La photo numérique sous-marine : Guide pratique, Edition 2007 (1Cédérom)
de Isabelle Guillen

Présentation de l'éditeur
Après un premier ouvrage dédié aux débutants et aux photographes venant du monde argentique (le guide pratique de la photo numérique sous-marine), ce nouvel opus d'Isabelle et Amar Guillen s'adresse cette fois aux plongeurs-photographes adeptes de la technologie numérique. Fourmillant de conseils pratiques issus de l'expérience des auteurs (photographes professionnels et instructeurs de plongée CMAS, TDI, PADI, et DAN), ce guide " expert " traite de manière très approfondie toutes les questions ayant trait au choix du matériel (champ angulaire des objectifs, couverture bridges ou réflexes numériques) et aux accessoires.

Il fait également la part belle aux techniques de composition photographique : placement des éclairages, prises de vue mi-air mi-eau, photo thématiques (de biologie, d'écologie, d'épave, de plongeur, de faune et de flore...), spécificités environnementales, etc. Comme son prédécesseur, ce guide sera un compagnon de voyage précieux pour tous les passionnés de la mer à la recherche de photographies sous-marines de qualité professionnelle.

La photo numérique sous-marine : Guide expert
de Amar Guillen, Isabelle Guillen

Présentation de l'éditeur
Après un premier ouvrage dédié aux débutants et aux photographes venant du monde argentique (le guide pratique de la photo numérique sous-marine), ce nouvel opus d'Isabelle et Amar Guillen s'adresse cette fois aux plongeurs-photographes adeptes de la technologie numérique. Fourmillant de conseils pratiques issus de l'expérience des auteurs (photographes professionnels et instructeurs de plongée CMAS, TDI, PADI, et DAN), ce guide " expert " traite de manière très approfondie toutes les questions ayant trait au choix du matériel (champ angulaire des objectifs, couverture bridges ou réflexes numériques) et aux accessoires.

Il fait également la part belle aux techniques de composition photographique : placement des éclairages, prises de vue mi-air mi-eau, photo thématiques (de biologie, d'écologie, d'épave, de plongeur, de faune et de flore...), spécificités environnementales, etc. Comme son prédécesseur, ce guide sera un compagnon de voyage précieux pour tous les passionnés de la mer à la recherche de photographies sous-marines de qualité professionnelle.

La photographie sous-marine
de Dominique Dudouble (Adapté par), Brian Skerry, Howard Hall

Présentation de l'éditeur
- Toutes les spécificités de la photo sous-marine présentées clairement et illustrées à l’aide de nombreux schémas explicatifs.
- Un état des lieux du matériel actuel en argentique et numérique (caissons, appareils, flashs, etc.).
- Des commentaires techniques pour décrypter les photos qui ont fait le tour du monde (matériel utilisé, choix du cadrage, exposition, etc.).
- Plus de 160 photos spectaculaires de la faune et de la flore sous-marine. Un guide pratique indispensable pour tous les amoureux des fonds marins et les photographes amateurs ou professionnels.
Toutes les techniques pour réussir vos photos sous-marines

L'auteur vu par l'éditeur
Photo-reporter spécialisé en photographie sous-marine et collaborateur régulier pour les magazines National Geographic et Sports Illustrated , Brian Skerry est aussi auteur de plusieurs ouvrages. Ses photographies ont fait le tour du monde.
Photographe sous-marin de renom, Howard Hall est aussi producteur de films documentaires et journaliste. Ses photos sont publiées dans des magazines prestigieux : LIFE, The New York Times, National Geographic, GEO, etc.

La photo numérique sous-marine : Guide pratique (1Cédérom)
de Isabelle Guillen, Amar Guillen

Présentation de l'éditeur
Premier ouvrage en français dédié à la photographie sous-marine avec un boîtier numérique (reflex ou compact), ce guide est destiné aux photographes-plongeurs débutants comme aux photographes plus avertis qui envisagent de passer au numérique. Macro, grand-angle, photo de nuit, faune en mouvement, sujets fixes, problèmes spécifiques liés au milieu aquatique, composition, exposition...

