Mastering Photographic Composition, Creativity, and Personal Style

Mastering Photographic Composition, Creativity, and Personal Style
by Alain Briot

Mastering Photographic Composition, Creativity, and Personal Style
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Author: Alain Briot
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-08-19
ISBN: 1933952229
Number of pages: 369
Publisher: Rocky Nook
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  • ISBN13: 9781933952222
  • Condition: New
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Summary: 4 Stars

BOOK REVIEW

Alain Briot
PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPOSITION, CREATIVITY, AND PERSONAL STYLE

I would like to start by saying that I really enjoyed this book although I found it very esoteric. Briot has really put in perspective a highly technical, philosophical and creative process.

As an experienced landscape photographer I found the technical discussion interesting but can see where most `artistic' or hobbyist photographers would soon lose interest. His theories on composition and then `breaking the rules' echoes my own developed practices. His discussion on landscape photography composition and the use of light can be applied to any other type of photography and is well presented.

The philosophical discussions reminded me of being back in college and wondering about the reasoning behind the lecture. Creativity is a personal decision and how one gets to that point is just as personal. I got lost in some of these pages.

I found the chapters on creativity and style to be the best in the book. The author explained and discussed how to find the best light, how to `see' the subject and how to create an image, not `take' a photo; all without a step by step instruction on `how to'.

As previously stated I like the book. I would recommend the book to any photographer as learning something new and hearing someone else's point of view is always beneficial. The book is well produced and the color reproductions are outstanding. My only negative is the small print is too `gray' and not enough contrast between ink and paper.

Summary of Mastering Photographic Composition, Creativity, and Personal Style

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

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