive handbook for anybody keen to improve the photographs they take on their travel trips and wow their friends and family at home. It's a long-standing success and will continue to inspire a new generation of travellers with the updated information and tips inside.

About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, gift and lifestyle books and stationery, as well as an award-winning website, magazines, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760340742

Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: Lonely Planet Publications

Edition: 5th edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 773g

Pages: 376

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