The Art of Photography: A Personal Approach to Artistic Expression

The Art of Photography: A Personal Approach to Artistic Expression

This is an updated and newly revised edition of the classic book The Art of Photography: An Approach to Personal Expression. Originally published in 1994 and first revised in 2010, The Art of Photography has sold well over 100,000 copies and has firmly established itself as the most readable, understandable, and complete textbook on photography. Featuring nearly 200 beautiful photographs in both black-and-white and color, as well as numerous charts, graphs, and tables, this book presents the world of photography to beginner, intermediate, and advanced photographers who seek to make a personal statement through the medium of photography.Without talking down to anyone or talking over anyone's head, renowned photographer, teacher, and author Bruce Barnbaum presents how-to techniques for both traditional and digital approaches. In this newest edition of the book, Barnbaum has included many new images and has completely revised the text, with particular focus on two crucial chapters covering digital photography: he revised a chapter covering the digital zone system, and includes a brand-new chapter on image adjustments using digital tools. There is also a new chapter discussing the concepts of “art versus technique” and “traditional versus digital” approaches to photography. Throughout the book, Barnbaum goes well beyond the technical, as he delves deeply into the philosophical, expressive, and creative aspects of photography so often avoided in other books.Barnbaum is recognized as one of the world's finest landscape and architectural photographers, and for decades has been considered one of the best instructors in the field of photography. This latest incarnation of his textbook―which has evolved, grown, and been refined over the past 45 years―will prove to be an ongoing, invaluable photographic reference for years to come. It is truly the resource of choice for the thinking photographer.Topics include: • Elements of Composition • Visualization • Ligh... [Read More]

  • ASIN: 1681982102
  • ISBN: 1681982102
  • Brand: ROCKY NOOK
  • Manufacturer: Rocky Nook

The Art of Photography (Digital Photography Book 2)

The Art of Photography (Digital Photography Book 2)

THE ART OF PHOTOGRAPHY is Book 2 of the Digital Photography Series. It is a highly illustrated guide to camera settings, composition guidelines, and sources of inspiration. Learn how to move from snapshots to works of art. In this second book of the DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY SERIES by Al Judge, the focus is on artistic presentation and pleasing images. Learn from the experience of others. What are "Typical" camera settings for popular types of images?What factors make some images more appealing than others?How do you find your source of inspiration?How do other photographers view there art? What inspires them?What equipment do you need for better results?˃˃˃ Until now, Al Judge has written books to enhance your technical photographic skills. Now it is time to use that knowledge in a more artistic way. This is Al's first book that relies on some previous knowledge of Digital Photography. That foundation was established in Book One of this series Mastering Digital Cameras. That knowledge is used to move effortlessly to more artistic images. Digital cameras have advanced so much in the last decade that anyone can get a few great images by simply pointing at a scene and pushing a button. The joy and excitement comes when you learn to plan your images to convey an emotion or feeling and do it successfully.We all know pleasing images when we see them, but few people understand why those images are so appealing. Art is unique to every person, but there are certain rules or guidelines that seem to be hard wired into the human brain. In this book, you will learn about the Rule of Thirds and other widely accepted artistic concepts. ˃˃˃ Learn from other photographers!The chapters of this book are separated by two page articles about the work of eight different photographers. These photographers range from highly-acclaimed world-renowned professionals to pure amateurs. Regardless of perceived success, they were invited to participate in this venture because thei... [Read More]

  • ASIN: B00KGQS7EE

Learn the Art of Bird Photography: The Complete Field Guide for Beginning and Intermediate Photographers and Birders

Learn the Art of Bird Photography: The Complete Field Guide for Beginning and Intermediate Photographers and Birders

Learn the Art of Bird Photography is a comprehensive field guide to bird photography – so you can create beautiful bird images. Bird photography can be difficult, but with this book, you will learn how to make it easier, and you’ll learn how to be more successful and create beautiful images. This book contains more information about bird photography techniques than any other book on the market today. There are comprehensive chapters on: how to set up your camera for bird photography, how to master your camera and settings, the best settings for photographing birds in flight for beginners and intermediate photographers, practice sessions at the end of each chapter so you’ll master the concepts and techniques quickly, the basics of light, composition, exposure, depth of field, how to get the best point of view, and how to get sharp photos. There’s a complete list of the bird photography hot spots in North America by week, so you’ll know where and when to go! This book is designed to make you successful in your quest to photograph birds and create stunning bird images Tim Boyer is a graduate of the Seattle Audubon Master Birder Program, an award-winning photographer, an experienced instructor and bird photography workshop leader.

