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Learning to See Creatively: How to Compose Great Photographs | 
 enlarge | Author: Bryan F. Peterson
Publisher: Amphoto Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  94 reviews
Sales Rank: 168411
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 160
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 11.1 x 8.3 x 0.3
ISBN: 0817441778
Dewey Decimal Number: 770.1
EAN: 9780817441777
ASIN: 0817441778
Publication Date: June 1988
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Book Description
Almost everyone can "see" in the conventional sense, but developing photographic vision takes practice. Learning to See Creatively helps photographers visualize their work, and the world, in a whole new light. Now totally rewritten, revised, and expanded, this best-selling guide takes a radical approach to creativity. It explains how it is not some gift only for the "chosen few" but actually 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 went 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 the latest information on digital photography and digital imaging software, as well as an all-new section on color as a design element. Learning to See Creatively is the definitive reference for any photographers looking for a fresh perspective on their work. * New edition of a best-selling title
* Updated to include digital
* All new artwork, and a totally revised and expanded text
* All-new section on color as a design element
* Written by one of Amphoto's bestselling authors
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 Interesting poits of view May 15, 2008
The autor shows his way to be "creative" in the photo stock agencyes world.
It's not so simple to understand and use all his tips, but it is a great beginning point.
 One of the most important books in my library !!! April 6, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I found this book and the other book ( Understanding Exposure ) on PDF file and I read these books, then I purchased the two books for my library because these books are very easy to understand and also great reference in photography.
Great Book for the aspiring photographer April 5, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I LOVE this book. I have a great camera but have been using it like a point and shoot. I love photography and have wanted to take a class, but haven't had the time. For me, this book has been like having a teacher on my own time. There are assignments to practice the tools given. Already my photography is getting better and people are commenting that they like my photos.
Nice Compliment to Understanding Exposure March 31, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought this book along with Understanding Exposure and they make a nice pair. One for the technical basics and the other for the more creative side.
Great book. Very interesting take on photography. March 20, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My order for this book arrived today, and I picked it up, and started reading it over lunch. After I got my daughter to bed tonight, I finished reading the entire book. This does not happen often. This is just a great book. I would say about 1/2 the book is really about learning to see creatively, about 1/4 is about photography, to make more sense of the creativity part, and about 1/4 is other stuff, that binds the book together, to be one great read. It features a lot of wonderful photographs that SHOW you what he is talking about. I really liked the author's "challenges" in the book. From looking at things from a different perspective, to taking pictures, of the same subject, from the same angle, at different times of the day. Great ideas.
It feels a LITTLE (VERY LITTLE) outdated. With the break-neck pace of digital photography, I am not sure that you could ever truely have an up to date book. The book is written by a person that sounds like he shot a lot of film, but I would say EASILY 99% of the book is generic for anyone that shoots film OR digital. I really like how he talks about how he uses photography as his business, and discusses how much he has made on some pictures. It was a real eye opener.
What I really liked about this book, is that it was easy to read. The concepts were broken down well, and it had that elusive entertaining quality.
I have dabbled in photography throughout the years, and consider myself an amature.
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