De la prise de vue à la préparation des voyages et des plongées, du choix des boîtiers et accessoires (flashs, caissons, connectique) à leur mode de fonctionnement et à leur entretien, les auteurs, instructeurs de plongée CMAS, TDI, PADI et DAN et photographes professionnels, ont ponctué ce guide résolument pratique de conseils issus de leur expérience.

L'exploitation des photos est également abordée, de la retouche à l'impression, de la création de portfolios à la réalisation de diaporamas ; de nombreux utilitaires sont ainsi proposés sur le CD-Rom d'accompagnement pour vous permettre de nommer, trier, classer et traiter vos photos sur site, après chaque série de prises de vue.

Mémento photo sous-marine
de Guide Vagnon

The Underwater Photographer: Digital And Traditional Techniques
de Martin Edge

Book Description
Written by one of the most experienced teachers of underwater photography this popular, `hands-on' manual demonstrates how to take stunning underwater photographs that will not only give you a personal feeling of satisfaction, but will improve your chances of achieving award winning results.

The book focuses on the practical art of taking underwater pictures through the author's popular 'think and consider' system. This system explains how, with careful thought and consideration of the subject matter, lighting and environment prior to taking the picture, beautiful effects can be captured. Practical examples take you step by step through the basic techniques; from photographing shipwrecks, divers, fish and abstract images to taking photographs at night and 'dual lighting', plus advice on the selection of equipment.

Written in a clear, non-technical style and illustrated in colour throughout this book has established itself as the introductory guide to photographing the wonders of the underwater world. It has now been fully updated and expanded to include seven new chapters containing new techniques and examples, more inspirational images and the very latest equipment.

- concentrates on the practical art of taking stunning underwater pictures
- used by underwater photographers world-wide as a practical handbook to be carried at all times
- illustrated with inspirational colour pictures throughout
- written by an experienced teacher and award winning underwater photographer

Illustrated with beautiful colour pictures to inspire you
Includes practical step-by-step examples so you can really get to grips with this genre
Benefit from an international underwater photography trainer's hints, tips and practical advice first hand

Underwater Photography
de Paul Kay

Book Description
An award-winning photographer and his breathtaking pictures provide beautiful inspiration for anyone longing to dive into the deep blue sea and record the wonders of marine life. Everything is broken down into manageable, thematic sections, which cover the photographic basics before progressing to more advanced procedures. Capture the ocean’s infinite splendor with an array of underwater shooting techniques, advice on choosing a camera, suggestions for maintaining the equipment, and instructions for lighting in this watery world. You’ll find out how to deal with low visibility, learn essential photographic equations for calculating shutter speeds and exposures; understand the differences between various film stocks and what digital can do; and see how to use the flash effectively. So take the plunge—the results will be fabulous.

Successful Underwater Photography
de Brian Skerry, Howard Hall

Book Description
From fundamental principles of photographing marine life to making a living selling underwater photographs, Successful Underwater Photography provides an unlimited wealth of practical advice, surefire strategies, and tested tips for taking extraordinary photos of elusive underwater subjects. Written by two top photographers who specialize in marine photography, this solid, lavishly illustrated field guide provides no-nonsense information on such topics as taking available-light photographs, silhouettes, marine wildlife portraits, close-focus wide angle photographs, and extension tube photographs to name just a few. Readers will also find proven guidance for purchasing underwater photographic equipment, taking photos of shipwrecks, and repairing and maintaining field equipment. Plus, 150 stunning, full-color photos demonstrate the authors’ successful techniques in action. For all aspiring underwater photographers who want to unlock the secrets of how top names in the field achieve spectacular results, Successful Underwater Photography is your definitive one-stop guide.

