Learning to See Creatively: Design, Color & Composition in Photography (Updated Edition)
by Bryan Peterson
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Author: Bryan PetersonEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-10-01
ISBN: 0817441816
Number of pages: 160
Publisher: Amphoto Books
Book Reviews of Learning to See Creatively: Design, Color & Composition in Photography (Updated Edition)
Book Review: Great book. Very interesting take on photography.
Summary: 5 Stars
My order for this book arrived today, and I picked it up, and started reading it over lunch. After I got my daughter to bed tonight, I finished reading the entire book. This does not happen often. This is just a great book. I would say about 1/2 the book is really about learning to see creatively, about 1/4 is about photography, to make more sense of the creativity part, and about 1/4 is other stuff, that binds the book together, to be one great read. It features a lot of wonderful photographs that SHOW you what he is talking about. I really liked the author's "challenges" in the book. From looking at things from a different perspective, to taking pictures, of the same subject, from the same angle, at different times of the day. Great ideas.
It feels a LITTLE (VERY LITTLE) outdated. With the break-neck pace of digital photography, I am not sure that you could ever truly have an up to date book. The book is written by a person that sounds like he shot a lot of film, but I would say EASILY 99% of the book is generic for anyone that shoots film OR digital. I really like how he talks about how he uses photography as his business, and discusses how much he has made on some pictures. It was a real eye opener.
What I really liked about this book, is that it was easy to read. The concepts were broken down well, and it had that elusive entertaining quality.
I have dabbled in photography throughout the years, and consider myself an amateur.
Update: (4/1/2011) A few years on in photography, and this has become one of my go-to books for inspiration. I'd recommend starting with Understanding Exposure (or Understanding Digital photography) and then get this book a little later, if you are a neophyte. This book specifically but all of Mr Peterson's books in general give great ideas on how to take a "creatively correct" picture. It is such an amazing concept to understand, and once you do, the doors of your photographic vision open. I honestly can't recommend this book enough.
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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.
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