  • ASIN: 1985582236
  • ISBN: 1985582236
  • Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Photography: How To Shoot Artistic Digital Photography For Beginner (Art Of Photography, Mobile Photography, Landscape Photography, Portrait Photography , Street Photography, Basic of Photography,)

Photography: How To Shoot Artistic Digital Photography For Beginner (Art Of Photography, Mobile Photography, Landscape Photography, Portrait Photography , Street Photography, Basic of Photography,)

Explore The Secrets Of The Stunning Photograph Today! This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to start your photography journey. I have not covered too deep technical theories, instead I’ll cover more about the mindset and understanding the preparation of the photographer when you are in different situation to shoot. In my opinion, If you understand about the Art Element, then you will be able to implement any model or of the camera with professional and artistic photography skill. You can create very stunning image if you know about that element.Nowadays, you will notice that some people are using mobile phone which can create stunning images compared with some people using DSLR Camera. This is the reason those people are understanding the concept. In this book I will explain what is the important element which can create a good image.You can understand that, Composition, Lighting, Color is important for photography. If you only study setting and camera angle theory, you cannot understand how to make a photo more stunning.Photography is very fun, it can train your observation around you. You will become more sensitive in every beautiful moments. You will be very appreciated that the world. You need this book Here Is A Preview Of What You Learn Exposure TriangleShutter SpeedApertureISONatural Light Studio LightCompositionBasic Color StudyNegative SpaceMind Set of New Photographer

  • ASIN: B07N2X1QYN

The Art of Landscape Photography

The Art of Landscape Photography

Showcases the principles of composition and aesthetic design, with numerous examples to illustrate the compositional points being discussedThere are many general titles on landscape photography, but few that really tackle the issue of composition in great depth. This guide assumes a good working knowledge of the technical basics—such as correct exposure, filtration, and sharpness—and concentrates on the "heart and soul" of landscape photography: the principles of composition and aesthetic design to convey meaning and emotion. While technique is not ignored, the emphasis is on how it impacts on the aesthetics of the image—for example, using filtration to enhance the mood of a scene rather than simply to balance the extremes of contrast. Because of the nature of the subject matter, this is very much a picture-led book, with numerous example pictures to illustrate the compositional points being discussed. At the back of the book there will be thumbnails of all the pictures used, with a summary of the technical details—camera, lens, ISO, shutter speed, aperture, filtration—to ensure that those who crave technical information are not disappointed.

  • ASIN: 1781450528
  • ISBN: 1781450528
  • Brand: imusti
  • Manufacturer: Ammonite Press

Selling Fine Art Photography: How To Market Your Fine Art Photography Online To Create A Consistent Flow Of Excited Art Buyers Who Love What You Do

Selling Fine Art Photography: How To Market Your Fine Art Photography Online To Create A Consistent Flow Of Excited Art Buyers Who Love What You Do

Are you a fine art photographer? If so, you've no doubt found that selling fine art photography online is much harder than you first imagined.While the Internet looks like the perfect place to sell photography, most photographers have a tough time making more than a few sales; certainly not enough to make a living from their camera.The truly frustrating part is, you know you're good at what you do, and you have a strong body of work, beautifully presented through an attractive website that makes it easy for people to view and buy prints of your photographs.As far as you know, you've done everything right. People tell you they love your work, but most of the time it stops there.Your website, and your amazing images, sit there with the tantalizing promise of making sales, but nothing happens.If that sounds like your situation, this book is for you. In "Selling Fine Art Photography" I show you exactly why sales are so bad for most fine art photographers, and what you need to do instead to market and sell more of your work and actually grow your business.This book was written for photographers of all levels who want to create a consistent flow of excited art buyers who love what they do. It's for people like you who want to grow and build an audience of loyal customers instead of wasting time wondering where the next sale is coming from.As a photography marketing coach, I've helped hundreds of professional photographers over the last 10 years. The tips and strategies in this book are distilled from thousands of hours of hands-on experience, brought together in one convenient place for the first time.If you're tired of watching the same old "normal" marketing and sales strategies fail day after day, you'll be thrilled to discover an entirely new, but simple, way to reach more of your ideal customers and turn them into buyers.As you go through the simple steps I share in this book, you'll discover:* Who you truly are as a photographic artist...* Who your customers are...*... [Read More]