About the author
Brian Skerry is a professional photojournalist specializing in underwater subject matter. He has worked in diverse environments including the open ocean, beneath ice, and inside underwater caves and shipwrecks. Currently an assignment photographer for National Geographic, his work also appears in People, Smithsonian, Sports Illustrated, US News and World Report, Yankee, Men’s Journal, and dozens of other publications. He also does film work for CNN, Discovery Channel, NOVA (PBS), and National Geographic films. He lives in Uxbridge, Massachusetts. Howard Hall is a well-known marine naturalist, underwater photographer, film producer, cinematographer, and writer whose articles and photographs have appeared in Life, Natural History Magazine, The New York Times, GEO, International Wildlife, Skin Diver, Vista USA, and National Geographic. The winner of six Emmy awards, he works in television with NBC, CBS Sports, PBS, ABC, and National Geographic, and also directs IMAX films, receiving a 1995 Oscar nomination for his work on The Living Sea. He lives in Del Mar, California.

The Underwater Photographer
de Martin Edge

Book Description
Written by one of the most experienced teachers of underwater photography this popular, `hands-on' manual demonstrates how to take stunning underwater photographs that will not only give you a personal feeling of satisfaction, but will improve your chances of achieving award winning results.

 

The book focuses on the practical art of taking underwater pictures through the author's popular 'think and consider' system. This system explains how, with careful thought and consideration of the subject matter, lighting and environment prior to taking the picture, beautiful effects can be captured. Practical examples take you step by step through the basic techniques; from photographing shipwrecks, divers, fish and abstract images to taking photographs at night and 'dual lighting', plus advice on the selection of equipment.

Written in a clear, non-technical style and illustrated in colour throughout this book has established itself as the introductory guide to photographing the wonders of the underwater world. It has now been fully updated and expanded to include seven new chapters containing new techniques and examples, more inspirational images and the very latest equipment.

* concentrates on the practical art of taking stunning underwater pictures
* used by underwater photographers world-wide as a practical handbook to be carried at all times
* illustrated with inspirational colour pictures throughout
* written by an experienced teacher and award winning underwater photographer

Illustrated with beautiful colour pictures to inspire you
Includes practical step-by-step examples so you can really get to grips with this genre

The Underwater Photography Handbook
de Annemarie Kohler, Danja Kohler

Book Description
- 200 color photos
- 15 color drawings
- 8 x 11
- Useful information for underwater photographers of all levels
- Brilliant full-color photographs throughout

"This book is set to become one of the few classic titles about underwater photography. It is packed with good advice."--Colin Doeg, Dive International magazine

This handsomely illustrated handbook provides a comprehensive guide to the basic techniques of underwater still photography and videography, including choosing the best equipment and using it to its full potential, solving technical challenges, and taking advantage of underwater conditions. Full-color diagrams, tables, and charts provide easy reference for exposure settings and composition.

Annemarie Khler is an underwater videographer who has spent many years researching tropical reefs and marine life behavior. Danja Khler is a qualified dive instructor for two international diving associations.

Jim Church's Essential Guide to Composition
de Jim Church

Book Description
Pioneering underwater photographer Jim Church offers a clear cut approach to composition in this concisely written manual that will help all underwater photographers get better results. Packed into this book is more than three decades of practical experience making it a must-read for owners of all types of underwater cameras and housed cameras.

Some of the topics covered are: what attracts viewer’s eye; lenses and perspective; finding underwater subjects; basic wide-angle shots; shooting divers; quickie guide to modeling; composing close-ups; when to take the picture; isolating your subject; placing your subject in the picture; working with patterns; special lighting effects.

Ingram
Jim Church's 35 years of experience are apparent in this clearly written volume aimed at improving any underwater photographer's results. The author shows how to find and choose subjects, position and guide models, and take the pictures. Included are the most effective uses of lenses and many invaluable tips. Church's other books include ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO UNDERWATER VIDEO and ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO NIKONOS SYSTEMS. 8 line drawings. 80 color photos.

Jim Church's Essential Guide to Nikonos Systems
de Jim Church

Book Summary
This book by pioneer underwater photographer Jim Church takes you beyond the owner's manuals and teaches you how to get the most from the Nikonos V, Nikonos RS and Nikon strobes. The author distills his more than 30 years of experience teaching photography to cut through the jargon and speak to all skill levels. Step-by-step solutions to common shooting problems are easily found and cross-referenced in this well-organized text, which has gone through extensive review and field testing to arrive at this clear, easy-to-understand format. Packed with practical tips, it will help both beginning and experienced photographers shoot better pictures.Some topics covered: basics, films & exposure, V & RS features, lenses, extension tubes and framers, strobes, maintenance & testing.

