First Published in 2012. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

"A book for anyone wishing to approach photography in a professional and authentic way". A selection of notes and theories collected over more than ten years of shooting a few metres from the scene. The text is structured in more than thirty articles, some short, others more substantial. You will find technical indications as well as philosophical dissertations, reflections on photography as well as practical advice. Table of Contents Introduction Author The lights go off, the show begins Show and photography, beyond appearances A photography in motion: the choice of shooting points Problem of blurred and underexposed photos in live show photography Photographing the show: the live music concert Some common mistakes in live show photography Object-oriented or idea-oriented photography? Camera, lenses, exposure, framing Red stage lights: when black and white is preferable Anthropocentric vision of the scene photography: the importance of the details Photographing the hip-hop event Nine tips to get an accreditation to photograph concerts On the need to take stage photography beyond the journalistic purpose What is the relationship between photography and theatre? Time and analytical approach in scene photography The importance of extra-diegetic elements in the photography of the show 3 objectives for the photography of the show The inappropriate violence of digital watermarking applied to images Notes on photographic texturing Photographic seriality on the Internet: an ethical choice Online photo portfolio: when twenty shots are not enough Contextualization and selection of the photographic corpus Photo backup: dealing with the nightmare of losing everything Notes on vignetting Optics cleaning Manual optics and automatic optics Photography, releases and rights/duties of the photographer How can I protect my photos online? Photographic medicine: abandoning oneself to find inspiration again When the photographer doesn’t put love into it A new lens? Better ten photo books Does the camera make you a photographer? Is Photoshop really that important? Is Instagram killing photography? Let’s clear the air Analog and digital considerations Superiority of photographic contemplation over video Colours: a compromise between reality and its reproduction About Photography

Everything you need to know about your new N1 camera! Portable and full color, this guide is packed with everything you want and need to know in order to take amazing photos using your new Nikon Camera N1. Veteran author J. Dennis Thomas walks you through the essential controls, features, and functions of the N1 using step-by-step instructions and providing full-color images of each menu screen. You'll learn how to adjust white balance, autofocus, and exposure as well as choose lens and adjust settings. The handy trim size allows this guide to go where you go, allowing you easy access to information quickly so you can get the exact shot you want when you want it. Helps you make the most of your Camera N1 and get the shots you want Features valuable insight from a successful professional photographer for capturing unique and memorable portrait, candid, action, travel, sports, and other shots Provides step-by-step explanations on techniques and tips, all aimed at getting you comfortable and confident with your camera Go beyond the basic manual and the standard settings and see what your Camera N1 can do with Camera N1 Digital Field Guide!

Professional advice on everything you need to know about the new Nikon D800 dSLR camera Packed with everything you want and need to know in order to take amazing photos using your new Nikon D800 camera, this portable and full-color guide walks you through the controls, features, and functions of the D800 using step-by-step instructions and helpful examples. Veteran author J. Dennis Thomas shares full-color images of each menu screen and explains how to adjust white balance, autofocus, and exposure as well as how to choose lenses and adjust settings. The handy trim size allows this guide to go where you go, giving you easy access to information quickly so you can get the exact shot you want when you want it. Offers a refresher guide to the basic principles of digital photography Explains how to use all of the Nikon D800s menus, controls, and functions, so you can get the shot you want Features valuable insight from a successful professional photographer for capturing unique and memorable portrait, candid, action, travel, sports, and other shots Provides step-by-step explanations on techniques and tips, all aimed at getting you comfortable and confident with your camera Nikon D800 Digital Field Guide takes you beyond the basic manual and the standard settings so you can see what your camera can really do!

Following Tom Ang's Digital Photography Masterclass, The Complete Photographer encourages you to explore and experiment with different photography approaches, hone your skills, and find your own personal style. Tom Ang's tutorials are presented in a highly visual, logical way that makes concepts easy to grasp. Images are grouped together to reveal how different approaches to the same subject can produce dramatically different results. Individual images are analyzed to show why they are successful, and how specific effects are achieved. Side-by-side comparisons highlight common problems and show how to avoid them. Each tutorial includes an assignment that encourages the reader to experiment, think outside the box, and practice new skills. The Complete Photographer will provide inspiration and be a beautiful book to look at, as well as delivering engaging, hardworking content that unlocks the secrets of success for the reader and provides a fascinating insight into the techniques of the professionals.