  • ASIN: B06XDNHPNF

The Art, Science, and Craft of Great Landscape Photography

The Art, Science, and Craft of Great Landscape Photography

The Art, Science, and Craft of Great Landscape Photography teaches photographers how to convert their visual peak experiences-moments of extraordinary natural beauty that evoke a sense of wonder and awe-into stunning images that elicit the same awestruck emotion in their viewers. Randall is an experienced wilderness photographer, and whether you want to venture into the mountains for once-in-a-lifetime shots of raw nature, or simply hone your landscape photography skills from the safety of your back deck, Randall explains the art, science and craft of creating astounding images.Randall begins by focusing on the art of landscape photography. He describes his three-step process for composing a photograph and shows how good composition is an organic process that begins with rules but ultimately transcends them. Randall then explores the science behind successful landscape photographs, which requires understanding key concepts from geography, optics, vision, and psychology. These concepts include:Understanding how the position of the sun at sunrise and sunset varies throughout the year, which will help you plan when and where to shoot.Understanding optics to predict where rainbows will appear, how polarizers will interact with reflections, and where to find spectacular light.Understanding how to use topographic maps and computerized mapping tools to help you find the most promising shooting locations in the wilderness. Understanding how our visual system analyzes images and the psychology of how we view art. These insights will help you produce successful photographs. Exposure is a central aspect of the craft of landscape photography, and Randall tackles the challenges of this topic from every angle-from tips on calculating exposures in the field, to achieving correct exposure in high-contrast lighting situations, to the best digital darkroom techniques.Great landscape photography can be mastered with practice and by applying the techniques taught in this book. The Art,... [Read More]

  • ASIN: 1937538478
  • ISBN: 1937538478
  • Brand: imusti
  • Manufacturer: Rocky Nook

The New Art of Photographing Nature: An Updated Guide to Composing Stunning Images of Animals, Nature, and Landscapes

The New Art of Photographing Nature: An Updated Guide to Composing Stunning Images of Animals, Nature, and Landscapes

A new spin on the classic guide to composing stunning images of nature and wildlife What is the difference between a good picture and a great one? In this fully revised edition of the classic bestseller The Art of Photographing Nature, master photographer Art Wolfe and former Audubon photo editor Martha Hill team up to explain the art of composing images of enduring beauty. Against a backdrop of more than 250 photographs of nature, wildlife, and landscapes, they share insights and advice about what works and what doesn’t, and how small changes can take an image from ordinary to extraordinary. Throughout, all-new tips from digital imaging expert Tim Grey show readers how to make the most of digital technology, whether by choosing the right color space, understanding sensor size, or removing distracting elements in post-processing. The result is an invaluable collection of expert advice updated for the modern age.

  • ASIN: 0770433154
  • ISBN: 0770433154
  • Brand: Amphoto Books
  • Manufacturer: Amphoto Books

Art Money & Success: A complete and easy-to-follow system for the artist who wasn't born with a business mind.

Art Money & Success: A complete and easy-to-follow system for the artist who wasn't born with a business mind.

FINALLY MAKE A LIVING DOING WHAT YOU LOVE Why is it that some artists are wildly successful, while others just barely squeak by? It may seem like an unfathomable mystery, how some are earning six figures while other, more talented artists, are struggling. Maria Brophy has dedicated 20 years of her life to researching the specific strategies that successful artists follow. After applying these strategies to her husband Drew Brophy’s career, Maria grew his art sales to multiple six-figures yearly. In ART MONEY SUCCESS, Maria tells personal stories of her own business deals, successes and failures, while sharing non-conventional wisdom that will explode your art sales. With the exercises and worksheets included, you can apply the insights to your own business for immediate results. The tools inside will help you: • Connect with your right buyers• Increase your $$$ income today• Sell art easily and negotiate nicely• License your art and get paid multiple times for one artwork• Implement powerful money and business practices• Trust your own creative intuitionThere are worksheets in the book, designed to help you get immediate results as you work through it. Free, printable downloads of the worksheets are available in an ART, MONEY & SUCCESS Companion Workbook at Maria Brophy's site. The worksheets are designed to be used alongside the Kindle Version of the book, so that you can write with "pen on paper" as you follow along through each lesson. If you are interested in generating more money and success from your art, then ART, MONEY & SUCCESS is for you!Find buyers, get paid fairly, negotiate nicely, deal with copycats and sell more art.

  • ASIN: B0719M1FX1

The Photograph as Contemporary Art (World of Art)

The Photograph as Contemporary Art (World of Art)

“Essential reading for anyone who wishes to make sense of the complex . . . world of contemporary art photography.” ―Picture Professional In the 21st century photography has come of age as a contemporary art form. Nearly two centuries after photographic technology was first invented, the art world has fully embraced it as a legitimate medium, equal in status to painting and sculpture. This book provides an introduction to contemporary art-photography, identifying its most important features and themes and celebrating its exciting pluralism through an overview of its most important and innovative practitioners. The work of nearly 250 photographers is reproduced, from established artists such as Isa Genzken, Jeff Wall, Sophie Calle, Thomas Demand, Nan Goldin, and Sherrie Levine to emerging talents such Walead Beshty, Jason Evans, Lucas Blalock, Sara VanDerBeek, and Viviane Sassen.This new edition brings the story of contemporary art photography up to date with a revised introduction outlining the evolution of photography from documentary tool to art form, and an updated final chapter focusing on the younger generation of artists who emphasize the technical and material properties of photography, employ it as part of a wider pan-media practice, or respond to evolving new modes of dissemination in the digital age. 249 illustrations, 212 in color

  • ASIN: 0500204187
  • ISBN: 0500204187
  • Brand: Thames Hudson
  • Manufacturer: Thames & Hudson