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Breathe deep and relax - this book takes the stress out of photography post-production

While capturing the perfect photograph is a welcome creative challenge for photographers, post-production can often be a headache. Downloading, sorting, tagging, editing, and distributing your digital images - especially the enormous quantities produced in today's image-happy world - can be overwhelming. Time to take a deep breath and sit down with a copy of this calming book. Digital worksflow teacher and author Mark Fitzgerald offers low-stress, post-production photography workflows and editing solutions that will make your life easier.

Walking you through the latest photography software, especially Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop, Mark offers sensible advice and answers all your post-production questions, whether you're a professional photographer, serious amateur, or motivated novice.

Takes the stress out of photography post-production by offering effective, timesaving, no-hassle solutions for overworked digital photographersHelps you streamline and simplify such post-production tasks as downloading, sorting, tagging, editing, and distributing digital imagesExplores the latest photography software, with special emphasis on Adobe Lightroom and Adobe PhotoshopOffers straightforward advice for professional photographers and serious amateursIncludes practical, real-world examples, so you can immediately apply what you're learning

Get into a better, more relaxing place with your photography post-production workflows and tasks with Zen of Post Production: Stress-Free Photography Workflow and Editing.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wiley; 1st edition (November 4, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1118749421
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1118749425
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.08 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.3 x 1 x 9.1 inches
Reviewer: Andrew H. Greenhill
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A Must For Anyone Wanting To Improve Their Digital Photography
Review: I'm a serious, motivated, nonprofessional photographer who spends much of his free time photographing and developing digital images. This is the first of many technical photography books that I've purchased that I actually read from cover to cover. It's extremely well organized and written so that the technically challenged newcomer as well as the experienced user will enjoy and benefit from reading it. I've used Lightroom and Photoshop for over 4 years, taken multiple classes and tutoring sessions about postproduction and this book is by far the best reference and guide I've encountered.Mark has done a superb job creating an easy to read book about Lightroom's essential Library and Development modules. He emphasizes good workflow and organizational skills and provides excellent advice in the "Notes" and "Caution" captions. The chapters about other Lightroom modules and plug-in programs are also very informational and well done.I particularly enjoyed and benefited from reading and studying the chapters about how to use and integrate Photoshop selection tools, layers, masking, and retouching into Lightroom's Developing module to harness the power of Photoshop. I've found Photoshop complicated with non-intuitive, long workflows that are difficult if not impossible to remember unless used daily. This book provides a structure for using specific tools for jobs not possible in Lightroom.This book is a real bargain!

Reviewer: Don L. Siegrist
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great book for novice Lightroom users
Review: I had a basic understanding of how to use Lightroom and Photoshop Elements but being a little older I struggle with computers and how to set up programs so they work well together. This book is laid out better than any book I own or have read and gets into all the things that you have to do to make these programs work together flawlessly. It is illustrated extremely well and every time Fitzgerald introduces a new concept he breaks it down step by step and tells you why. In addition it is written in layman language so it is easy to very understand and if logically laid out.Many books tell you that after you go a "specific menu" and you need to do x,y,z. However these authors are obviously not teachers as they assume that everyone will just know where to find the "specific menu". Fitzgerald does not skip this step. When he tells you to how to do something he doesn't assume anything.This is the book that I have long looked for and I now keep it by my computer as a ready resource. I highly recommend it without reservation as it is the best book that I have on this subject.

Reviewer: Ken
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Mark is an excellent teacher of a subject that is not easy
Review: Mark is an excellent teacher of a subject that is not easy! He has mastered the nuances of Lightroom and Photoshop and developed the skills with which to help others learn how to most effectively use these wonderful digital photography tools. Whether in a classroom setting, one on one instruction or in his book, Mark has a unique manner that helps his students wonder why it seemed so difficult before! This book adds to his earlier book on earlier versions of LR and PS. Everything is exceptionally well and clearly explained with excellent illustrations and examples. Mark is also and excellent photographer. He has inspired me to take my photography in different directions and to higher levels. I hope you get as much out of his book(s) as I have!!

Reviewer: N.Caplan
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A very useful book that even an accomplished photographer can find something ...
Review: A very useful book that even an accomplished photographer can find something useful in it. The book, however, has no relation to Zen whatsoever. .And, unfortunately, I have the habit of breaking the spine of a book so that it will lay flat and is also more easily handles. The binding of this book, however, is such that the book has separated into loose sections that are no longer connected other. So, be it. That said, it is a worthy book for all photographers who spend time doing post-processing.

Reviewer: Brad Beauchemin
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The perfect book for learning Lightroom
Review: I've used Aperture to store and edit my images for a long time. For years all my photographer friends were telling me to get on the "Lightroom wagon." I began that process a few months ago by attending a Lightroom workshop put on by Mark. The workshop was a great start but I wanted more in depth instruction. That problem was solved by purchasing this book. It's really not a book, it's more like several workshops combined that will make you very comfortable with the software. I highly recommend this book!

Reviewer: Ashleycamp
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Phenomenal. Fitzgerald has laid out in precise linear fashion ...
Review: Phenomenal. Fitzgerald has laid out in precise linear fashion a way to fully comprehend and implement the power of Lightroom. Steeped in detail, he shares all the tricks of the trade and makes it accessible for the average photographer or even the beginner, and yet it is rich enough to augment any professional's tool kit. You can open up to any section and get up to speed with ease. This book is always within reach of my digital darkroom and continually proves an invaluable resource.

Reviewer: Joseph Martin
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: I can finally find the pictures I was looking for.
Review: This book has helped me get my thousands of pictures organized. Mark Fitzgerald clearly explains how to use Adobe Lightroom and it's most powerful features with tips along the way. The biggest most frustrating challenge for me since I transitioned to digital photography has been workflow. Now from the moment I import the pictures from my camera I apply Mark's recommended way of using Lightroom's organization tools. Thank you Mark. You have saved me countless hours of time spent looking for images and I have only read the first five chapters.

Reviewer: V. Coles
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Five Stars
Review: This book is easy to follow, so helpful for the technologically challenged. Great examples that are clear and valuable tips to work through post processing. Screenshots with detailed explanations of the different phases of Lightroom are an extra bonus. A great reference for any questions one has about Lightroom!

Reviewer: Cherau
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Very helpful book ! Writing is clear and easy to understand and follow. Takes all the pain out of learning to use Lightroom.Thanks!

Reviewer: Brian in Helensburgh
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: It is often difficult to fully explain how a software package works. One mans clear explanation is another's fog! Mark Fitzgerald has the knack of making his explanations unambiguous. An excellent instruction book

Reviewer: Iain M.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Good informative book

Reviewer: john mac
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: The Title was more interesting than the Book