Learning to See Creatively: Design, Color & Composition in Photography (Updated Edition)
by: Bryan Peterson
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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
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
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The book is very good and does and excellent job of explaining what it is about. Excellent shopping experience and will use Amazon again.
Rating: - Learning to See Creatively: Design, Color, and Composition in Photography
This is a terrific book.It covers the basics in depth and in an easy to understand manner.I teach a beginning photography class for the city and will be utilizing this book.
Rating: - Incredible Read!
I would recommend this book to anyone starting off in photography.
Invaluable information, well presented, and easily referenced.
Rating: - Changed my shooting
Bryan Peterson's book is excellent for beginners like myself. He walks you through basic prinicples of design and composition with many excellent examples. Most importantly he walks you through his thought process. Each picture has information about how he shot it and often why he shot it that way. The book also includes several useful excercises to help you develop your eye. Although it could be argued that the book doesn't cover all topics and is not as thorough as other books, it accompishes its ... Read More
Rating: - Well worth the Read
A very good book of instruction and fabulous examples are given of creative picture taking.
- ReviewThe book is very good and does and excellent job of explaining what it is about. Excellent shopping experience and will use Amazon again.
- Learning to See Creatively: Design, Color, and Composition in PhotographyThis is a terrific book.It covers the basics in depth and in an easy to understand manner.I teach a beginning photography class for the city and will be utilizing this book.
- Incredible Read!I would recommend this book to anyone starting off in photography.
Invaluable information, well presented, and easily referenced.
- Changed my shootingBryan Peterson's book is excellent for beginners like myself. He walks you through basic prinicples of design and composition with many excellent examples. Most importantly he walks you through his thought process. Each picture has information about how he shot it and often why he shot it that way. The book also includes several useful excercises to help you develop your eye. Although it could be argued that the book doesn't cover all topics and is not as thorough as other books, it accompishes its ... Read More
- Well worth the ReadA very good book of instruction and fabulous examples are given of creative picture taking.
