Lenscraft Books
Are you struggling to produce your best photography?
Producing great photography isn’t only about knowing how to use your camera. Today, photo editing skills have become as important, and possibly even more important than camera skills. And this is exactly where many photographers struggle to produce their best work. Photo editing software packages are often difficult to use, and the many choices they present can be extremely confusing.
Whilst I’ve published a lot of tutorials on Lenscraft in my efforts to help, they can’t match a good book for learning. This is why I also publish a range of books to help photographers learn some of the most popular photo editing packages in depth.
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Frequent Questions
Do I need a Kindle or eReader?
No, you don't need to buy a Kindle or eReader device to read these books. All that you need is free eReader software and there's a large choice. If you are an Apple user, you can use the Books app that comes with every Apple computer, iPad and iPhone. Your book is then uploaded to the Apple cloud and shared across all your Apple devices.
If you are a Windows PC user there is a wide range of free eReader applications. Personally I like the free Kindle software. It has great features and is available for Apple, Windows and Android devices.
What if I'm not satisfied?
Let me know within 30 days of purchase and I will refund you in full. You can contact me by email using [email protected] and no I won't be offended. It will help me though if you can say why you want a refund so I can improve my books and service.
Which format should I buy?
I now offer my books in two formats which are PDF and ePub. Older books are also offered in the proprietary Kindle Mobi format, but Amazon has now retired this and adopted ePub instead.
ePub is by far the best format for reading books as it supports many features like being able to change text size to make it easier to read. In contrast, PDF is better for layout and printing pages or sections of a book.
When purchasing a book, choose the format you would like using the dropdown. I recommend purchasing the "All" format option where possible as this will give the greatest flexibility for the future.
Can I print the book?
Yes you can.
Whilst you can purchase most of my books as paperback from Amazon, I know some people only want to print a page or section. The PDF version of the book is great for this and there are no restrictions provided that it's for your own personal use. You can even print the entire book if you like, although with the cost of ink it may be cheaper to buy the paperback.
Can I read the book on multiple devices?
Yes.
You can have your book on as many devices and computers as you like and make copies provided that it's for your own use.
How do I get my book onto my Kindle?
Amazon has a service which you can use to email books you purchase to your Kindle library. These are then available on your Kindle reader or software. Amazon has a lot help on their website about the Send to Kindle service.
But Send to Kindle isn't the only option Amazon offers. You can read about others in the Help pages of the Amazon website.
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Adobe Photoshop Books
Learn how to edit your photography with my easy to follow Adobe Photoshop books.
Not sure which book is right for you? Consult my learning guide for help.
Essential Adobe Photoshop CC 3rd Edition
Quickly learn Adobe Photoshop CC.
Photoshop has so many options for every task that it’s difficult to know where to start. That’s where Essential Adobe Photoshop CC can help. By distilling Photoshop down to a few important tools, you can easily learn how to use them.
PDF length: 321 pages. Other formats vary depending on the device.
Mastering Adobe Photoshop Luminosity Masks
Make your photography stand out from the crowd.
In this comprehensive workbook, you will learn valuable photo editing skills to create stunning professional images. With step-by-step instruction and practical examples, you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of how to create and apply adjustments using Luminosity Masks.
PDF length: 225 pages. Other formats vary depending on the e-reader used.
Mastering Photoshop CC Layers 2nd Ed.
Professional Strength Photo Editing
Let me guide you through perhaps the most powerful tools and techniques in Adobe Photoshop CC. Includes complete coverage of all Adjustment Layers, how to use Smart Objects, Blending Modes, Blending Options and much more. Concise, easy to follow steps makes learning Photoshop Layes easy.
PDF length: 265 pages. Other formats vary depending on the e-reader used.
Mastering Photoshop Masks
Revealing the Powerful Photoshop Masking techniques of the professional image editor
In this clearly explained book, Landscape Photographer Robin Whalley reveals a powerful collection of Photoshop techniques. Tools enabling you to create complex and impressive photography in minutes. Easy to understand, with step by step instruction and illustration.
PDF length: 219 pages. Other formats vary depending on the reader used.
Affinity Photo Books
Learn how to edit images using Affinity Photo with these books.
Not sure which book is right for you? Consult my learning guide for help.
Essential Affinity Photo 2
Are you ready to unlock the full potential of Affinity Photo 2 Desktop?
This comprehensive and easy to follow book will teach you the core features of the powerful photo editing software. With step-by-step instructions and exercises, you’ll learn features in the correct order without wasting valuable time.
PDF length: 248 pages. Other formats vary depending on the eReader.
Affinity Photo How To
Are you ready to improve your skills and knowledge of Affinity Photo?
Each of the 25 chapters of this book explains a different area of Affinity Photo. It links what might seem unrelated activities together, to build your understanding and editing skills in Affinity Photo. Can be used with Affinity Photo v1 and v2.
