Spring Trade Paperbacks: Photography

Amherst Media

(dist. by IPG)

Existing Light Techniques for Wedding and Portrait Photography (Apr., $34.95) by Bill Hurter illustrates the necessary tools’ usage with images from some 40 photographers.

Aperture Foundation

Photo Art: Photography in the 21st Century (Apr., $55) showcases the work of more than 120 image makers from around the globe.

Arizona Highways Books

Arizona Highways Photography Guide: How and Where to Make Great Pictures (Mar., $24.95) by the editors of Arizona Highways outlines the specifics of shooting Arizona sites.

Artisan

Inked (Aug., $35) by Carey Hart, photos by Bill Thomas, features 75 portraits of ordinary people and their tattoos.

Down East Books

Acadia Panorama: Images of Maine’s National Park (Apr., $18.95) by Alan Nyiri captures the park’s natural beauty.

Guild of Master Craftsman

(dist. by Sterling)

Digital Nature and Landscape Photography (Mar., $17.95) by Mark Lucock covers the gamut, from using a digital camera in the field to working with tripods and different exposures.

Long River Press

(dist. by Consortium)

In the Realm of the Gods: Lands, Myths, and Legends of China (Apr., $24.95) by Victoria Cass couples a visual tour of China’s landscape with a retelling of its myths. Author tour.

PowerHouse Books

25 Under 25: Up-and-Coming American Photographers, Vol. 2 (May, $24.95), selected by Sylvia Plachy, showcases promising photographers who explore what it means to be in flux.

Sterling/Lark

Magic Lantern Guides: Sony DSLR A700 (Mar., $19.95) by Peter K. Burian explains this semiprofessional camera.

Univ. of New Mexico Press

The Migrant Project: Contemporary California Farm Workers (Apr., $27.95) by Rick Nahmias highlights the experiences of migrant workers.

Watson-Guptill/Amphoto Books

Understanding Shutter Speed: Creative Action and Low-Light Photography Beyond 1/125 Second (Mar., $24.95) by Bryan Peterson provides a practical guide. 50,000 first printing.