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52 Assignments: Portrait Photography is a year's worth of inspiring
weekly assignments to kick-start your creativity. This book is a
mission brief, a portfolio of photographic workshops, a
personalised journal and an inspirational guide to putting the
creativity back into your craft. It is filled with a year's worth
of weekly commissions and concepts for conceiving and composing
powerful and dynamic portrait photographs. Full of technical advice
and professional tips, the book includes space for you to add your
own notes, lists and tech specs, allowing you to create a unique
journal in which you can record the journey you have made with your
imagination. Complete the assignments week by week over the course
of a year, or dip in every time you need to bring a new concept or
creative approach to your portrait photography. From children's
portraits, business headshots and street portraits to selfies,
abstract shots and fashion portraits, this book is a guide for
readers to learn something new or try something innovative with
their existing skills within the dynamic and characterful world of
portrait photography.
You may think that a big part of street photography is simply being
in the right place at the right time, but great urban photography
is more than just luck. The ability to observe, compose and capture
fleeting moments takes skill and experience. In this comprehensive
guide, acclaimed photographer and founder of Streetsnappers Brian
Lloyd Duckett uncovers the closely guarded secrets of the
successful street photographer, exploring the theories and
approaches at the heart of this art form and translating them into
practical tutorials and game-changing tips and advice. Aimed at
intermediate to advanced level photographers, this informative,
accessible book covers all aspects of this popular genre, from
selecting the right approach, conquering your fears, and creating
the ultimate street photographer s toolkit, to composition, legal
and ethical considerations, and sharing your photographs with the
world. If you re a keen observer and documenter of city life, this
book will take your street photography know-how to the next level,
improving your observation and intuition skills, teaching you how
to read the streets , giving you the tools to develop your own
personal style, and helping you to create meaningful street images.
This book is a mission brief, a portfolio of photographic
workshops, a personalised journal and an inspirational guide to
putting the creativity back into your craft. It is filled with a
year's worth of weekly commissions and concepts for conceiving and
composing powerful black and white images. From capturing clouds,
reflections and water to shooting cityscapes, architecture and
vehicles, all the assignments in this book have been written to
inspire you to embrace this timeless art and convey the essence of
your subject through shades of light and dark alone. Whether you're
photographing natural elements or manmade landscapes, each
assignment encourages you to look at the world in a new way,
relying on shape, texture, and the source, direction and intensity
of light, rather than colour, to create eye-catching images. Full
of technical advice and professional tips, the book includes
journal space for you to add your own notes, lists and tech specs,
creating a unique journal in which you can record the journey you
have made with your imagery. Complete the assignments weekend by
weekend over the course of a year, or dip in every time you need to
bring a new concept or creative approach to your monochromatic
photography. AUTHOR: Chris Gatcum, who is based in south-east
England, is an award-winning photographer and a highly experienced
writer and editor of technical and technique-based photography
books. He is a regular contributor to Outdoor Photography magazine,
and his published books include Mastering Film Photography and 52
Assigments: Experimental Photography. 80 photographs, 10
illustrations
Quickly learn the street photography fundamentals you need to know
so you can capture great photos! Designed to help you conquer the
philosophy and fundamental techniques of street photography, this
handy and ultra-portable quick reference Pocket Guide helps you get
the shot when you re out on the streets. Follow along with
documentary and street photographer Brian Lloyd Duckett, and you
will: Learn the three main approaches to street photography Set up
your camera for street photography Develop a 'street mindset' and
build your confidence Use the most effective shooting techniques
Find ideal locations for your photography Understand what it takes
to make a successful street portrait Learn about the importance of
shooting projects
This book features 52 color-coded commissions and concepts with
alternative ideas for composing, creating and printing eye-catching
images from the street. You will discover different ways of
approaching your subjects; challenges and games that add a level of
mischief and play to your work; ideas for using maps, books and
signs to unleash your creativity; lists of the best festivals and
events to attend; prompts for alternative subjects and themes;
guides to removing cliches from your work; radical techniques for
pushing your camera beyond its limits or using alternative cameras;
and examples from historic masters; along with ideas for innovative
approaches to processing and printing. The rest of the journal's
pages are styled for you to add your own thoughts, notes, lists,
Top 10s, technical specifications, quotes, and even sketches and
doodles, creating a record of your own 52 photographic assignments.
These may be completed weekend by weekend over the course of a
year, or dipped into every time you need to bring a new concept or
creative approach to your street photography.
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