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Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera (Updated Edition)»rank: 226by: Bryan Peterson
: :More than 100 vivid, graphic comparison pictures illustrate every point in this classic and can help any photographer maximize the creative impact of his or her exposure decisions. Peterson stresses the importance of metering the subject for a starting exposure and then explains how to use various exposure meters and different kinds of lighting. The book contains lessons on each element of the triangle and how it relates to the other two in terms of depth of field, freezing and blurring action, and shooting in low light or at night. A section on special techniques explores such options as deliberate under-and over-exposures, how to produce double exposures, bracketing, shooting the ... |
Understanding Shutter Speed: Creative Action and Low-Light Photography Beyond 1/125 Second»rank: 1492by: Bryan Peterson
: :The first book in the Understanding Photography series, Understanding Exposure, was a runaway best-seller, with more than 250,000 copies sold. Now author Bryan Peterson brings his signature style to another important photography topic: shutter speed. With clear, jargon-free explanations of terms and techniques, plus compelling 'before-and-after' photos that pair a mediocre image (created using the wrong shutter speed) with a great image (created using the right shutter speed), this is the definitive practical guide to mastering an often-confusing subject. Topics include freezing and implying motion, panning, zooming, exposure, Bogen Super Clamps, and rendering motion effects with Photoshop, all with helpful guidance for both digital and film formats. Great for beginners ... |
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Learning to See Creatively: Design, Color & Composition in Photography (Updated Edition)»rank: 5724by: Bryan Peterson
: :Almost everyone can 'see' in the conventional sense, but developing photographic vision takes practice. This work helps photographers visualize their work, and the world, in a whole new light. This revised and rewritten guide takes a radical approach to creativity. It explains how it is not some gift only for a few, but actually a skill that can be learned and applied. Using inventive photographs from his own portfolio, the author 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, so helping readers avoid the visual pitfalls that can lead to ... |
Beyond Portraiture: Creative People Photography»rank: 7890by: Bryan Peterson
: :Renowned photographer, Bryan Peterson shows how to successfully take portrait shots that speak volumes - at any moment, any place. Peterson's approach explains what makes a photo memorable and how to use lighting, setting and exposure to reveal the wonder and the joy of everyday moments. Bryan Peterson consistently appears at the top of Bookscan's best-seller list for photography! The book is specific enough for beginners, yet insightful enough for professionals. |
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Understanding Close-up Photography: Creative Close Encounters with or without a Macro Lens»rank: 98597by: Bryan Peterson
: :In Understanding Close-up Photography Bryan Peterson turns his attention to a topic that is an ongoing favorite with photographers. But where most macro photography books focus on capuring subjects in nature, Peterson promises to go beyond, teaching you to photograph a range of subjects from animals and plants from the garden, beach, or mountains to objects found in the kitchen, supermarket, even the junkyard. In addition to information on equipment, exposure, light, and composition, his book will feature elements of technique that go beyond the norm, teaching you to shoot not just what is generally considered close-up, but to go even closer to the point of abstraction. He will also show you how to produce the intimacy ... |
Expanding Architecture: Design as Activism»rank: 49017by: Bryan Bell, Katie Wakeford, Steve Badanes, Roberta Feldman, Sergio Palleroni, Katie Swenson, Thomas Fisher
: :Expanding Architecture presents a new generation of creative design carried out in the service of the greater public and the greater good. Questioning how design can improve daily lives, editors Bryan Bell and Katie Wakeford map an emerging geography of architectural activism--or 'public-interest architecture'--that might function akin to public-interest law or medicine by expanding architecture's all too often elite client base. With 30 essays by practicing architects and designers, urban and community planners, historians, landscape architects, environmental designers and members of other fields, this volume presents recent work from around the world that illustrates the ways in which design can address issues of social justice, allow individuals and communities to ... |
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Understanding Digital Photography: Techniques for Getting Great Pictures»rank: 48749by: Bryan Peterson
: :'Understanding Digital Photography' is a basic digital photography book by our resident expert, Bryan Peterson. Simply and intelligently, Peterson takes the reader through all the basic and essential techniques and skills required to obtain beautiful-looking digital photograph every time you snap a picture. Peterson thoroughly reviews professional techniques of Photoshop use, as well as the basics of desktop publishing, printing, archiving and storing for personal or professional use. Both new photographers, and serious amateurs will appreciate his in-depth look at common scenarios and how to ensure quality photos under any condition. Peterson covers nature, industrial portraits, sports, interiors, low-light conditions, people, travel, creative tricks (like reflections), weather, macro, wildlife, and ... |
Design Basics for Creative Results»rank: 201058by: Bryan Peterson
: :A proven winner in its first edition, Design Basics for Creative Results highlights the fundamental rules of the design profession and showcases their spectacular visual execution. Accomplished graphic designer Bryan Peterson addresses all the fundamental design tools, including format, type, shape, texture and structure. Within these broad categories, he provides readers with a bounty of design samples that show each principal in action. These comprehensive tutorials allow veteran designers to get back in touch with the basics and beginners to learn them for the first time. Every designer--and design studio--will want this timeless reference book close at hand. Bryan Peterson is the president and founder of Peterson & Company, a ... |
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People in Focus: How to Photograph Anyone, Anywhere»rank: 385862by: Bryan Peterson
: :For the shutterbug who wants to shoot better snapshots as well as the professional who wants to take better portraits, Peterson provides expert advice on photographing all kinds of people. Covers technical concerns, creating moods, photographing country and urban life, and more. 160 full-color photos. |
Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs»rank: 385862by: Bryan Peterson
: :For the shutterbug who wants to shoot better snapshots as well as the professional who wants to take better portraits, Peterson provides expert advice on photographing all kinds of people. Covers technical concerns, creating moods, photographing country and urban life, and more. 160 full-color photos. |