Editorial Review

It looks like a gorgeous nostalgia trip to judge by the cover imagealone. The photo is of an old school record player that lies unplugged, awhite label test-pressing waiting on the turntable, while a band of paperwrapped around the cover announces the title in ye olde woodblock-lookingtype, Read more

Reviews (8)

An intimate collection
I just saw this exhibit at our MoMA, and the work is outstanding. Some of the images are color, some black and white. There are a number of styles and artists, ranging from the very famous to those unknown outside of their small communities. The point is that these are images of musicians--it's that simple.
Spectacular Photos!
The catalog is gorgeous, the photographs are indeed spectacular.While the written entries were wonderful, they were too few and left me wanting more.I guess that's a good thing!

This is a photography book, not a music anthology
It seems to me that the other reviewers have mistakenly criticized the book for its choice of music artists. Such decisions are secondary to the nature of this work of art. Annie Leibovitz is a photographer of surpassing quality and her ability to capture the latent stories of her subjects is on full display in this book. The idea is not so much to produce stunning or provocative photographs as it is to make manifest the character and circumstances of the various pictured musical artists. Seen in this light, Leibovitz's book should be lauded for its ability to tell a story without getting in the way, and to highlight subtleties without resorting to contrivance. "American Music" is a wonderful work of art, as should be expected from such a distinguished artist. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Individual Photographer    2. Musicians    3. Photo Essays    4. Photoessays & Documentaries    5. Photography    6. Photography As An Art    7. Pictorial works    8. Popular music    9. Portraits    10. Subjects & Themes - Portraits    11. United States    12. Photography / Portraits   

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Best on the Market
This is far and above the best book I've encountered for New Scrappers.Instead of just showing layouts, explanations are there to show why a layout works, how to do it and simplifies the mystique behind all the necessary tools and not so necessary tools.I wish I had bought this book before spending money on stuff I didn't really need.You won't regret this purchase if you are a beginner and it also makes a great gift for someone thinking about scrapping.Guaranteed to rev your creativity.

Great information for the beginner
If you are new or fairly new to scrapbooking, this book will help you with organization, picture taking, details about products you will need and conservation and storage.The book also includes stencils and templates which can be removed and used on photos and cardstock.The spiral binding is an added plus because the book lays flat when open. Well worth the purchase price.

Scrapbook Teacher
This is a great book encompassing every aspect of scrapbooking for the beginner and experienced crafter. It's easy to read and understand, offering a great deal of layouts. I couldn't put it down. This book will definitely take the fear out of beginning scrapbookers and challenge others to try new techniques. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Collections Of Photographs    2. Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions    3. Crafts & Hobbies    4. Crafts / Hobbies    5. Hobbies/Crafts    6. Minor Arts    7. Papercrafts    8. Scrapbooks, Memory Books    9. Crafts & Hobbies / Papercrafts    10. Sale Books   

Reviews (10)

A very elementary attempt at Video lighting
I don't usually criticize a book too badly, but this one just isn't cutting it (or the light for that matter)...it's so basic that if you have any knowledge of basic photographic lighting, don't even bother with this one because it's all repetition.I wanted to learn about lighting for subject movement and most of this is people sitting on their duffs (which is about 20% of the time)..you can tell the author photographs mostly sitting subjects - he may as well be a still photographer!And when he talks about onset and offset lighting, he says arrange it until it looks good - nothing is said about broad or short lighting and how it can flatter a thin or round face....He forgot about the most important thing - the subject.I teach a photographic lighting class, and this would not even be close to the book I would recommend.If you really want to learn about lighting, buy the book called: Set Lighting Technician's Handbook for film lighting equipment, Practice and electrical distribution by Harry C. Box.(this is really his name)....Anyhow, I'm not sure what I'm going to do with my expensive copy of Lighting for Video - I may use it for my next subject to sit on to raise their elevation for a photo - that's about all it is good for. Sorry, but horrible attempt at giving good examples of real life lighting situations - MOVEMENT !!

