Download or read book Focus On Composing Photos written by Peter Ensenberger and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2013-04-17 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As digital cameras and software packages become more advanced, seemingly by the minute, it has become easier than ever to overlook the basic elements which have always resulted in the best photographs, no matter how fancy (or primitive) the camera itself. Composition is the single most important aspect of creating great images, no matter what level of photographer you happen to be. No amount of digital wizardry can turn a badly composed image into a picture you would want to display. While many books on composition tend to overcomplicate the subject, this book breaks down everything you need to know into small, digestible chunks of information that you will actually remember once you're out and about taking pictures. Instead of plodding through long and complex pages of text, this book supplements the necessary information, such as the basics of the rule of thirds and how to get good highlights and shadows, with tons of gorgeous, full color images that actually show you what to do and how to do it, rather than just telling you what to try. You'll be amazed at the gorgeous images you'll create, whether your passion is for photographing your family, pets, travel adventures, nature, or anything else.

Download or read book Digital Photography Composition For Dummies written by Thomas Clark and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-10-07 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turn ordinary photographs into striking works of art Mastering the craft of composing a photograph is all about having a trained eye. Digital Photography Composition For Dummies helps emerging photographers create stunning and compelling photographs by teaching the elements, techniques, and conventions used by skilled and successful photographers. It helps advanced beginner to aspiring professional photographers gain an understanding of the basics of composing a stunning and compelling photograph, as well as the parts, functions, and capabilities of their camera. Determine the point of interest in a photo and how significance is achieved Use the "Rule of Thirds" to create better photographs Manipulate the viewpoint and understand the subject's direction of movement Master depth of field, framing, and diagonals Includes suggested exercises to apply as you become more comfortable with composition techniques Complete with full-color examples and technique comparisons, Digital Photography Composition For Dummies allows you to take the high-quality photos you've always wanted!

Download or read book Focus Lessons written by Ralph Fletcher and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-26 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Photography Composition written by James Carren and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-10-09 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master The Art of Photography Composition! Learn All The Right Tricks to Make You A Better Photographer Today (FREE Bonus Inside!) *** Photography Composition - By Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author James Carren *** In "Photography Composition," you will find all you need to know to learn the basics of composition. It will teach you the proper terms and ways to apply rules that you might already know instinctively, yet not quite understand why they work the way they do. Here Is A Preview of What You'll Learn In This Book... Happy accidents: This tip teaches you how to pay attention to the following rules in order to replicate happy accidents, and to be able to more purposefully craft your photographs. Rule of thirds: This basic rule of composition is often the first to be learned in many art classes. It teaches you where to place points of interest in your photos. Leading lines: This tip shows you how lines can help move a viewer's eye around the composition. Move around: Don't just stick to one position or vantage point when you shoot. Moving around gives you access to different perspectives, which might actually bring better compositions than what you first assumed. Horizon lines: Different from leading lines, horizon lines break up the frame into two parts. Shape: You will learn how to utilize shape that already exists in the frame, and how to create it where you want it using points of interest. Foreground and background: This tip also mentions usage of mid-ground, and why you should take advantage of the entire depth of your frame, not just the immediate foreground. Weight: You can give weight to your photos by placing a "heavier" subject to one side, or the top or bottom of a frame. Juxtaposition: Juxtaposition has to do with both the composition of your photo as well as the content of your photo. It basically means that you will place two opposite things side by side. This could be anything, from darkness and light, complementary colors, or things that have differing symbolic meaning. Balance: Balance, ironically, you may think, is achieved in odd numbers. Tension: Tension also often has a lot to do with the content of a photo as well. You can create tension by examining the relationships of your subjects and composing them accordingly. Framing: Framing is so very important in composition. It can dramatically alter a viewer's perception of a scene. Also, especially with people, it's important not to cut part of your subject out of the frame. Color: Finally there is color, which can often be used as a crutch by new photographers. However, with this tip you will learn how to properly control it and use it to your advantage for maximum visual and emotional effect. While it may seem overwhelming at first, combining all of these elements will soon become a snap once you learn to recognize them. As your awareness grows, so will your ability to utilize them, and even artfully and successfully break rules as well. So hurry! Take action, scroll back up the page and get your very own copy today! Tags: photography, photoshop, photography for beginners, photography for dummies, photography composition, photography magazine, landscape photography, photography business, Digital Photography for beginners, DSLR Photography For beginners, Digital Photography, Photography lighting, photography books, Photography basics, DSLR photography, DSLR photography for beginners

Download or read book Composition Photo Workshop written by Blue Fier and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-25 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hands-on instruction that digital photographers need to compose great shots Introducing readers to the basic elements of design, this full-color guide shows photographers step by step how to frame great compositions before they take the shot. Instructions, advice, examples, and assignments cover all types of photography.

