When first flipping through the photos in "Expressive Photography," I was not really looking at them. I thought, "There's nothing special about most of these pictures. This book is going to be boring." But when I began to read the text, it dawned on me that my initial reaction is exactly why I have not been able to take good pictures: My old tired eyes have been closed. I've also been too stuck in a dry analysis of photography to access the intuitive side of myself—what the Shutter Sisters refer More...

This is more of an idea book for intermediate photographers than an how-two book for beginning photographers. Don’t expect step-by-step instructions for how to use your camera or post-process photos. “Expressive Photography“ is more about capturing what’s around you. It’s about capturing candid moments of the most everyday life experiences and things we interact with and admire.

If you actually read the book, you will discover nuggets of inspiration, insight about capturing images, and a few tech More...

My review is so wildly different from the others that I actually picked the book back up and leafed through it again to make sure I was reviewing the right book. I am, so here goes.

To me, this book was a complete bore. The pictures weren't amazing, the shooting info wasn't helpful and the ideas weren't moving. I thought the strongest section was of plants but I can't pinpoint a weakest. I can say that pictures of people without heads is reminiscent of bad photography taken in the days before dig More...

The Shutter Sisters produced an incredibly vivid guide for creating expressive, interesting photographs that imply stories, share information, and even imply mystery about the subject. Each 'sister' wrote a vignette for the ten chapters in the book; each chapter covers a another possible subject for photography, such as nature, creatures, togetherness, children, portraits, and stillness. Each chapter is then broken into headings, including the vignette, an introduction,, approach, perspective, c More...

Eines meiner liebsten Hobbies, neben dem Lesen, ist das Fotografieren. Den Shutter Sisters folge ich schon lange auf ihrem Blog und vor einiger Zeit haben sie ihr erstes Buch herausgebracht.

Es ist ein Fotoratgeber bei dem es nicht nur um Technik geht, sondern viel mehr um Gefühl und Emotionen. Es zeigt einem, wie man die Welt durch den Sucher der Kamera ganz anders wahrnehmen und festhalten kann. Fotografien sind unsere Geschichten, Momente, die wir erleben, an die wir uns erinnern wollen und ge More...

Wonderful. The photos are dreamy and beautiful; as are the words in the photographers' essays describing their experiences and feelings. Instead of being a guide filled with technical stuff, it's a guide about looking at the world's beauty through the lens.

"What we are really looking for when we take portraits is a connection. We are watching and waiting for something to happen. Like hunters, we are stalking beauty. We are looking for aliveness. We are waiting for that spark. Seeing things in th More...

Not just for technical photography information. This authors of this book have a huge focus on documenting your lives. (www.shuttersisters.com) It gives so much inspiration through every page, and every image. There are some technical information in it, but it is in terms that an amatuer can understand. After reading this book, I have referred back to it several times as I am learning how to produce images that "capture" the reader and even the one being photographed. I highly recommend this boo More...

Just got it today and loving every page of it. Eye candy!!

I have mixed thoughts on this book, depending on what you're looking for in a photography book. For something more technical, it definitely lacks. However, I know the ins and outs of my camera (7D) and shoot exclusively manual, so I wasn't going into this book for the technical aspects. I just think others who may want more of an instructional manual for shooting should look into the book Understanding Exposure, because they won't get that from Expressive Photography (not that this book pretends More...

This book was written by the Blogger's Choice Award nomiees - the Shutter Sisters. After reading this amazing book of photography, I immediately had to check out their website. The book and the website are gorgeous and so inspiring. I already have some great ideas for photos that I want to take of my cats and people around me - if only I had a digital SLR camera... well my cheapo digital will have to do for now - at least I learned a lot about composition which will make my photography even bett More...

Though I've signed up for one and attempted to sign up for another, I haven't actually attended a photography class yet. It will happen one of these days. In the meantime, I'll focus on reading wonderful photography books like the two I've read in the last few weeks. These books are filled with great ideas for great picture taking; I probably could just skip the photography class and try out ideas from these books.

A good book for looking at photography from a different angle. It was helpful and gave me some good ideas--not always getting everybody or everybody part in the shot (like the front cover of the little girl's tube socks and sparkly shoes) so that you hone in on one particular aspect. Or using the flash outdoors on a sunny day when the sun is behind your subject and their face would otherwise be underexposed, etc.

I don't know... I feel like under other circumstances I might have really liked this book, but I got it from the library and only had two weeks, and had a hard time reading it in that time frame. I maybe only read about 1/4 of it before I had to take it back. I would rather own this book as a reference than actually read it from cover to cover in one sitting.

I LOVED this book! These ladies know their stuff. They not only take great photographs but they write really well too. I found some new inspirational people in this book. The photography tips they've mentioned are not new stuff but the way they describe the emotions behind each picture is amazing. I now look through my lens in a totally different way.

I just received this "eye candy" book of amazing photography by a group of women penned the Shutter Sisters. If you want to take better photos, each page is crammed with beautiful photos and pertinent information on how to better your own results. Very inspirational for mom's who want to take more unusual photos of their family.

The pictures in this book are great. I would recommend this book for someone who has a background in photography. In a select group of the prints the setting for the camera were listed. This really made no sense to me because I am just getting into photography as a hobby. It would have been nice if there was a short introduction explaining the different settings they were referencing.

All in all a good book.

Had this book for a while now, but just recently read it. Not really a "how to book" has great eye candy though. It's more for inspiration than anything. I think I gave it four stars because I like the cover... actually I bought it for the same reason!

I LOVE everything about this book! I LOVE the sisterhood and fellowship they show towards one another and I love that eash artist is able to explain and expand on their work. Great book for people interested in photography from the heart!

Looking for a photo book with lots of inspiring photography to make you want to pick up your camera? You've found it!

This book isn't about the technical, but more about the soul and reasons for pictures. I enjoyed it!

Enjoyed looking at the photos. Inspired me to see things differently, particularly when looking at details which may not seem especially interesting until you focus in on them. Got some good tips and deals.

Less emphasis on the technology of photography and more on the emotional and artistic end of the craft. Excellent book and will inspire you to pick up a camera and express yourself and your thoughts.

Loved the inspiration for capturing the everyday. I wish it would have had a few more details on how to achieve the photos technically, but I guess that is not the purpose of this book.

I found this book's unusual approach inspiring and, in particular, found it interesting to learn the particular approach of each "shutter sister." (Also, I was tickled by the idea of gaining entry into the sisterhood simply by having a penchant for photographing.) Although I did try a few of the "shoot it!" exercises, I can't say if I successfully interpreted the directions, which was somewhat vague/too open ended for a complete novice like myself.

This is more of an inspirational book. It goes along nicely with the Shutter Sisters Website http://shuttersisters.com It really gets you thinking about how to frame your pictures, turning them from snapshots into more thoughtful art. A fantastic reference book I'll be going to again and again!

One of my very favorite books on photography. Detailed and beautifully written, this is one I pick up constantly for inspiration.

Some of the information was useful but I already knew most of it. The photographs were amazing though.

Includes handy technical hints as well as endearing ideas and themes.

loved,loved, loved this book. So inspiring!

Loved this book. These are the kinds of pictures I love to take. Images that illustrate the connection between photographer and subject, and can't help but make you smile. I am a posuer Shutter Sister.

This is a fun/light read if you are into photography. There are helpful little hints along the way, but nothing too instructional.