Alain Briot states that, ''The personality of the photographer must be present in the image for an artistic photograph to have value.'' And in this book he sets out to teach the things that are essential in achieving this goal. Following his successful first book, Mastering Landscape Photography, Br
Mastering photographic composition, creativity, and personal style
β Scribed by Alain Briot
- Publisher
- OβReilly Media
- Year
- 2009
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 351
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
"Briot approaches fine art photography as being a combination of art and technique. In this new book he addresses both of these by presenting artistic and technical information. On the artistic side, Briot introduces artistic concepts that have been rarely, if ever, associated with photography. On the technical side, he presents numerous tools that can help you learn how to create better photographs and provides Read more...
β¦ Table of Contents
- About composition --
Sect. A. The differences between what we see and what the camera sees --
2. Learning to see like a camera --
3. The eye and the camera --
Sect. B. New rules of composition --
4. Composing with light --
5. Composing with color --
6. Composing in black and white --
7. Important elements of a strong composition --
Sect. C. The creative process --
8. Finding inspiration --
9. Exercising creativity --
10. Developing your vision --
11. Achieving your personal style --
Sect. D. You and your audience --
12. Just say yes --
13. Of audiences and bestsellers --
14. The numbering affair --
Sect. E. The relationship between the technical and artistic aspects of photography --
15. Technical and creative field checklist for fine art photography --
16. Image maladies --
17. Memories of what I have seen --
18. Conclusion.
β¦ Subjects
Composition (Photography);PHOTOGRAPHY -- Techniques -- Equipment;PHOTOGRAPHY -- Techniques -- General
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