Excellent detail for the beginner
Lighting for video (or film) is really an artform in itself.Using different combinations of light sources can make your shot look fantastic.............but you really need to know what you're doing.This book teaches you that.It goes into great detail about electricity and how easy it is to overload a circuit and damage equipment, or worse yet, start a fire.Extremely important information to know.I've seen too many people who just plug lights in willy-nilly and when the inevitable disaster strikes just throw the breaker switch and 'give it another go'.This is essential reading for anyone wanting to use lighting for their productions.

The Best I've Seen
This book is very detailed but lays things out in a way that
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Subjects:  1. Computer Books: General    2. Computer Graphics - General    3. Computers    4. Computers - Other Applications    5. Digital video    6. General    7. Lighting    8. Television    9. Television - General    10. Television Engineering    11. Video recording    12. Computers / Computer Graphics / General    13. Sound, lighting, scenery   

Reviews (7)

WORDS OF WISDOM AND FOLLY
About Mario Testino and his work:
Testino's portraits stunning
This collection is superb and the size of the book is well chosen to display the images. It's a well rounded selection, including fashion, editorial, advertising, personal and celebrity. Reproduction of the images is high quality with good resolution and colour. Highly recommended to Testino fans.

This could be your book.
I think Mario Testino used to be a waiter. Be fearless, you can do it. All you need is a point of view. Use the shotgun approach to photography - shoot shoot shoot and you'll get at least one good one.
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Subjects:  1. Celebrities    2. Individual Photographer    3. Photo Essays    4. Photoessays & Documentaries    5. Photography    6. Portrait photography    7. Portraits    8. Subjects & Themes - Portraits    9. Testino, Mario    10. Photography / Portraits   

Reviews (7)

Greatest book of photos on Detroit
I got this book from my library through an ILL, and this book is GREAT! I am 17 and planning on relocating to Detroit, and wanted to see what the city looks like. This book is the only one with actual photos of Detroit in and around the city. Wonderful pictures from earlier times until now. The book was so good, I went out and bought it. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to see detroit or for anyone who wants to see one of the best cities in the world.

Somewhat Disappointing Book
This book is fine or those new to Detroit, but as one who knows Detroit well, this book doesn't provide much.
Great pictorial in color!!
Absorbing book in magnificent color on Detroit's past and present. Worthwhile for anyone interestedinhistory of the city of Detroit. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Detroit (Mich.)    2. Essays    3. General    4. History    5. History - U.S.    6. History: American    7. Photography    8. Pictorial works    9. United States - State & Local - General    10. Travel / United States / Midwest / East North Central (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI)    11. Sale Books    12. Detroit   

Reviews (4)

Great starter book for AC's
Of the two major "textbooks" on ACing, this is the best one to start with. It gives enough information to initiate you into what is expected of all members of the camera crew, but is not overwhelming with technical info (not that you are not going to want that info someday, but if you are new, it can be confusing and even discouraging.) After this book, get David Elkin's Camera Assistant's Manual, which goes into much further detail. As you work with different cameras, download the manuals from the panavision/arri/aaton/etc websites so you can feel comfortable with the differences in individual cameras. Lastly, get a used copy of the very expensive American Cinematographer Manual for all the technical bits in one handy portable reference book. This, and tons of set experience, is probably all you need (and keep in mind some of the greatest cinematographers who ever lived worked without any of these aids). Rely on your eye!

The Camera Assistant - A Complete Pro Handbook(Hart)
This is probably the best handbook for this discipline I've ever seen.I bought a copy when I was in the States three years ago - and it was swiped!I plan to prescribe this book for my students from 2001 onwards.Well done ! The bible for operating camera personnel!
This book is a complete and highly insightful manual for motion picture camera assistants and operators. It covers the disciplines, techniques, skills and even the politics of the craft. For anyone involved or wanting afabulous look into the workings of the film industry, buy this book! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cinematography    2. Film & Video - Amateur Production    3. Film & Video - Cinematography    4. General    5. Handbooks, manuals, etc    6. Performing Arts    7. Performing Arts/Dance    8. Photography    9. Television - General    10. Cinematography, television camerawork    11. Performing Arts / Television / Direction & Production   

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Helps you get out of a rut
I found this book to be great for when you have designer's block.This book is filled to the rim with illustrated examples and makes a great quick reference.The best thing about it is it doesn't cost an arm and a leg like most design books.