Download or read book Mastering Photographic Composition Creativity and Personal Style written by Alain Briot and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2010-12-14 with total page 717 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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, Briot goes beyond the conventional rules of composition and takes on a fresh, new approach to teaching the art of photography. Based upon his personal experiences as an artist, teacher, and photographer, he opens new doors to the reader-doors leading to new ways of seeing and composing images. 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 technical solutions to common photographic problems. The author practices photography as a fine art. What matters most to him is how photography can be used to express feelings and emotions. For Briot, a good photograph must be both artistically inspired and technically excellent. To have just one of these two elements is not enough for a fine art photograph to be successful. Topics include: - How to compose with color, with black and white, and with light - Why you need to consider your audience while composing a photograph - Recreate the emotions you felt when you captured your photographs - How the elements of color-hue, contrast, and saturation-work in your images - How to control the elements that have a visual effect in your photographs - How to draw upon your personal way of seeing and then share your vision - How to diagnose image maladies and apply the proper remedies - How to define a color palette for a specific photograph - How to use compositional elements to develop a personal style Forweword by Tony Sweet

Download or read book Master the 7 Keys to Composition written by Darren Tilnak P.I.P.P and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2021-10-04 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the illustration of the apple trees (left image), the apples jump out convincingly because the red is opposite to green in the colour spectrum. However, when you convert that image to black-and-white (right image), the apples and leaves are converted to a very similar grey tone and hence blend together to make for a messy photograph. In the book, you will learn how to make an outstanding black-and-white image. In Chapter 10, you will discover a propriety observation that Darren shares based on his 40 years of experience as a professional photographer. Your eyes will always go to the lightest or darkest part of the image. In Chapter 12, you will master the art of tone and clever use of colour to take your photography quantum.

Download or read book Mastering Composition for Photographers written by and published by Amherst Media. This book was released on 2016-01-18 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The success of a photograph depends on more than it subject. For big impact, the photographer must finesse every visual element at their disposal to communicate with the viewer. In the right hands, lines (horizontal, vertical, diagonal, curving, radiating, and converging) draw viewers’ eyes through the frame in a predictable manner. Color creates a dynamic rhythm or a balance. Depth of field (the area of sharp focus in the image) tells the viewer what is important in the image—where it is that the eye should settle. Of course, even the positioning of the various elements in the scene (the subject, image color, points of strong tonal contrast, and more) help to establish impact. In this book, Chen describes the compositional “rules” artists have used for centuries to create high-impact work. With each discussion, images are presented that clearly show how the design strategy was used and how it strengthened the photograph

Download or read book Learning to See Creatively written by Bryan Peterson and published by Amphoto Books. This book was released on 2003-10-01 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Creative Composition written by Harold Davis and published by John Wiley and Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-14 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take your best shots with this invaluable guide to composition for DSLR cameras Sometimes you get the best results by breaking the rules, but first you have to know what the rules are! In this indispensable photography guide, renowned photographer Harold Davis first walks you through the recommended guidelines for composing great shots with your DSLR camera-and then shows you how to break free, build your own unique style, and compose beautiful images with confidence. Provides practical composition basics as well as the artistic tips and tricks eagerly sought by digital SLR camera lovers, who are growing in number as DSLR camera sales continue to grow Explores the fundamental rules of composition-then how to break those rules to take captivating and unique images Informs and inspires you with the author's own gorgeous examples of landscapes, portraits, close-ups, and other photos that illustrate his concepts Helps you jump-start your creativity by showing you new ways to see Go beyond the basics and create a photography style that's all your own with this must-have guide.

Download or read book Understanding Color in Photography written by Bryan Peterson and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 2017-08-29 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Veteran photographer and instructor Bryan Peterson is best known for his arresting imagery using bold, graphic color and composition. Here he explores his signature use of color in photography for the first time, showing readers his process for creating striking images that pop off the page. He addresses how to shoot in any type of light, and looks at color families and how they can work together to make compelling images in commercial and art photography. He also helps readers understand exposure, flash, and other stumbling blocks that beginning and experienced photographers encounter when capturing images, showing how to get the most out of any composition. With its down-to-earth voice and casual teaching style, Understanding Color in Photography is a workshop in a book, helping any photographer take their images to the next level.

