Winner of the National Book Critics' Circle Award for Criticism.
One of the most highly regarded books of its kind, Susan Sontag's On Photography first appeared in 1977 and is described by its author as "a progress of essays about the meaning and career of photographs." It begins with the famous "In Plato's Cave"essay, then offers five other prose meditations on this topic, and concludes with a fascinating and far-reaching "Brief

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A memoir and family history from acclaimed photographer Sally Mann. Her luminous photographs have become icons of modern art, but Mann also possesses a fearlessness and clarity of vision in her writing as well. As she sets out to understand her parents, Mann unravels threads that lead to discoveries about generations past, the marks they made on the world, and how these reverberate in her life and work today.

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Whether it’s of your sister’s smile, your morning coffee, or your new puppy, photos are a way to connect on Facebook and Instagram, keep a visual diary of our lives, and create momentos for future generations. Elsie Larson and Emma Chapman, creators of the mega-popular DIY style blog A Beautiful Mess, are in love with photographing everyday life. Here, they share that love with...

"This first guide to posing and sensitively capturing same-sex couples on their wedding days equips semi-pro and professional wedding photographers to serve the exciting LGBT wedding photography market"--

Idiot's Guides®: Digital Photography is the simplest guide to becoming a better photographer and taking better pictures with any basic digital camera or DSLR. Instead of focusing on complicated and quickly outdated topics like gear or retouching software, you'll learn the timeless principles of good photography, the essentials of every camera and lens, and how to use all that knowledge to take the pictures you previously thought were only...

"A kitty documents its adventures around the house with an action camera"--

The private collector of photography has emerged relatively recently. Photographs have become objects to be traded through auction rooms; as their value increases, so does their status as art. This program examines the passions of the private collector. Collections include: Michael Wilson, London; Howard Ricketts, London; The Gilman Paper Company, New York; The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles; and Gerard Levy, Paris.

The wonderful invention of Daguerre and Fox Talbot fascinated the Victorians as a new art form and a new way of looking at the world. This program follows the technical and esthetic strides made by the early, often amateur, practitioners. Material is drawn from the British Royal Archives at Windsor Castle; The Royal Institution of South Wales, Swansea; from the early photographic societies; The Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain, Bath; Norwich...

Understanding the effects of different lighting conditions on a subject and composing a balanced image are important photography skills. This video explains the basics of lighting, rules of composition, and shooting techniques including: lighting angles, aperture, depth of field, shutter speed, and exposure. Follow along as our photographer provides helpful explanations and visual examples of these basics.

"Day Connor is convinced that a boy she has met is not the murderer the police say he is, but can she prove his innocence--or will the truth change everything?"--