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Learning to See Creatively: Design, Color & Composition in Photography (Updated Edition)
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 “chose...more
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 “chose...more
Paperback, 160 pages
Published
January 12th 2011
by Amphoto Books
(first published 1988)
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Learning to See Creatively was a bit a disappointment for me. It seems odd to say this since I am still really a beginner in terms of photography but there didn’t seem to be a whole lot there that I didn’t know already. And for the most part, each concept was discussed rather superficially, then followed by a selection of photos that illustrated over and over again the very basic information that the author presented.
For someone completely new to photography and composition, the sec...more
For someone completely new to photography and composition, the sec...more
Nothing groundbreaking or earth-shattering in this book. Just very simple and basic advice on how to compose a photograph. Nonetheless, Peterson does manage to simplify many things, something he is very good at. I would still recommend this book, especially for beginners, just for that reason alone before moving on to more in-depth studies of composition.
I'm still a newbie, yet there wasn't much new info here. I preferred the author's "Understanding Exposure" instead. Although, to be perfectly honest, the tone in both books gets a bit grating after awhile (i.e., "I happened to shot this great photo, then I sold it for $40,000!").
A good book for getting creative juices flowing with DSLR. More useful as an inspiration and less so as a reference, but it contains all of the examples, camera setting information, and business information that I love from Bryan Peterson books.
I look forward to finding and reading the latest edition of this book, since it's somewhat promising. Though it isn't stuffed with earth-shattering revelations, it's nonetheless a solid enough set of reminders and bits of inspiration. I know many of these things, but I still need the occasional reminder to lie on my stomach and get a new perspective on a scene.
It's tough for anyone to write a how-to book using their own work as examples--there's an awful lot of self-congratulatory wr...more
It's tough for anyone to write a how-to book using their own work as examples--there's an awful lot of self-congratulatory wr...more
Not quite as good as Understanding Exposure, a criticism that's really praising with faint damnation. Purely technical aspects are much easier to quickly impart, where trying to teach aesthetic sense is probably darn near impossible.
There are certainly ways to learn how to look at the world in a different way by thinking about the lessons here. Definitely something to return to for constant meditation.
There are certainly ways to learn how to look at the world in a different way by thinking about the lessons here. Definitely something to return to for constant meditation.
This was just ok. Standard information about the rule of thirds, filling the frame, etc. It was useful to see the bad and good side by side, but the text was wordy and personal and not as helpful as I would have liked.
Another great book by Bryan Peterson! Not everyone has the gift of that special eye for details however this book will give you the edge and help you to see more creatively!
Setiap pecinta fotografi, wajib membaca buku ini.
Sederhana. Menarik. Memang seharusnya sebuah foto seperti itu kan?
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Sederhana. Menarik. Memang seharusnya sebuah foto seperti itu kan?
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Simple, practical concepts that can improve your photography by leaps and bounds. Recommended for photography amateurs.
Maybe it's burnout, but I didn't find anything in this book I didn't already know/experience. Could have been summarized in one sentance : "Look at things differently."
Good book, that came highly recommended, for anyone learning to open their eyes to photography.
Anything by Bryan Peterson is worth reading, if you're into photography (or want to be). Highly recommended!
Help a lot in developing my eye for composition and design. Great photos too.
This helped me a lot creatively. I love this book.
Great exercises to improve your "eye" for photography. I want to read this one again and take the time to do the exercises. I read a library copy so only had 3 weeks and didn't actually do many of them.
Great primer for aspiring photographers. If you've ever wondered what the "rule of thirds" is (as I did), or needed some guidance in matters of composition, then this is the book I'd recommend first. I liked the fact that the author didn't overwhelm me with discussion of technicalities, but instead focussed on compositional techniques that work with just about any decent camera.
Exposure is understandable because it's mostly about physics - light per second through the lens, and the blurring you get with a larger apeture. Though those things have graphic implications, where and how you point the lens is the lion's share of the abstract/design part of photography. This book broke that complexity down in a comprehendable and memorable way.
This book is for younger kids. The photographs are very bright and would be interesting to look at, especially for kids. It also introduces the elements of design as they pertain to photography as well as composition, light, digital photography, and even career considerations in photography. I could see this as an introductory book to photography for the young.
An excellent book for the amateur looking to improve.
Unlike Brian's outstanding book on Exposure, this book challenges you to look at scenes in different and more interesting ways.
Once you understand exposure, you still need to see what is worth capturing and this book helps you do that.
Unlike Brian's outstanding book on Exposure, this book challenges you to look at scenes in different and more interesting ways.
Once you understand exposure, you still need to see what is worth capturing and this book helps you do that.
I think this is probably one of the most insightful books I've read on the subject of photography. It really challenges your vision and asks you to be thoughtful about how you view things through your lens. It is probably one of the few instructional-type books I read cover to cover.
Excellent read. Discussed several design principles and how they apply to photography. Love his before/after shots and his descriptions of how and why he took each photo. I would recommend this to anyone interested in photography.
Much of what this book talks about I already practice. Even so, I picked up a few pointers that I was happy to learn. This is a terrific book for the beginner photographer.
I don't think I see very creatively, but I aspire to. Peterson's book has made me a little more observant. I plan to read it again in a couple of months.
Another really good one from Mr. Peterson. I love his example photos and this book inspired me to be more creative with my photography.
As with anything, the more you practice, the better you get. Including learning to look. Nice book. Will look for a copy to purchase.
This is another book i recomend to "budding" photographers. It really reminds you to look at the the world thru your lens differently.
I loooooove this book. I have a hard time with composition and reading this really helped out a lot.
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Bryan has a great way of explaining and teaching. Another great book for beginning photogs.
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Bryan F. Peterson has been a full-time commercial photographer since 1981, shooting assignments all over the world for many of the Fortune 500 companies, including Kodak, UPS, and American Expiress. He is also a contract stock photographer for Corbis and Getty. He has been a contributing editor at Outdoor Photographer Magazine and is currently a contributing editor at Popular Photography and Imagi...more
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