Download or read book Power Composition for Photography written by Tom Gallovich and published by Amherst Media. This book was released on 2015-02-03 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, Tom Gallovich shows readers how to use their camera’s exposure controls (aperture, shutter speed, ISO) to establish the focal point of the image and create the overall mood of the shot and choose a particular lens or focal-length setting to massage the way elements in the original scene will appear within the frame. Next, he presents chapters on using shape, color, lines, and arrangement to strengthen the intended visual message. Readers will learn how to best place their primary subject (and in some cases secondary subject) for maximum impact and will discover artistic strategies that reinforce that decision through careful use of color, tone, highlight and shadow, leading lines, curved shapes, and relative size—qualities that will contribute to the overall mood in the image. Copious illustrations emphasize the impact that putting these concepts into play will have on your images—and these are often coupled with images that show how ineffective images are when those important compositional needs are not attended to.

Download or read book Photographic Composition written by Albrecht Rissler and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Make Great Photos written by Alan Hess and published by Rocky Nook, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-10-10 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learning the basics of photography can seem like a daunting task. At first glance, there is a whole new world of terminology to digest and tons of numbers to master. It can be confusing, frustrating, and overwhelming. It’s no wonder many people set their cameras to Auto and hope for the best in whatever situation they’re shooting, whether that’s a child’s soccer game, a birthday party, or a vacation. Unless luck strikes, the resulting images are usually not very good.

But it doesn’t have to be this way. Enter Make Great Photos: A Friendly Guide for Improving Your Photographs. In this book, photographer and author Alan Hess teaches you the basics of photography by breaking down the topic into its fundamental parts. In the first section of the book, Alan explains what makes a great photo in the first place, examining a selection of images and working through why each one is successful. He then dives into chapters that cover the photographic choices every photographer needs to make. These choices boil down to just three main topics: light, focus, and composition.

In the second part of Make Great Photos, Alan addresses specific shooting situations—categorized into travel, sports and action, events, and people—discussing the challenges that each scenario poses and how to conquer them. Finally, you’ll learn the top five basic edits you need to know to make your images pop when you share them online.

At the end of chapters, there are thoughtful exercises and assignments that push you to learn and grow in your photography. These fun activities help you fully absorb the lessons throughout the book so you can head out with your camera and capture great images.

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Download or read book Focus On Adobe Photoshop written by Corey Hilz and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-09-10 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you into photography not photomanipulation? Frustrated that you are spending too much time in front of the screen and not enough behind the lens? Bewildered by the multitude of advanced editing options available to you in Adobe Photoshop? If any of the above is true then, whatever your Photoshop/photography level, you will benefit hugely from this terrific little book. Unlike most of the photoshop guides available today, this no-nonsense, inspiring guide is aimed solely at photographers: those whose aim is to use the software to bring out the natural best in their photographs, rather than those who want to change them completely. Breath-taking photographer Corey Hilz wastes no time on the plethora of feature in Photoshop which, though impressive, are of no use to the 'natural' photographer. Corey instead takes you through a highly effective, professional workflow for bringing out the best in your photographs in Photoshop, from post-capture through to output, without spending hours in front of the screen. Ignoring high-end photomanipulation, he instead focusses on the vital aspects for photographers such as: correcting exposure, tone adjustments (including correct use of the tone curve), sharpening, monochrome conversion and lens correction. Additionally, Corey covers the workflow on either side: effective importing and tagging, and perfect output with minimal effort. Everything about this beautiful little book is aimed at a visual audience. Pakced with stunning photographs to illustrate every tweak the author makes, this highly affordable and succinct reference guide focusses on the specific needs of the photographer and nothing else. There are hundreds of excellent comprehensive reference guides to photoshop out there, this is not one of those. It is, instead, a book that won't waste a second of your valuable shooting time. Buy into the Behind the Lens series and get right back where you belong and deserve to be: behind a lens.

Download or read book Complete Self instructing Library of Practical Photography General exterior photography composition lenses written by James Boniface Schriever and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book See It Photographic Composition Using Visual Intensity written by Ellen Anon and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2013-08-15 with total page 615 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A good image is more than just acceptable exposure and sharp focus -- two components that photography instruction concentrates on. A fascinating subject doesn't necessarily result in a good image, and likewise, it's possible to create an outstanding image of a mundane subject. So how do you know the difference? Perhaps you've read a lot of material on how to use your camera, how to manage images, and/or how to make adjustments using different software programs. What usually is not covered is what needs to be done beyond obvious exposure, noise, and sharpening issues so that you can intuitively recognize the difference between a good and bad image, and most importantly, why. That's where this book comes in. Rather than wasting time blindly trying one approach or another until something seems right, the quality of your imagery and the speed of your workflow will both vastly improve once you are able to articulate why you prefer one image to another. Expert authors Josh and Ellen Anon have spent years perfecting their visual-intensity based approach to composition, and in this gorgeous, full color guide, they'll share their techniques with you so that your overall photographic experience, both in terms of time investment and quality of output, will become a much more satisfying one.