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Commercial Photography and Video
ISBN 7-04-017206-2 (2005)
This is textbook accredited by department of higher
education. The book has two parts. The first part
talks about commercial photography, which not only
covers the characteristics, methodologies, equipment,
picture setup, and related digital technologies of
commercial photography, but also answers many
technical questions concerning camera operation, light
measuring, exposure, light setup and depth of field
control. The book also introduces many tricks and
skills to photograph light-adsorbent objects,
reflective objects, transparent objects, foods,
jewelry, leather, fashion, portrait, landscape and
buildings. The second part covers commercial video.
Besides an introduction to different type of
camcorders, basics of image control, still objects and
moving objects video-typing, it also discusses the
expression techniques used in creating commercial
video. "Commercial Photography and Video" is a very
practical course. This book not only gives you the
theory, it is also a practical guide.
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Black & White Photography
ISBN 978-7-308-05150-7 (2007)
This book teaches black and white photography for
beginners and above. Based on more than 10 years of
experiences on black and white photography, the author
discusses equipment and Black & White film selection, dark room
setup, film development, printing and touch up
techniques. The author also talks about some more
advanced topics such as expression rules for Black & White
photography, tone, contrast, granularity control;
super-size enlargement, special treatment for
long-lasting photos, dark room special techniques as
well as infrared Black & White photography.
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High Quality Landscape Photography
ISBN 7-80686-232-3/J·037 (2004)
This book is a reflection of the author’s ten plus years of experience
in landscape photography. Landscape photography may seem easy, but actually
it is one of the most difficult photographic subjects. It requires the photographer has not only solid technical skills, but also unique aesthetic
taste and adequate cultural background. This book analyzes the essence of
high quality landscape photography from various aspects, such as equipment, techniques, observation and expression, as well as environment and
weather. About a hundred of high quality landscape photos by the author
are included in the book.
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The Impression of West Lake
ISBN 7-308-03958-7/J·072 (2004)
This is an album about the West Lake in HanZhou, the city where the author
lives and works. The photos in this book span 18 years. In this book,
the author resisted the temptation of color, and used simple and plain
black, white and gray to express his feeling of the West Lake, creating
rational beauty from the aesthetic distance between black-and-white
images and colorful real world. 'The Impression of West Lake' is the
first published album by the author, which is also one of the milestones
in his journey of black and white photography.
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The Techniques of Professional Photography
ISBN 7-8060-539-3/J.352 (2003)
This book thoroughly covers the various concepts, technologies, and techniques of
professional photography. Besides introducing the techniques to operate small to
medium format cameras, a great part of this book is devoted to the operation
techniques for large format cameras, such as perspective, distortion and
depth of field control with large format cameras from professional
photography perspective. You can find answers to many technical questions
related to professional photography, such as light measurement, exposure,
light and depth of field control. The book also introduces many tricks
and skills to photograph transparent objects, half-transparent objects,
metallic objects, foods, jewelry, leather, buildings, automobile, fashion,
portrait and airplanes. It is a valuable practical reference book for anyone
interested in professional photograph.
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High Quality Black & White Photography
ISBN 7-80686-040-1/J.590 (2002)
This book is a monograph on high quality black & white photography,
based on the author's ten plus years of experience on black & white
photography. This book not only describes in great detail the
techniques to achieve best quality black & white photos in exposure,
developing, and printing stages, it goes beyond the technical
level to the aesthetic aspect of the visual art, with discussion
on shadow, clarity, picture element, texture, space, lines,
visual attractions, and etc. Readers can get a glimpse of
the secrets to high quality BW photography at ease with lots
of examples in the book. Based on its scope and depth of discussion,
this book is a great reference for anyone who is interested in
BW photography.
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Introduction to Major Photograph Exhibitions around the World
ISBN 7-80580-634-9/J.595 (2000)
This book is a monograph on international photograph exhibitions.
Being an active participant and many-time award-winner of various
international photograph exhibitions, the author not only introduces,
but also analyzes various international photograph exhibitions,
especially those recognized by PSA and FIAP. The author also makes
some valuable suggestions on how to participate in these events.
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Commercial Photography
ISBN 7-80606-267-X/J.149 (1999)
This is a practical reference book on commercial photography.
It introduces the common equipment and the techniques used in
commercial photography. The author also outlines some general
rules to make a good commercial photograph for various categories
of products.
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Basic Course on Photography
ISBN 7-80606-136-3 (1997)
This is a tutorial that will teach you the basic knowledge and
techniques on photography. It begins with a detailed introduction
of cameras, films, lens and other equipment, and then teaches you
some essential techniques to make a good picture.
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Creative Camera Control
ISBN 7-80536-892-9/J.505 (2002)
This book teaches you how to use cameras creatively. It discusses
the structure and the operation of various types of cameras and
lens, use and control of lights, mechanism and ways to measure
light, exposure control and adjustment, and techniques to photographing
under severe condition and weak light. The book also has a brief
discussion on digital cameras. About 131 photos by the author
are included in the book.
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Available Light Photography
ISBN 7-80536-671-3/T.11 (2000)
This book focuses on photographing using available light, which
is translated from the English version by Lou Jacobs, Jr., the famous
American photographer. The book introduces many techniques
to take black-white and color photos under various conditions,
such as indoors, outdoors, under weak light or night. It clarifies
many common misconceptions. Many art works from many internationally
recognized photographers are included in the book.
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