Great book to learn how to integrate design elements
Very impressed with how the author demonstrates how you can take an element, whether it is a sea shell or fern frond, and how you can actually integrate it in a landscape design. Being a student in Landscape Architecture, I find it very useful in design projects. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Architecture    2. General    3. Landscape    4. Landscape design    5. Photography    6. Architecture / Landscape   

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great photos
I purchased this as a gift for my dad, an avid golfer. When I got it, I was a little disappointed at the sparse text....but the photos are great. My dad LOVED the book....

Lost Balls and Other Bad Lies
WONDERFUL book for golfers... or as a gift to golfers. Photos are crisp and lovely, lies are unimaginable and even inconceivable! Makes those of us who do NOT play golf wonder why others do, and should make golfers offer prayers of thanks that they have never, never had shots to play like these...
Lost Balls- a great photgraphic journey
Charles Lindsay has captured the true soul of golf with this photographic journey through some of the most interesting places in the world. This book is perfect for the person who truely loves and understands the game of golf. His combination of humor and photographic genius make this a wonderfully entaining book for anyone who has ever played the game. I hope there is a sequel. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. General    2. Golf    3. Golf - General    4. Photography    5. Pictorial works    6. Sports    7. Sports & Recreation    8. Subjects & Themes - Sports    9. Sports & Recreation / Golf   

Reviews (7)

Great Book For Aperture LOWER VERSIONS
BEWARE.one star just to get your attention!
Outstanding Book!
I was given the opportunity to review this book by an acquaintance, and I am very glad for the opportunity.It has totally changed the way I approach my digital workflow.My previous workflow started with a folder for each year, containing a folder for each month.Inside the monthly folders were still other folders for each shoot.I would download my digital RAW files in the root of each shoot folder.Then I would create 3 separate subfolders inside each shoot folder, (1) alt (for altered ), (2) fin (for final), and (3) out (for output).I would place the various iterations of each file in these directories for retrieval and sorting.I would open each RAW file in Nikon Capture and evaluate the shot.Then I would make any necessary alteration and save the required output files, whether for web, print, or archive.Sometimes the images would be opened in Photoshop for further work, and saved back to the same directory structure.This worked fairly well, but it was a very slow process.Finding images weeks, months, and years later was very difficult without going into each directory and looking through the saved files.Now I keep all of my files in the Aperture program, and it allows me to save all of the iterations side-by-side.Even those alterations made in Photoshop are saved as "versions" of my original digital file.It has cut my workflow time down significantly, but even more important, it has allowed me to keep track of all of the versions of my files together, making the finding and printing of previous files manageable.
Just Right
I had recently purchased a digital SLR (after decades of film photography) and I had many other scanned images 'from way back when.'And with a fairly big digital project looming, I needed to be 'in the know' with Aperture -- and fast.The book was written well and gave the hands-on learner as well as the visual student something to get a hold of.This is my first Amazon review of a product (though I've purchased a ton of stuff over the years), but I really wanted to give my 'Thumbs Up' to this book for getting me set and ready to go.I did use the book as reference often, as I recalled, "I remember doing this in a lesson... but how.." and Orlando Luna & Ben Long got me prepared.Without much effort I got a photo-journalistic view of a recent wedding, edited & organized and then set up on one of my websites with Aperture.And I can safely say that it wouldn't have happened without this book.THANKS for your effors Orlando & Ben and Peachpress!I would recommend this book first, if you're new to Aperture, before going on to others. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Apple And Macintosh Graphics And Sound    2. Computer - Apple/Macintosh    3. Computer Books: General    4. Computer Graphics - Image Processing    5. Computers    6. Digital techniques    7. Image processing    8. Operating Systems - Macintosh    9. Photography    10. Techniques - Digital    11. Computer graphics software    12. Photography / Techniques / Digital   

Reviews (9)

Nice
Quality pastel renders par usual with this art of something Pixar. The color theory alone in this book is worth every penny. Great stuff to continue to inspire us fellow artists. One regret, they need to start putting some of the 3-D stills in the book since their work is unlike anything else out there. Overall, a must buy for the artist reference library.

