Learning to Photograph - Volume 2: Visual Concepts and Composition

by Cora Banek

The two volumes of the Learning to Photograph series give students and interested amateur photographers essential information about technique and design as well as an understanding of the big concepts of photography. Beginning and advanced photographers alike will find the content instructive, thoroughly explained, and effectively illustrated, making this book a useful resource for readers to develop their own craft.

This second volume addresses the topics of visual design and composition. The authors describe various methods of visual design and how you can use these methods effectively. You will learn which techniques to use to design your images while at the same time training your photographic eye. You will develop the ability to support the message of your subject purposefully, hone your photographic style, and analyze your own work and the work of others competently.

The striking images and informational graphics not only illustrate the concepts at hand, but also make the lessons visually pleasing and offer useful examples for readers to mimic in their own work.

Topics include:


Visual perception
Composition, shapes, and lines
Managing light
Color and its effects
Sharpness, blur, and movement
The interplay of visual design elements
Image analysis and evaluation
The previous volume in the Learning to Photograph series addresses cameras, equipment, and basic photographic techniques.

Genres: Photography

256 pages, ebook

First published January 1, 2011

Reviews

[Navy heart HamlinNBCT · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Since you can't please everyone, consider the advice of Viennese photographer Lisette Model:"Never take a picture of something you don't find interesting! How do we develop a picture into something special? Through active engagement with the process-Right ? This is a great reference guide companion for an aspiring or sage photographer and diehard into analysis and preservation.-How do we discuss and establish those something special to unfold stories, moments and memories . -And perhaps crazy enough to invest in photography texts which I highly suggest or buy cameras to promote the power of the shot. Among my repertoire of passions is photography. I grew into my skin of photography after taking a few classes, and by adapting Baek's Basics . Each year my skills evolve with my favorite camera of choice -I am a lifelong member of the Rebel T Canon Family but every camera owner has a personal favorite -yet we all need to defer back to a solid foundation of shared "Standpoint and Point of View" It's more exciting to have a great text of universal photography basics to reflect upon in moments of those why shoot that subject ?-And the Banek's offer a wonderful teaching text of not only Why, but How. The chapters moves the reader through the Big Picture of visual conceptual designs, the language and common mistakes and best practices in throwing light on a subject . Relevant is how a balanced system supports our content, Form and Technology and gives us material to evolve with .sahnbct2018

As an NBCT lifelong learner, writer, promoter and advocate my metaphorical lens is always focused on #31 Designing images with purpose-What is our motivation? How is used as a means to an end? "And my motivation is communication-