Learning to See Creatively: Design, Color & Composition in Photography (Updated Edition)

Learning to See Creatively: Design, Color & Composition in Photography (Updated Edition)
by Bryan Peterson

Learning to See Creatively: Design, Color & Composition in Photography (Updated Edition)
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Author: Bryan Peterson
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2003-10-01
ISBN: 0817441816
Number of pages: 160
Publisher: Amphoto Books
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Book Review: Excellent
Summary: 5 Stars

This book is about compositing great shots. It is not about aperture or shutter speed at all. Cheap telephone on your mobile/cell/hand phone or an expensive DSLR camera, you can learn a lot from this book.

I just bought my first DSLR camera. I bought ten photography books on amazon. I'm evaluating these books from the perspective of a semi-advanced amateur. (On things I've learnt is that book by the same author tends to be very similar. So make sure you vary your authors when buying more than one book. Rather than saying this author is good, let me buy more from him/her.)

Summary of Learning to See Creatively: Design, Color & Composition in Photography (Updated Edition)

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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