The story of a movie from concept to artwork
The new animated movie CARS comes at you all finished and complete. This is how it came about.
Beautifully illustrated
I purchased this originally, because as well as being a fan of the movie, "Cars", I am an up and coming animator and am very interested in all aspects of animation. In the description it told me the book tells of how the original idea was made into a film and the steps and research taken to do so, so I bought it.
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Subjects:  1. Animated Films    2. Automotive    3. Automotive - Pictorial    4. Cars (Motion picture)    5. Cinema/Film: Book    6. Film & Video - Direction & Production    7. Film & Video - General    8. Illustrations    9. Performing Arts    10. Pixar (Firm)    11. Pop Arts / Pop Culture    12. United States    13. Comic book & cartoon art    14. Performing Arts / Film / General   

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Killer Cowboy Kate, Beauty and Art have never been so mutually exclusive.
Buy this book now, It's going to be devoured by those in the know and it will cost you a fortune! Ethereal and magical are one way to describe Sam Haskins photos, also sexy and fabulous are good adjectives. It would be hard to choose. I ordered this book knowing that it was, and is, a classic, but had no idea of the impact these photos would have. You can tell by the cover that you are in for an emotionally charged ride that you will never forget. There is a slim narrative running throughout these photos, but you as the viewer are allowedto create your own story , and what a story it is. Kate and her cohorts are iconic babes that transcend the 60's. The girl's sheer beauty and playfulness will make you gasp, and even chuckle at their bodaciousness. I won't give away any secrets, but the photo's are remastered and gloriouslybeautiful.You..must...order...now! ... Read more

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Shades of Walker Evans
Christenberry photgraphs and crafts replicas of the landscapes in Hale County, AL. This is the same area in which Walker Evans photographed the people and places in the 1930's for the US Gov't and the classic "Let Us Now Praise Famous Men."
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Subjects:  1. 1936-    2. Christenberry, William,    3. Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions    4. Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions - General    5. Exhibitions    6. Individual Artist    7. Individual Photographer    8. Individual Photographers And Their Work    9. Photo Techniques    10. Photography    11. Photography Of Specific Subjects    12. Photography, Artistic    13. Subjects & Themes - Travel - General    14. Central Southern states    15. Individual photographers    16. Photographs: collections   

Reviews (13)

Excellent - highly recommend it!
Video Shooter is an excellent instructional guide. Braverman's unprecedented expertise and superior storytelling skills help guide readers through all the key topics and everything you'd need to know for professional video shooting and production. I highly recommend this book!

BARRY KNOWS WHAT HE'S TALKING ABOUT
What I like most about Mr. Braverman's book is how it speaks not only to the technical side but more so to the creative side. His insights are geared toward using talent and instinct within the given parameters of the tools and medium. The book was a fun and easy read with a humorous, conversational style and lots of pictures (which makes perfect sense given it's a book involving a visual medium). I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to shoot a story (emphasis on STORY) without getting lost in the wonder of technology yet using that very technology only to free up the story. Hats off to Mr. Braverman for a handy how-to guide to get that story shot and out on screens.

Wonderful Book - A Must-Have
This book far exceeded my expectations, even after reading all the five star reviews.The text is both engaging and informative - a rare combination for what might be termed a "how-to" type book.Braverman's book actually stands as an interesting read aside from the technical and artistic information it imparts.His style is refreshingly candid and his guidance practical.
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Subjects:  1. Computer Books: General    2. Computer Graphics - General    3. Computers    4. Digital cinematography    5. Film & Video - Amateur Production    6. Pop Arts / Pop Culture    7. Production and direction    8. Techniques - Digital    9. Video recordings    10. Performing Arts / Film / Direction & Production    11. Video photography   

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Great look at the "White City"
A beautiful collection of images, showing the wonders of the 1893 fair. A great look back.

