Description: Since its publication in 1992, Basic Techniques of Photography, Book One has sold over 80,000 copies and is used in many introductory photography courses. This revised edition offers new information on variable contrast papers, view and digital cameras, and the recent technical changes of the Advanced Photo System. Book One is organized to provide a broad range of photographers -- from the serious beginner to the advanced amateur -- with the basic principles of black-and-white and color photography. It draws extensively on the writings of Ansel Adams and is profusely illustrated with Adams' own work and that of other photographers. Numerous demonstration photographs and technical illustrations clarify the concepts and techniques that can seem so bewildering to the novice photographer. In Book One, John Schaefer skillfully uses Adams' words and art as a foundation for a comprehensive guide to creative photography, making this rewarding art form accessible to all.

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