How to Wow : Photoshop for Photography

Simple step-by-step instructions equal easy, elegant solutions in this volumegeared exclusively toward photographers using Photoshop.

Just like readers'favorite cookbooks -- the ones with short, clear-cut instructions andmouthwatering photos of the delectable concoctions -- this book identifieschallenges, provides simple recipes for overcoming them, and plugs ininspirational photos of the glorious results.

Realizing that serious shutterbugsare more interested in the artistic concepts that drive Photoshop's use than thetechnology behind it, the authors provide enough theoretical grounding so thatreaders can use the program effectively but leave out the tech-heavy under-the hooddiscussions that represent the core of other Photoshop tomes.

Readerswill find recipes for dealing with common workflow problems (colorcorrection, dodging and burning, retouching), and they'll learn the excitingphoto enhancing techniques that can give their work that extra wow: tinting,softening, collaging, you name it!

Along the way they'll get up to speed on all ofPhotoshop's newest, snazziest tools: the Healing Brush, the Pattern Makerplug-in, and more.AUTHBIO = Award-winning designer, illustrator, and photographer Jack Davis is also thebest-selling author of numerous books, including the landmark PhotoshopWow!

Book. He also writes "The WOW! Factor" column for Photoshop Usermagazine. His co-author, Ben Willmore , founded the well-regarded training andconsulting firm Digital Master and has written several books on Photoshophimself.