The Art of Photography: An Approach to Personal Expression
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| Rating | : | 4.52 (621 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00VB464MC |
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| Number of Pages | : | 166 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A book that will connect the photographer to his/her photograph Z. Cheng For someone who had no previous formal education in art of any sort including photography, this is the best book I came across. I was looking for a book that is not too advanced to understand about artistic compositions, but not too shallow that it s. "Very unique, very worthwhile!" according to JayVee. The best book on photography as an approach to personal expression that I have seen. In our age of high tech equipment and mega pixels, the author says: “Alone or together, good composition and technical prowess don’t imply fine art. A gr. Chris C. said Reads like an apprenticeship with a passionate photographer. Too many photography guides are written with a dry, technical style that is good for picking up a few new tricks, but does little to kindle a passion for the art. Barnbaum's book is the antidote to these kind of guides. The book is a pleasure to read
After working for several years as a mathematical analyst and computer programmer for missile guidance systems, he abruptly left the field and turned to photography.Bruce has authored several books, some of which have become classics. Bruce has been self-publishing the book ever since, but with limited distribution (until now).Bruce is a frequent contributor to several photography magazines. Through his workshops, articles, lectures,
In his accessible style, Barnbaum presents how-to techniques for both traditional and digital approaches. This is a newly revised edition of the classic book The Art of Photography (first published in 1994), which has often been described as the most readable, understandable, and comprehensive textbook on photography. This is truly the resource of choice for the thinking photographer.Filled with over 100 beautiful photographs, as well as numerous charts, graphs, and tables.. Yet he goes well beyond the technical as he delves deeply into the philosophical, expressive, and creative aspects of photography. This book is geared toward every level of photographer who seeks to make a personal statement through their chosen medium.Bruce Barnbaum is recognized as one of the world’s finest photographers as well as an elite instructor. This newest incarnation of his book, which has evolved over the pa
Bruce has been self-publishing the book ever since, but with limited distribution (until now).Bruce is a frequent contributor to several photography magazines. The Art of Photography was first published in 1994 and remained in print until 2007. His work is represented by more than ten galleries throughout the United States and Canada, and is in the collections of museums and private collectors worldwide.Bruce has been an active environmental advocate for more than three decades, both independently and through his involvement and leadership with organizations such as the Sierra Club, the National Audubon Society, the Stillaguamish Citizens' Alliance, 1000 Friends of Washington, and the North Cascades Conservation Council.. About the AuthorBruce Barnbaum, of Granite Falls, WA, entered photography as a hobbyist in the 1960s, and after four decades