Fantasy City
One book leads to another. After reading The Devil in the White City, I wanted to see the Exposition described in the book. It definitely was an amazing sight to see and this book satisfied most of that curiosity. To go one better, I might look for a book that goes even further into that time in life. The city is every bit the accomplishment as described in the afore mentioned book. Where is the America of that artful integrity, that is, to do the best that can be accomplished? Gone to disposable products including much of architecture. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. (1893 :    2. Chicago, Ill.)    3. General    4. History - General History    5. History Of Architecture+    6. Modern - 19th Century    7. Photo Essays    8. Pictorial works    9. United States - General    10. World's Columbian Exposition    11. History / United States / General    12. Other public performances & spectacles    13. Photographs: collections   

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Mastering Photoshop Basics
My husband and I are taking a beginning Photoshop class at the local adult school. Instead of a more extensive and difficult text we chose to supplement the class with Photoshop Elements 4 For Dummies. It moves inmore logical sequence than the class and enabled us to begin editing our photos immediately. It also allowed us to focus onclass instruction without taking notes.

Photoshop Elements 4 For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
Good reference for ideas of how to do almost anything in Photoshop.

Software that's getting ever more powerful
Thee seems to be a trend in software that they have to keep comming up with new releases to get people to send in more money. But after version three or four, it seems that the new features that they are adding aren't really features that you'd use. Look at Microsoft Word, which of the new features do you really use? But also look at WordPad. It's grown until it's about the equivalent of Word 3.0 or something like that. It's faster, smaller, easier to use and pretty much does what you want, in some cases even better than Word itself.
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Subjects:  1. Computer Graphics - Photoshop    2. Computer graphics    3. Computers - Desktop Publishing    4. Digital techniques    5. Image processing    6. Photo Techniques    7. Photography    8. Reference    9. Computers / Computer Graphics / Design    10. Photographic equipment & techniques    11. Photoshop   

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Consider it an investment!
This book is one of the first things i would grab if my house was on fire!An absolute must-have for MM fans or for anyone interested in photography.Bert Stern writes an account of his photo shoots with Marilyn, providing the reader insight into his experience and the back-story makes the photos even more fascinating.The book also includes prints of the negatives destroyed by Marilyn herself (provoking some controversy over disrespecting MM's obvious wish that the photos not be released).We are given a glimpse into how Marilyn saw herself, as well as how she wished to be perceived by the world, in the months leading up to her death.

Showcasing Marilyn Monroe at the height of her all too tragically shortened career
Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962) is perhaps America's most famous "sex goddess", a young woman whose life and death have taken on mythic qualities as having been a woman of beauty and sex appeal. Bert Stern is the fashion photographer who was the last to be granted a sitting by Marilyn Monroe six weeks before she died. The photography 3-day sessions was arranged by Vogue magazine and took place at the Los Angeles Bel-Air Hotel. The sessions produces a total of 2,571 photographs (375 in color) and included fashion, portrait, and nude studies from which only twenty went on to publication in Vogue magazine. Now all 2,571 photographs have been collected under one cover in Marilyn Monroe: The Complete Last Sitting (originally published in 1992 but until now having long been out of print) and are available for Marilyn Monroe fans in this unaltered compendium showcasing Marilyn Monroe at the height of her all too tragically shortened career.
Marilyn's Last And Best Photos
If you are true Marilyn fan you must get this book. It's more expensive than most coffee table books ($75) but it is so worth it. There are more than 2000 photos in it! The pictures were taken just six weeks before she died. The photos are stunning! Many of them are seminude and I don't think she ever looked better. It's hard to believe this was her last photo session.
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Subjects:  1. Individual Photographer    2. Individual Photographers And Their Work    3. Photo Techniques    4. Photoessays & Documentaries    5. Photography    6. Photography Of Specific Subjects    7. Subjects & Themes - Portraits    8. Films, cinema    9. Photographs: portraits   

