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On Being a Photographer: A Practical Guide
by
David Hurn,
Bill Jay
On Being a Photographer has become one of the most popular books every written with practical advice for photographers.
"A photographer might forget his camera and live to tell the tale. But no photographer who survives has ever forgotten the lessons in this book. It is not just essential reading, it's compulsory." - Daniel Meadows, Head of Photojournalism, Center for Journ...more
"A photographer might forget his camera and live to tell the tale. But no photographer who survives has ever forgotten the lessons in this book. It is not just essential reading, it's compulsory." - Daniel Meadows, Head of Photojournalism, Center for Journ...more
Paperback, 96 pages
Published
September 28th 2001
by Lenswork Publishing
(first published 2001)
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All photographers need to read this book. Not how to, but two very opinionated people discussing important aspects picture making. Sometimes the opinions seem a little much, but the insight is great.
Not one for the gear heads. Lots of personal stories, as well as advice and the imparting of wisdom gained through years of shooting.
Great, timeless book on what it takes to be a photographer. Not a technique or equipment book; more about how to think and work.
Finished this in a single plane ride. A lot of great advice for photographers, which I am planning on putting to use!
A proof that some shouldn't be inclined to write so as to save the reader the pain.
I think of these words often, and wonderful insightful conversation.
Jun 20, 2007
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there are some great entries in here. especially the one about students of photography. reads more like a conversation between david and bill, which makes it an easy and accessible read. i gave this book as a gift to my mentor, who then put it in her bathroom. i think that says a lot about the book. what? i don't know.
short, interesting book about what it means to be a photographer. i read it in one sitting after i had already been awake for 24 hours, so i'm not sure i got as much out of it as i could have, but it definitely got me motivated about being a photographer again, at least for a few hours.
This is a great book on photography. As a beginning photographer, it has given me great insight into choosing subjects that are important to me and what makes them important to others.
from my dad. Actually, it's his and I promised I would return it when I read it.
This book changed my whole perspective on shooting photos - I loved it.
Every photographer or aspiring photographer should read this.
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“The fundamental issue is one of emphasis: you are not a photographer because you are interested in photography...The reason is that photography is only a tool, a vehicle, for expressing or transmitting a passion in something else. It is not the end result.”
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