Everything you need to know to take full advantage of your Nikon D7100 As a well-rounded, feature-rich dSLR, the new Nikon D7100 is a compact lightweight camera that is loaded with sophisticated features. This full-color guide is packed with expert advice that will both educate and inspire you to take amazing photographs with your Nikon D7100. Filled with stunning images by author and photographer J. Dennis Thomas, this guide goes beyond the owner's manual to offer you helpful tips, tricks, and techniques for using the camera's many features and explains when and how to use each function. Features a handy trim size so the book can go where you go, allowing you to frequently refer to the professional-level techniques for capturing memorable photos and handling tricky situations Includes full-color images of each menu screen to reinforce your understanding Contains a grey and color checker card to help you capture perfect white balance and color in any environment Shares helpful examples that offer advice on taking portraits, candids, sports, travel, macro photography, and much more Nikon D7100 Digital Field Guide is the perfect portable companion to your new Nikon D7100!

Everything you need to know to take amazing photographs using your new DSLR The Nikon D5300 Digital Field Guide is filled with everything you need to know to take fantastic photos with your new Nikon. In full color, this portable guide covers all of the essential controls, features, and functions of the Nikon D5300, using step-by-step instructions and providing full-color images of each menu screen. Nikon users will love this comprehensive field guide—it's just the right size to fit into a camera bag, so you'll be able to take it wherever your photography adventures take you. The guide goes beyond camera settings, offering you a refresher course in digital photography principles, and covering the essentials of lighting, composition, and exposure. This perfectly sized field guide features: Compact size, allowing photographers to carry it wherever they go Professional advice on everything from composing a variety of shots to choosing lenses Colorful example images, along with detailed instructions on how to get the most from each of the camera's features Filled with amazing examples, this handy guide offers a variety of tips and tricks. You'll learn how to capture portraits, take character-filled candid shots, frame sports action, document travel, work with macro photography, and much more!

The Routledge Handbook of Events explores and critically evaluates the debates and controversies associated with the rapidly expanding domain of Event Studies. It brings together leading specialists from a range of disciplinary backgrounds, to provide a state-of-the-art review on the evolution of the subject. The first edition was a landmark study which examined how event research had evolved and developed from a range of different social science subject areas and disciplines. The Handbook was the first critique of the extent to which the subject had developed into a major area of social science inquiry. This second edition has been fully updated to reflect crucial developments in the field and includes brand new sections on ever-important aspects of Event Studies such as: anthropology, hospitality, seasonality, knowledge management, accessibility, diversity and human rights, as well as new studies on ‘the eventful city’ and the benefits of events in older life. The book is divided into four inter-related sections. Section 1 introduces and evaluates the concept of events. Section 2 critically reviews the relationship between events and other disciplines such as the contribution of economics, psychology and geography to the critical discourse of Event Studies. Section 3 focuses on the business, operational and strategic management of events, while the final section crucially focuses on critical events as a new paradigm within the burgeoning literature on Events. It offers the reader a comprehensive and critical synthesis of this field, conveying the latest thinking associated with events research, edited by two of the leading scholars in the field. The text will provide an invaluable resource for all those with an interest in Events Studies, encouraging dialogue that will span across disciplinary boundaries and other areas of study. It is an essential guide for anyone interested in events research.

'...a fabulous book' Chris Evans (BBC Radio 2) A stunning collection of rare and unseen photographs and stories charting Ed Sheeran's rise to global superstar, by long-time collaborator Christie Goodwin. Featuring a foreword and additional photo captions by Ed's father, John Sheeran. "When I first met Ed Sheeran he was unknown and unsigned - just a young busker trying to make it big. But I could see something special in Ed. I agreed to photograph him for free to help him on his way to the top. That was the beginning of a 10-year collaboration, with the two of us crossing paths as Ed became one of the biggest stars on the planet - a story told here, through my camera. Including images and stories I'm sharing for the first time, with additional captions by Ed's father John, this is an up-close and intimate view of Ed Sheeran." Christie Goodwin