The Essence of Close-up Photography

This is a well-organized book that contains every basic aspect of close-up photography, which lays the groundwork to becoming a successful nature photographer. The photographs in the book express the beauty, wonder, and importance of the natural world through the visualization of Nasrul Eam.

An Introductory Guide to Close-Up Photography

The text illuminates the key areas of close up photography as well as its composition, use of natural ambient light, from basic to advanced technical understanding, equipment choice, and the all-important interpretation, that will help to transform your photograph so that it glows with true passion. The Essence of Close-up Photography aims to enlighten both beginners and experienced photographers.

Takes One to an Amazing Zoomed-In World

For any committed photographer, there are few more pleasurable ways to spend an hour than immersed in the pages of a toothsome photography book. When we slurp through good photography, we are instantly told a story and gorge on the succulent work. The Essence of Close-up Photography; A guide to capturing the splendor of the unseen world, is one of a kind, which deals with amazing visual life of the zoomed in world, and teaches you the craft of capturing it.

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Front Cover

First Page

Page 09

Page 30

Chapter Two

Back Cover


About Author

Nasrul Eam is a photographer and writer of the digital age. He was an award – winning web designer and worked as an art director for many years, then left to pursue a career as a photographer, photography writer, and instructor. He has a unique eye for observing nature and the lifestyle of people. Eam’s passion for photography, designing, writing, and art is remarkably absorbing and illuminating. Besides Essence of Close-Up Photography, Nasrul wrote books like The Quintessence of Photography: Understanding Composition for developing artistic vision, Illuminating Nature: Moments in Reflection, with more vivid examples for nature photography, and The Happy Children of the Third World, for touching the meaning of life to its core.

Nasrul founded Light and Composition Magazine, from the travel – dream destination of Maenam, on the island of Koh Samui, Thailand, in the beginning of 2010, during his South East Asia tour. Then on June 12, 2010, the magazine first saw the light of this world. Nasrul spends most of his time studying, travelling, photographing, and doing research. Travelling through different cultures took Nasrul closer to people, life and nature. He learnt different languages to understand people. Besides this, he studies the scriptures of different religions in their original language, and researches these with today’s established science, in order to understand the meaning of life. His research on science and religion helped him accept Islam.


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Book Details

Pages: 89 pages
Language: English
Edition: Second Edition (September 16, 2012)
IOCTN (ISBN): 208-5-15631-215019521
First Publish Date: July 19, 2009
Author: Nasrul Eam
Size: 9.5 MB
Price: $ 18.99


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  1. Reply Carol Klingel says:

    Awesome book for any new photographers. I found it very helpful and have already incorporated much of the lessons into my own work. If you’re looking for step by step to do close up photography, then this book is the one you’re looking for.

    Yes, I would definitely recommend this book to my friends.

  2. Reply Yasef Ifaz says:

    When I first bought my DSLR, I had no idea what photography is. So, I was browsing through websites for tips and then I found a link to L&C and I bought this book. And since then, it helped me get knowledge of the simplest of stuffs on photography. Buying this book was definitely one of the best decisions I have made!

  3. Reply Candy JaCquet says:

    I just finished reading this book by Nasrul Eam, and it was so inspiring to me!

    Photographs in the book are extremely beautiful, gives numerous ideas for exercises. When I read each section, I immediately wanted to go out and practice. This book has helped me seeing more in nature around me. I’m very happy with this book.

  4. Reply Georg Eriksen says:

    I have attended many workshops taught by renowned photographer, but never really pleased. This book caries all of the lessons I need. Nasrul has a real knack for presenting subjects at a level where you can easily grasp the ideas. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking detailed instruction to get genuine photograph.

  5. Reply Katy Heinze says:

    Very good book to start with. Explain everything you need to enter into the world of photography. Every page is loaded with useful photography term, tips, suggestions that make you want to get out and start shooting. Thank you Nasrul.

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