Offers technical solutions and practical advice on different aspects of professional photography - from choosing lenses and camera equipment, to film types and technical data, lighting and tone control, processing management and colour printing. This book also explains how digital methods can be used alongside silver halide systems.

He was intimately involved with photography courses at all levels and as a result fully understood what a student needed. His other books for Focal Press are: "Basic Photography", "Story of Photography" and "Starting Photography". Benefit from the help given to improve your photography skills and easy to follow, practical guidance with clear, inspirational illustrations. Keep up with the latest cameras, films and digital technology with this successful guide.

Amateur and Professional Photography
Choosing Lenses
Camera Equipment
Film types and technical data
How Camera Materials Work
Lighting Control
Tone Control
Subject Problems
Film Processing Management
Colour Printing
Extending Photography
Appendices: Optical Calculations
Chemical formulae, health and safety
Batteries
Business practice digest
Colour conversion filter chart.