A reference guide to the terms and techniques used in photography, covering everything from historic photographic processes to the latest advances in digital technology. Exhaustively researched and clearly written, the Illustrated Dictionary of Photography contains nearly 5,000 entries - more than twice the number of any competing title. Each term is presented in a user-friendly format, with simple language and ample cross-references, leading the reader to a greater understanding of photography as a whole.

Author Biography

Barbara A. Lynch-Johnt is a professional writer and editor. Michelle Perkins is a professional writer, a photographer, and a digital photo retoucher whose work has also appeared in "PC Photo. "A technical editor for "Rangefinder" magazine, she is the author of numerous digital imaging books, including "Beginner's Guide to Adobe Photoshop Elements," "Digital Photography 101," "The Practical Guide to Digital Imaging," and "Professional Portrait Lighting." They both live in Buffalo, New York.