About the author
Jim Church is one of the pioneers of modern underwater photography. Many of today's professionals got started with a camera in one hand, and Jim's articles and books in the other. Jim's articles and photographs have appeared hundreds of times during the past 40 years in photography, travel and dive magazines, newspapers and books. He is the author of eight previous books on underwater photography. Jim is a co-recipient of the NOGI Award for the Arts for his contribution to underwater photography. He resides in Miami Lakes, Florida.

Under Antarctic Ice: The Photographs of Norbert Wu
de Norbert Wu (Photographies)

Book Description
The allure of Antarctica, a place still mysterious, untamed, and unspoiled, has beckoned tourists in increasing numbers as more and more people vie for a glimpse of its terrible beauty and stunning vistas. But there is one aspect of Antarctica they never see, perhaps the most interesting of all-the world beneath the ice. This book, a collection of the finest photographs ever taken underwater in deep Antarctica, illuminates a world brimming with strange and beautiful life forms. For the first time anywhere, Under Antarctic Ice brings together the stories, the science, and the natural beauty of one of earth's most vibrant and enchanting realms. Internationally renowned photographer Norbert Wu was given unprecedented access to the icy waters off Antarctica by the U.S. National Science Foundation to obtain these dynamic photographs. In the extreme conditions that prevail in these seas, invertebrates can grow to enormous sizes: sponges are as big as bears, jellyfish tentacles extend thirty feet, and giant sea spiders crawl through beds of soft coral. Wu has also focused his lens on the birds and mammals living at the edge of water and ice. We are humbled before mammoth icebergs, witness a killer whale stalking prey from a narrow crack in the ice, and see what penguins look like swimming underwater. Jim Mastro's introductory text elegantly condenses forty years of scientific research into a clear and concise natural history of this unique place. Illustrations: 140 color photos, 2 maps

About the author
Norbert Wu is a photographer and filmmaker specializing in marine environments and issues. His writing and photography have appeared in feature articles in Audubon, GEO, National Geographic, and other magazines; his films have aired on WNET/Thirteen New York's Nature series, which airs on PBS. His many books include Splendors of the Seas: The Photographs of Norbert Wu (1994) and Diving the World: Photographs by Norbert Wu (2003). Jim Mastro is a freelance writer and photographer. He is the author and photographer of Antarctica: A Year at the Bottom of the World (2002). He worked in Antarctica from 1982 to 1996, including five years as manager of the U.S. scientific diving program for the National Science Foundation's Office of Polar Programs.

 

Digital Imaging for the Underwater Photographer: Computer Applications for Photo Enhancement and Presentation
de Jack Drafahl, Sue Drafahl

Book Description
Designed to help the underwater photographer make a smooth transition to digital imaging, this book discusses how to digitally refine, correct, and enhance underwater photographs. It details the equipment necessary for digital imaging for underwater photography, and includes a discussion on the essentials of scanning. There is extensive information on Adobe Photoshop, and how it can be used to edit underwater pictures. This book also investigates the ethics of photo manipulation and discusses the future of underwater photography. --

About the author
Jack and Sue Drafahl are a husband and wife team of professional undersea journalists, lecturers and multimedia producers. They have written over 500 articles for publications including Skin Diver, Petersen's Photographic, Sport Diver, Diver, Rangefinder, and many more. Jack and Sue are Platinum Pro 5000 divers, and Sue is an inaugural member of the Women Divers Hall of Fame. They enjoy teaching seminars worldwide on all aspects of photography.

Master Guide For Underwater Digital Photography
de Jack Drafahl, Sue Drafahl

Underwater Photography
de Annemarie Kohler, Danja Kohler

Adobe Photoshop for Underwater Photographers
de Jack Drafahl, Sue Drafahl

How to Photograph Underwater
de Norbert Wu