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Visual Poetry: A Creative Guide for Making Engaging Digital Photographs
by
Chris Orwig
A great photograph has the potential to transcend verbal and written language. But how do you create these photographs? It's not the how that's important, but the who and the what. Who you are as a person has a direct impact on what you capture as a photographer.
Whether you are an amateur or professional, architect or acupuncturist, physician or photographer, this guide p...more
Whether you are an amateur or professional, architect or acupuncturist, physician or photographer, this guide p...more
Paperback, 287 pages
Published
August 1st 2009
by New Riders Publishing
(first published 2009)
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I have so many post-it notes lining the perimeters of this book's pages that it looks like a textbook!
While a lot of the material in Chris's book is the kind of overview seasoned photographers would read, roll their eyes at and say, "Yeah, yeah, yeah...I know it all already", what they would miss is how much passion Chris puts into all — his words, his art, not to mention how much he cares about others pursuing the art he loves so much.
There are lots of tidbit...more
While a lot of the material in Chris's book is the kind of overview seasoned photographers would read, roll their eyes at and say, "Yeah, yeah, yeah...I know it all already", what they would miss is how much passion Chris puts into all — his words, his art, not to mention how much he cares about others pursuing the art he loves so much.
There are lots of tidbit...more
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Chris Orwig drew me in with his images but kept me reading with his words and obvious love of literature. Through out the book, Visual Poetry Chris Orwig compares the creative process of photography to the creative process of writing. The pages are litered with quotes from famous photographers and writers alike.
Along with Orwig's advice there are guest speakers through out the book. Photographers famous for their style and work lend their guidence and experience for the reader. I re...more
Along with Orwig's advice there are guest speakers through out the book. Photographers famous for their style and work lend their guidence and experience for the reader. I re...more
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An accessible introduction to digital photography that avoids being overly complicated or cumbersome. Chris Orwig offers advice, enthusiasm, inspiration, techniques, tips, and words of wisdom to encourage new photographers and photography enthusiasts. Take away messages: use the equipment you have, practice your craft, take photos at every opportunity, get to know your subjects, find a unique way of seeing, photograph what interests you, be an interesting person (interesting people find intere...more
It was pretty good, although I thought the author maybe spent a bit too much time attempting to be inspiring. It kind of felt like 2/3 of the book was the author talking about how awesome his life is. Like you can't be a good photographer unless you're a surfing, rock-climbing world traveller whose parents were bohemian artists. On the other hand, he's definitely enthusiastic about his craft.
Perhaps the problem is that this was recommended as a followup to Understanding Exposure for...more
Perhaps the problem is that this was recommended as a followup to Understanding Exposure for...more
Chris is the most generous creative person that I could think of. The ideas and inspiration that he shares in this book is priceless. I actually went 4 times to the bookstore to check if its still there because I'm saving a budget for it. And finally when I got my hands on it, its worth the wait.
I have just finished reading the third chapter but the amount of inspiration I got is already worth a whole library of creative photography.
I would highly recommend this book to ...more
I have just finished reading the third chapter but the amount of inspiration I got is already worth a whole library of creative photography.
I would highly recommend this book to ...more
Chris demonstrate how the creative process for a photographer is similar to that of the creative process used by writers. Chris offers inspiration, advise, techniques, and bits of wisdom from the many quotes from famous writers and photographer that can be found scatter throughout the book.
Chris has set up a Flickr group for reader to share their assignments.
Good guide for armature semi-pro to develop passion in their career.
Chris has set up a Flickr group for reader to share their assignments.
Good guide for armature semi-pro to develop passion in their career.
A lot of the material in this book was review, but the author also has some ideas and suggestions for getting great photos that were new to me, and helped jog some inspiration. I like the assignments at the end of each chapter - not all are helpful, but many are, and I am excited to get out shooting again to see what new images I can come up with. Recommended!
I found the first 4 chapters of this book hard to put down and the beginning of each additional chapter was well written and I think followed the theme of the book but then the author would slide off into techy stuff almost and the quality just seemed to drop off. I also got very tired of all the quotes - almost like he was name dropping. I did like the interviews that come at the end of each chapter and the web site links.
I was given this book along with my first "real" camera. I found it very inspiring and not at all intimidating or complicated. Chris Orwig writes about his love for photography and gives you ideas to use in your own practice. At no point does he get too technical.
I have always enjoyed Chris Orwig's work. He is also an instructor on Linda.com. This book is filled with practical photography tips that you can use. It is not a how to book per se but more of a practical/theory type book.
Gave it 3 stars because I actually learned some new things from two of the chapters.
Gave it 3 stars because I actually learned some new things from two of the chapters.
This is part photography, part auto-biography, and part personal philosophy. I liked all of it. If you like photography, but want something more than a how-to book, this is very different and "personal."
I really enjoyed this book. It's filled with useful tips. But the greatest thing for those of us who don't have the time or resources to take a photography class are the assignments. At the end of the first several chapters he gives plenty if assignments and he has a Flickr group set up for the readers to share their assignments.
I enjoyed a lot of this book. I especially appreciated the recommendations of other photographers to check out and the "guest lecturers" part of it. I didn't like that it was so personalized towards the author's specific interests (a ton of talk about how "so and so is the greatest surfer who ever lived and an inspiration to us all" accompanying the surfer's photo). He also talks a lot about outdoor athletics. I wish he'd talked more about his family and shared more photos of...more
Section I found most useful was the pointers on taking photographs of kids.
Chris Orwig has established himself as a teacher and one of the inner circle frequented by the likes of DuChemin, Kelby and others. Visual Poetry had many sections that did little to fire my interest and I quickly tired of the incessant quotes. At other times the book inspired me to think differently and to revisit some old themes. All in all, I'd give it a B-
I had been eyeing this at the bookstore for months. I got it for Christmas last year. The I finally picked it up last week and read a chapter each night.
It is more of a pep talk that real advice. And sometimes that is OK. I need to get excited and motivated to really try to give professional photography a go.
It is more of a pep talk that real advice. And sometimes that is OK. I need to get excited and motivated to really try to give professional photography a go.
Excellent.
I am really excited about this book. I have just read the introduction and can already feel the energy. I love books that get you excited from the beginning.
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