Black & White Photography: A Practical Guide

Black & White Photography: A Practical Guide
by Steve Mulligan

Black & White Photography: A Practical Guide
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Author: Steve Mulligan
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-03-01
ISBN: 1861084285
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: Photographers' Institute Press

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Book Review: I've been waiting for this book!!!
Summary: 5 Stars

As with most black and white photographers, I have read (albeit in bits and pieces for the most part) many books on black and white photography. The difference between those and Steve Mulligan's book, is I read it cover to cover, and not only learned alot of great ideas, but ACTUALLY ENJOYED IT! Although his main interest appears to be geogolical landscapes, the principles apply to any facet of B&W photography. Mr. Mulligan describes what works for him, in terms even the hobbyist can easily understand. He also describes what doesn't work, and why, in a self-depricating way that makes him human, rather than a "guru". When you are finished reading, you feel like you can actually produce beautiful photographs. You don't have to be a friggin' genius, reading through a series of books laden with graphs of logarithmic curves and graphs (sorry Ansel), or feel like your studying Euclidean geometry (props to Minor White, the authors favorite photographer... but have you tried to read his book on the Zone System? No wonder he taught at M.I.T.). I am pleased to highly recommend "Black and White Photography: A Practical Guide", which is exactly as the title states that it is. Kudos to Steve Mulligan!

Summary of Black & White Photography: A Practical Guide

Traditional black and white photography has a special appeal that never goes out of style. Even in the digital age, photographers remain endlessly fascinated by its creative possibilities?and this richly illustrated guide offers them a comprehensive introduction to both the art and craft of creating fine monochrome prints. Throughout, it emphasizes ways to master the necessary camera and darkroom techniques and achieve a personal vision every time you shoot. One by one, the chapters delve into cameras and film, exposure and development, composition, printing, and grouping images to form a successful series. Author Steve Mulligan?best known for his large-format photographs of American landscapes?uses his own breathtaking photos as examples, with illuminating technical explanations of exactly how he got the shot.

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