Photographic Possibilities: The Expressive Use of Ideas, Materials and Processes

by Robert Hirsch, John Valentino

Photographic Possibilities, Second Edition continues to provide a reliable source of techniques and ideas for the use of alternative and contemporary photographic processes that photographers have come to depend on. Professional photographers and advanced students seeking to increase their skills will discover modern and classic methods of creating and manipulating images. This practical guide integrates technical methods with the aesthetic outcome. It offers readers clear, step-by-step instructions on historic and on contemporary processes that integrate both the technical information and the aesthetic inspiration needed to create outstanding photographs.

This new expanded edition concisely covers the most significant new products, processes, and issues that have effected the practice during the past decade. Two new chapters are exclusively devoted to digital photography, covering the history of digital imaging as well as the latest techniques and practices. Also included is an in-depth discussion on the copyright, which deals with the ethical and conceptual issues surrounding digital imaging that are rapidly changing the world of photography.

Genres: Photography

Paperback

First published January 23, 1991

Reviews

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm reading this for my Black & White II class and so far it's pretty great. It's quite informative and while parts are dry (which is expected in the sections dealing with different films, developers, and processes) the book is full of wonderful, inspiring photographs.

[Rebecca Watkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

...awesome section on photo transfers!