Photography and the Art of Seeing: A Visual Perception Workshop for Film and Digital Photography

Photography and the Art of Seeing: A Visual Perception Workshop for Film and Digital Photography
by Freeman Patterson

Photography and the Art of Seeing: A Visual Perception Workshop for Film and Digital Photography
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Author: Freeman Patterson
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2004-10-02
ISBN: 1552636143
Number of pages: 156
Publisher: Key Porter Books
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Book Review: There are better books out there
Summary: 3 Stars

There are better books on composition out there. This is an updated version of a 25 year old book. If you buy it you will still learn but some of the other books on composition that I've reviewed are better (see my page). The book has too much text and very few illustrations

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Summary of Photography and the Art of Seeing: A Visual Perception Workshop for Film and Digital Photography

A practical and inspiring guide.

This Third Edition familiarizes readers with the traditional principles of composition and visual design. The jargon-free text provides practical techniques and innovative exercises for breaking with traditional concepts of design to enable the photographer to develop a keen awareness of subject matter and a personal direction.

Topics include: - Barriers to seeing - Learning to observe: rethinking the familiar - Learning to imagine: abstracting and selecting - Learning to express: Subject matter and the photographer - Elements and principles of visual design and more.

This edition of Photography and the Art of Seeing is updated to include technical guidelines adapted for both digital and film photographers and includes photographs from Freeman Patterson's personal collection. Extended captions include valuable technical information and personal commentary reflective of the superb craftsmanship and stunning photography from one of the most highly acclaimed and celebrated photographers worldwide.

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