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To those who are deeply interested in photography, it involves more than just focusing on a target and snapping an image. It is a skill that requires a lot of technical knowledge, and creativity.
The Art Of Photography: An Approach To Personal Expression speaks to all levels of photographers, from the novice to the professional. The author covers traditional photography as well as digital photography. He discusses the various techniques to capture the perfect image on film, how best to bring it out in print, and also the creative aspects.
He starts by discussing photography as a medium of communicating personal experiences. He then plunges into a deep discussion of composition, visualizing the scene for image composition, and taking into account lighting and color to get a good image.
The Art Of Photography: An Approach To Personal Expression discusses filters, exposures, black and white negatives and contrast levels, and various aspects of black and white and color printing. It then focuses on digital photography and presentation.
An entire chapter is devoted to debunking many photography myths. The author then starts focusing on the artistic aspects of photography, artistic integrity, and photography as a fine art. He also discusses creativity and style. While cautioning the readers against being overly obsessed with developing a unique style, he stresses the importance of creativity.
Presented in a conversational style, The Art Of Photography: An Approach To Personal Expression talks directly to the readers and takes them through the basics they need to understand in order to become good practitioners of photography as an art. ISBN 9781933952680
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Pages : 351
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