Reviews (53)

Sadly, a Disappointment
If you hate theory, you will love this book. The author makes certain that you do not glean any insights into how Elements 3 works. If you want to crack this book open each time you use Elements, and follow the button-clicking instructions, you will always be on Square One, if that is what you like. For instance, Layers are never described or explained. There is no chapter on Layers. No mention of Layers, the Layers Palette, or Backgrounds, until: "Make a copy of the photo by dragging-and-dropping your Background Layer on the Create a New Layer icon at the top of the Layers palette. This will create a layer titled "Background Copy." No definition of any of these terms has appeared, and presto, you are supposed to know what he is talking about.
Scott Kelby is My Favorite Photoshop Author
First a confession! Scott Kelby is my favorite Photoshop author/DVD presenter. (Eat your heart out Deke McClelland, my second choice!)
Practical, simple to follow
I am an enthusiastic amateur photographer, not a pro.But I enjoy "post processing" my digital images and Photoshop Elements is a good product to use.But there are many nuances to the product and Scott Kelby does an excellent job at presenting those capabilities.His examples are straightforward and useful.I recommend this book highly. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Computer Books: General    2. Computer Graphics    3. Computer Graphics - Game Programming    4. Computer Graphics - Photoshop    5. Computers    6. Computers - Desktop Publishing    7. Computers - Other Applications    8. Digital photography    9. Digital techniques    10. Photography    11. Techniques - Digital    12. Photography / Techniques / Digital    13. Photoshop   

Reviews (8)

Title should also include - How to abuse a picture with photoshop
Granted, there are some nice pics in this booklet and some useful techniques which would be helpful if I had more than one strobe, but I was looking more for practical lighting tips without over-abusing a digital image with Photoshop.Almost 2/3 of the sample photos have some kind of photoshop tampering.That's not photography, that's graphic design.Other than that, I'm glad that I didn't have to pay the $34.95 that was the suggested price on the actual booklet (I paid about $15).Overall, it's good for ideas on how to approach a situation with regards to lighting.

Stuck in the 80's
As an overall guide to lighting techniques, this book gets all the basics right. However, when it comes to inspiring the reader it doesn't fare so well. Some of the photographs in "The Best of Photographic Lighting" are bordering on attrocious - many of them firmly stuck in the 80's tradition of painful soft lighting ala oldschool Playboy (maybe this shouldn't surprise me, since the cover is much lit this way). Too many tacky pictures of urban saxophone players lit "creatively".
The Best of Photograpic Lighting: Techniques and Images for Digital Photographers
This is well written book with the basic lighting techniques for the motivated photographer. It is not a tutorial type of book but it provides a starting point which provides the reader the conceptual frame work in order to use lighting. This is a good book that is well illustraded. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Photo Techniques    2. Photographic Techniques Using Specific Equipment    3. Photography    4. Techniques - Digital    5. Techniques - Lighting    6. Photographic equipment & techniques    7. Photography / Lighting    8. Special kinds of photography   

Reviews (5)

5 stars
The book is totally new and under very good condition, and the dilievery time is much earlier than i expected.

Best in field
This text thoroughly explains the intricacies of applied media asthetics in a concise and completely accessible way. It is a well organizied text that ehances its presentation through the use of many illustrations. I believe that this is the best text on the subject and that it has been since its first edtion.

motion graphics professor
"Sight, Sound, Motion: Applied Media Aesthetics explains the WHY of film and video production. If you're looking for HOW then turn to another book."Read more

Subjects:  1. Cinematography    2. Cinematography & Videography    3. Film & Video - Direction & Production    4. Industries - Media & Communications Industries    5. Mass Media - General    6. Motion Picture Directing And Producing    7. Motion pictures    8. Performing Arts    9. Performing Arts/Dance    10. Photography    11. Production and direction    12. Cinematography, television camerawork    13. Films, cinema    14. Photography / Cinematography    15. Television   

Subjects:  1. Individual Photographer    2. Photo Techniques    3. Photography    4. Photojournalism    5. Photographs: collections