Photography

The Visual Dictionary of Photography

David Präkel

The Visual Dictionary of Photography is a comprehensive guide to the numerous terms used within photography and other lens-based disciplines.

Over 250 terms are explained and contextualised, with concise definitions accompanied by illustrations and examples taken from historical and contemporary photography. The dictionary covers analogue terms still in current usage as well as modern digital terminology such as Raw format and High dynamic range. It also defines a wide variety of practical terms, such as ISO speed, Backlighting and Noise, as well as conceptual terms and photographic styles, ranging from Photojournalism to Distortion.

The Visual Dictionary of Photography is an invaluable reference tool that improves the reader’s understanding of the professional terms applied in the world of photography.

Key features

• A comprehensive guide for photography students, as well as aspiring and professional photographers.
• Over 250 terms used in the world of photography are fully explained and illustrated.
• Beautifully presented with many illustrations to provide added inspiration.

Readership: Introductory

• AVA’s Visual Dictionaries form our foundation reading list. These titles offer clear, comprehensive and visually informative definitions to the key terms in a discipline’s vocabulary.
• Each title offers a wide overview of the discipline as a whole, its history, practice and technical considerations. It also provides a useful reference tool throughout higher education.

978 2 940411 04 7

288 pages
250 colour images
160 x 120mm
Paperback with flaps

Autumn 2009