Learning to see creatively : design, color, and composition in photography / Bryan Peterson

By:

Peterson, Bryan

Contributor(s):

Peterson, Bryan, 1952- [author]

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Berkeley : Amphoto Books, 2015.Edition: 3rd editionDescription: 144 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cmISBN:

9781607748274 (trade paperback)

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

771 PET

Contents:

Expanding your vision -- Elements of design -- Composition -- The magic of light -- Photoshop

Summary: Completely revised and updated throughout, Bryan Peterson\'\'s classic guide to creativity helps photographers visualize their work, and the world, in a whole new light by developing their photographic vision. Fully revised with 100 percent new photography, this best-selling guide takes a radical approach to creativity by explaining how it is not just an inherent ability but a skill that can be learned and applied. Using inventive photos from his own stunning portfolio, author and veteran photographer Bryan Peterson deconstructs creativity for photographers. He details the basic techniques that go into not only taking a particular photo, but also provides insights on how to improve upon it--helping readers avoid the visual pitfalls and technical dead ends that can lead to dull, uninventive photographs. This revised edition features a complete section on color as a design element and all new photographs to illustrate Peterson\'\'s points. Learning to See Creatively is the definitive reference for any photographer looking for a fresh perspective on their work.

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Standard Loan	LSAD Library Main Collection	771 PET (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		39002100630202

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Completely revised and updated throughout, Bryan Peterson's classic guide to creativity helps photographers visualize their work, and the world, in a whole new light by developing their photographic vision.
Fully revised with all new photography, this best-selling guide takes a radical approach to creativity by explainingthat it is notan inherent ability but a skill that can be learned and applied. Using inventive photos from his own stunning portfolio, author and veteran photographer Bryan Peterson deconstructs creativity for photographers. He details the basic techniques that go into not only taking a particular photo, but also provides insights on how to improve upon it--helping readers avoid the visual pitfalls and technical dead ends that can lead to dull, uninventive photographs.This revised edition features a complete section on color as a design element and all new photographs to illustrate Peterson's points. Learning to See Creatively is the definitive reference for any photographer looking for a fresh perspective on their work.

Includes index (page 144).

Expanding your vision -- Elements of design -- Composition -- The magic of light -- Photoshop

Completely revised and updated throughout, Bryan Peterson\'\'s classic guide to creativity helps photographers visualize their work, and the world, in a whole new light by developing their photographic vision. Fully revised with 100 percent new photography, this best-selling guide takes a radical approach to creativity by explaining how it is not just an inherent ability but a skill that can be learned and applied. Using inventive photos from his own stunning portfolio, author and veteran photographer Bryan Peterson deconstructs creativity for photographers. He details the basic techniques that go into not only taking a particular photo, but also provides insights on how to improve upon it--helping readers avoid the visual pitfalls and technical dead ends that can lead to dull, uninventive photographs. This revised edition features a complete section on color as a design element and all new photographs to illustrate Peterson\'\'s points. Learning to See Creatively is the definitive reference for any photographer looking for a fresh perspective on their work.

Author notes provided by Syndetics

BRYAN PETERSON is a professional photographer, internationally known instructor, and founder of The Bryan Peterson School of Photography at www.BPSOP.com. He is also the best-selling author of Understanding Exposure, Understanding Shutter Speed, Understanding Close-Up Photography, Understanding Digital Photography, Beyond Portraiture , and, most recently, Bryan Peterson's Understanding Photography Field Guide . His trademark use of color and strong, graphic composition have garnered him many photographic awards, including the Art Director Club's Gold Award and honors from Communication Arts and Print magazines. When not teaching workshops around the world, Bryan makes his home in Seattle.