Focus On Composing Photos

Author : Peter Ensenberger
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1136088938
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : Thomas Clark
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470887397
Total Pages : 578 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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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!

Author : Ralph Fletcher
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780325109176
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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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:

Author : James Carren
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781517702915
Total Pages : 38 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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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

Author : Alain Briot
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN 13 : 145710069X
Total Pages : 717 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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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

Author : Darren Tilnak P.I.P.P
Publisher : Balboa Press
ISBN 13 : 1982291982
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : Blue Fier
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118078942
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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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.

Author :
Publisher : Amherst Media
ISBN 13 : 160895983X
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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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

Author : Bryan Peterson
Publisher : Amphoto Books
ISBN 13 : 0817441816
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : Harold Davis
Publisher : John Wiley and Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118076168
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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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.