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Overview

Alain Briot states that, "The personality of the photographer must be present in the image for an artistic photograph to have value." And in this book he sets out to teach the things that are essential in achieving this goal.

Following his successful first book, Mastering Landscape Photography, Briot goes beyond the conventional rules of composition and takes on a fresh, new approach to teaching the art of photography. Based upon his personal experiences as an artist, teacher, and photographer, he opens new doors to the reader-doors leading to new ways of seeing and composing images.

Topics include:

  • How to compose with color, with black and white, and with light

  • Why you need to consider your audience while composing a photograph

  • Recreate the emotions you felt when you captured your photographs

  • How the elements of color-hue, contrast, and saturation-work in your images

  • How to control the elements that have a visual effect in your photographs

  • How to draw upon your personal way of seeing and then share your vision

  • How to diagnose image maladies and apply the proper remedies

  • How to define a color palette for a specific photograph

  • How to use compositional elements to develop a personal style

Foreword by Tony Sweet

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Average Rating: 5 out of 5 rating Based on 1 Rating

"Directly to the mind & spirit of a photographer!" - by Anonymous on 27-NOV-2010
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This a really great book. Aside of the interesting discussion about lighting and composition, section C and D (Creative process and the audience you are targeting) are a must read for every one who is serious about mastering photography. Technique is important but how to be creative and develop your personal style is as important - one of the best books I encountered that go beyond technique.

A must read!

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