Learning to See Creatively: Design, Color & Composition in Photography

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Learning to See Creatively: Design, Color & Composition in Photography

Product Details

  • Author: Bryan Peterson
  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Amphoto Books; Revised edition (October 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0817441816
  • ISBN-13: 978-0817441814
  • Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches

Product Description

Almost everyone can “see” in the conventional sense, but developing photographic vision takes practice. Learning to See Creatively helps photographers visualize their work, and the world, in a whole new light.

Now totally rewritten, revised

, and expanded, this best-selling guide takes a radical approach to creativity. It explains how it is not some gift only for the “chosen few” but actually a skill that can be learned and applied. Using inventive photos from his own stunning portfolio, author and veteran photographer Bryan Peterson deconstructs creativity for photographers. He details the basic techniques that went into not only taking a particular photo, but also provides insights on how to improve upon it—helping readers avoid the visual pitfalls and technical dead ends that can lead to dull, uninventive photographs.

This revised edition features the latest information on digital photography and digital imaging software, as well as an all-new section on color as a design element. Learning to See Creatively is the definitive reference for any photographers looking for a fresh perspective on their work.

* New edition of a best-selling title
* Updated to include digital
* All new artwork, and a totally revised and expanded text
* All-new section on color as a design element
* Written by one of Amphoto’s bestselling authors

Contents

Introduction
Expanding Your Vision
How do we See?
Wide-Angle Lenses
The Full-Frame Fish-Eye Lens
Street Zooms
The Telephoto Lens
Macro Photography
Elements of Design
What Makes a Striking Image?
Line
Shape
Form
Texture
Pattern
Color
Composition
Filling the Frame
The Golden Section and the Rule of Thirds
No Horizon
The Right Third
Diagonals
Frame within a Frame
Horizontal vs. Vertical
Picture Within a Picture
Working Your Subject
Breaking the Rules
The Magic of Light
Available Light
The Direction of Light
The Color of Light
Overcast and Rainy Days
Digital Photography
General Pluses and Minuses of Digital
How I Use Photo-Imaging Software
Career Considerations
What’s Important
Why the Constant Challenge?
Choosing a Theme
Index


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