Photography Series

The tried and tested concept of success for the perfect start into the world of travel photography! You admire breathtaking pictures of travel photographers and want to take your own travel photography beyond the level of simple mobile phone snapshots? You are looking for an easy way to take your photography to the next level without spending thousands of dollars on professional equipment?   This book shows you the easiest and cheapest way to become a great travel photographer in no time! Photographer and travel blogger Stefan Lenz explains his definition of travel photography to you in this book and shows you a way to take professional-looking shots without a lot of effort and with lightweight, inexpensive photo equipment. In contrast to many other photography guides, you don't just get a collection of technical information, but an overall concept especially for beginners, which starts with the purchase of the camera and accompanies you also in choosing the right accessories. Among other things, you will find the answers to the following questions here:   Which cameras and lenses are best suited for travel photography? Which accessories are worthwhile for beginners and which ones are not? How do you manage to take impressive pictures with light and inexpensive equipment? Which basic photographic knowledge should you really know in order to develop further? What is important to keep in mind for the individual sections of travel photography? In addition, you will receive numerous tips and tricks that are easy to use, but will have a great effect on your photos. You will also find inspiration in the form of 40 spectacular shots that the author has taken in recent years using the concept described in this book. He uses these photographs to explain the contents to you in a very vivid way.   This compact guide is your ideal starting package to combine the topics "travel" and "photography" harmoniously right from the start and save you a lot of money, time and hassle on your way to success in travel photography!

No captions. Just images from the wild Ozark Mountains from the perspective of a nature lover who lives in the heart of the wilderness. Twenty photos by Madison Woods, one of the creators behind the Wild Ozark brand.

Discover the best time for photography! You see breathtaking pictures taken at sunrise or sunset again and again? You are fascinated by great images taken around dusk or dawn? You wonder if you would be able to take such spectacular photos yourself?   Don't worry, it's surprisingly easy to take amazing shots, if you know what to be aware of! In this book travel photographer Stefan Lenz explains the terms of "Golden Hour" and "Blue Hour" and how you can use these unique periods of time most effectively for your photography. His knowledge will be conveyed to you very vividly by many of his best and most up to date photographs. Among other things you will find the answers to the following questions here:   ★ How are the Golden Hour and the Blue Hour defined? ★ Which camera do I need and which settings do I have to make? ★ Which subjects and scenes are best suited? ★ How do I prepare myself to make the most of the short period of twilight? ★ What should I pay special attention to when editing my photos? You will also get inspiration and creative ideas as well as tips and tricks that will help you especially as a beginner in this area of photography. In addition you can benefit from the personal support that the author offers to readers of his book!   This compact guidebook will make it incredibly easy for you to photograph the amazing play of colours in the sky at dusk and dawn in a spectacular way so that you can soon impress your friends with your own fascinating shots!

Learn how to take breathtaking photos with a crystal ball! You see fascinating pictures of glass balls on the internet and on social media again and again? You wonder if you would be able to shoot such spectacular photos yourself?   Don't worry, it's surprisingly easy to take beautiful crystal ball shots, if you know what to be aware of! The travel photographer, Stefan Lenz, explains in this book everything you need to know about crystal ball photography in order to enable you to take great pictures yourself! Among other things you will find the answers to the following questions:   ★ What do I need to consider when buying a crystal ball? ★ Which camera do I need and which settings do I have to use? ★ Which subjects and scenes are best suited? ★ How do I maintain, clean, store and transport a crystal ball? ★ How important is post-processing and which programs should I use? You will also learn the basic optical characteristics of crystal balls. Furthermore you will get inspiration and creative ideas as well as some tips and tricks to avoid common mistakes right from the start. ✪ In the BONUS CHAPTER from the book "Crystal Ball Inspiration" you will learn how to create true photographic pieces of art with your glass ball at home in 8 simple steps!   This compact guide will make it incredibly easy for you to get started in the world of crystal ball photography, so that you will soon be able to proudly present your own impressive crystal ball shots!

Get the "Creativity Boost" for your Crystal Ball Photography! You are just getting started with glass ball photography and need inspiration for your photos? You already have some experience with this kind of photography and you are looking for new, creative ideas?   In both cases, here you will find exactly what you need to shoot fascinating crystal ball photos that stand out from the rest! The author of this book, Stefan Lenz, is one of the world's leading experts in the field of crystal ball photography and explains to you with his best shots how you too can impress with really extraordinary pictures! Among other things you will get the following contents here:   ★ 25 exciting chapters full of inspiring ideas ★ A total of 72 high-quality color images ★ The best tips and tricks from the extensive experience of the author ★ A guide about how to combine glass ball photography and social media ★ Stefan's personal support for questions of all kinds Discover the five most common mistakes in crystal ball photography, learn about the effects of different focal lengths on your photos, or figure out how to get spectacular photographic results even in bad weather or indoors at home!   With almost 100 pages, by far the most comprehensive book on this subject! Find completely new, unexpected ways to use your glass ball effectively and learn for example:   ➤ ...how to achieve a special wow effect by using puddles or reflecting surfaces ➤ ...what you should consider with hand-held glass ball photos and how to perfect such images ➤ ...how to capture sunsets by the sea or in the city in the best possible way ➤ ...what is the best and at the same time cheapest glass ball stand in the world ➤ ...how to create unique looks by using long exposure times or bokeh effects This compact guidebook will awaken your creativity! It will make it incredibly easy for you to bring your glass ball photography to the next level and take really impressive photographs!

Discover the magic of long exposures! Do you often see breathtaking shots of light trails or silky water surfaces? Are you fascinated by great pictures taken with long exposure times? Are you wondering if you would be able to take such spectacular photos yourself?   Here you'll find the tried and tested recipe for success for your perfect start in the world of long exposures! The photographer, blogger and author, Stefan Lenz, explains in this book everything you need to know about working with long exposure times in photography. His knowledge will be conveyed to you very clearly using many of his best and most recent shots. Here you get comprehensive knowledge and learn from a professional! Among other things, you will find the answers to the following questions:   What equipment do I need and what should I consider when buying it? What technical basics and settings do I need to understand? What are the best subjects and sceneries for long exposures? What is the ideal workflow to achieve the highest quality results? What do I need to pay special attention to in post-processing? You'll also get inspiration and creative ideas, as well as practical tips and advice that will help you, especially as a beginner in this area of photography. Additionally, you can benefit from the personal support that the author offers to the readers of his book!   This compact guide will make it incredibly easy for you to take spectacular photos and to impress your family and friends with your own stunning long exposure shots in the future!