PDF length: 333 pages. Other formats vary depending on the reader used.
Essential Affinity Photo
The Smart Way to Learn Affinity Photo v1 Editing
Just like Photoshop, Affinity Photo can be confusing and tricky to learn. Let me explain the essential features of Affinity Photo that you need to know. Filled with examples and exercises, you will soon be editing images as though you have been using the software for years.
PDF length: 167 pages. Other formats vary depending on the eReader.
Adobe Lightroom Books
Learn how to edit and manage your photography with my easy to follow Lightroom books.
Not sure which book is right for you? Consult my learning guide for help.
Mastering Selections & Masks in Lightroom Classic CC 2023
Release your creative potential with Adobe Lightroom CC 2023 selections and masks!
In this comprehensive guide, you will find step-by-step instruction covering the Lightroom selection tools and teaching you how to realise their potential. Packed with detailed descriptions of the tools, this book also includes six full-length editing examples for you to follow.
PDF length: 160 pages. eBook formats vary depending on the e-reader and settings used.
The Easy Way to an Organised Photo Library
Does your photography library feel out of control?
I can show you how to easily organise your photography using a method that could handle any number of images. That helps you sort and search for your best photos in seconds. Where you can make regular and automatic backups so that you don’t risk losing valuable images. That’s what you will find together with much more in this easy to follow book.
PDF length: 143 pages. Other formats vary depending on the reader used.
The Photographers Guide to Lightroom’s Develop Module
If you want to achieve excellent results fast, follow this book
Written for photographers by a photographer, it assumes only a limited knowledge of Lightroom’s Develop module and will quickly build your skills to an impressive level. It doesn’t matter if you find Lightroom a challenge, everything is explained with the author’s characteristic, no-nonsense approach.
PDF length: 219 pages. Other formats vary depending on the reader used.
Adobe Lightroom Classic CC: Mastering the Library Module
The comprehensive guide to organising your photography!
Struggling with too many photos cluttering up your computer? Can’t keep pace with the growth in your image library? Difficulties in finding the photos you need quickly? Faced with a backlog of photos and unsure how to organise them? Then let me explain how Lightroom can help you solve these problems and more.
PDF length: 140 pages. Other formats vary depending on reader.
Nik Collection Books
Learn how to leverage the power of the Nik Collection Tools.
When purchasing Nik Collection books, please ensure the version of your plugin matches that covered by the book. Recent releases of the Nik Collection have seen new version released for Viveza, Silver Efex Pro and Color Efex Pro.
Not sure which book is right for you? Consult my learning guide for help.
Mastering Nik Silver Efex Pro 3
Unlock the Power of Nik Silver Efex Pro 3
The secret to success with Nik Silver Efex Pro 3 is like many things in life. It’s about simplifying the options, understanding which is the best to use, and then applying those whilst making the fewest adjustments. Which is precisely what this concise book helps you to achieve.
PDF length: 220 pages. Other formats vary depending on the reader used.
Mastering Nik Color Efex Pro 4
Are you ready to improve your skills with Nik Color Efex Pro?
In his usual straightforward style, Robin Whalley guides you carefully through using Nik Color Efex Pro 4 as both a plugin and standalone photo editor. After explaining the many features and how you might use them, the 55 Color Efex filters are described in full, including controls, usage tips and advice for combining.
PDF length: 310 pages. Other formats vary depending on the reader used.
Mastering Nik Viveza 2
A comprehensive guide to transforming your photography with Nik Viveza
In this 2nd edition of my popular and highly rated Nik Viveza book, I show you how to dramatically improve your photographs. Learn how to control tone and colour in your photography with ease whilst maintaining realism in your images. This book has been rewritten and significantly expanded since the popular first edition.
PDF length: 148 pages. Other formats vary depending on the reader used.
Dramatic Black & White Photography Using Nik Silver Efex Pro 2
Master Black & White Processing with Nik
This book thoroughly explains every control in the Silver Efex software. Not by using vague descriptions, but by examining the effect of the controls on sample images. You will find recommendations about which sliders to use to achieve specific results. This also includes important information about the order in which you should apply adjustments to your image (it’s not the order in the interface suggests).
PDF length: 136 pages. Other formats vary depending on reader.
Photography Skills
Learn how to take and create better photography with this innovative Landscape Photography book.
Not sure which book is right for you? Consult my learning guide for help.
Landscape Photography: Shoot Like a Pro
Have you ever wondered why professional photographers shoot better photos?
In this book, landscape photographer Robin Whalley lifts the lid on how to capture consistently good landscape photography. Imagine being able to venture out, knowing that you’ll return with at least a few good shots and possibly many more. Written with the beginner and intermediate landscape photographer in mind, this book is packed with years of hard-won experience.
PDF length: 210 pages. Other formats vary depending on the reader used.
