There is a lot more to photography than simply picking up a camera,
pointing it toward something, and tripping the shutter. Achieving a
great photograph requires thought and preparation, an understanding
of the photographic process, and a firm grasp of how light and
composition affect a photo. There must be personal involvement and
personal expression. There must be experimentation, with the
recognition that only a small percentage of experiments end
successfully. In this book, best-selling author and world-renowned
photographer and teacher Bruce Barnbaum explores these
seldom-discussed issues by drawing upon his personal experiences
and observations from more than 40 years of photographing and
teaching. In addition to photographs, Bruce also uses painting,
music, and writing, as well as the sciences and even business, to
provide pertinent examples of creative thinking. These examples
serve as stepping-stones that will lead you to your own heightened
ability to see and be creative. Creativity is a topic that is
almost wholly ignored in formal education because most instructors
think that it cannot be taught or learned. To the contrary, Bruce
has proven that photographic seeing and creativity can be taught,
learned, and improved. This book expands on the ideas that are
central to Bruce's method of teaching photography, which he has
used in workshops for the past 41 years. Included in the book are
in-depth discussions on the following topics: Defining your own
unique rhythm and approach as a photographer How to translate the
scene in front of you to the final photograph The differences and
similarities between how an amateur and a professional approach
photography The differences between realism and abstraction, and
the possibilities and limitations of each Learning to expand your
own seeing and creativity through classes, workshops, and
associating with other photographers Why the rules of composition
should be ignored How to follow your passion When to listen to the
critics and when to ignore them The book is richly illustrated with
over 90 photographs taken by Bruce as well as other
photographers.Seeing and creativity are difficult to teach, but not
impossible. This very different, perhaps groundbreaking book is
sure to inspire photographers of all skill levels-from beginners to
seasoned professionals-to think deeply about the issues involved in
creating successful photographs.
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