Joe Cornish: A Photographer at Work

by Joe Cornish, Eddie Ephraums

A highly original exploration of a great landscape photographer's working methods, creative philosophy, and the evolution of both Over a three-year period, Joe Cornish and Eddie Ephraums created a unique documentary record of Joe's photography in a variety of locations, from the Scottish Highlands to the north Cornwall coast. Each location is used to address a particular aspect of the art and craft of landscape photography through conversations between the authors, images of Cornish at work, and his own pictures from each location. The pictures show not one definitive interpretation of each scene but alternative compositions and the development of photographic ideas, offering revealing insights into the photographer’s creative process. The book also documents Cornish's gradual transition from a traditional, exclusively film-based way of working to his use of digital compact cameras, digital SLRs, and a large-format digital camera. He describes the opportunities that each of these new tools has opened up?for example he now uses a digital compact both as a sketchbook and for exhibition-quality prints. Full of informative and inspirational images, fascinating insights, and professional tricks of the trade, this book will appeal to anyone with an interest in photographing the landscape.

Genres: Photography

141 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2011

Reviews

[Timothy Neesam]

Part and parcel of my interest in why some people love the places where they live, landscape photographer Joe Cornish writes about his motivation and decision-making involved in landscape photography, particularly along the coast of Cornwall. The book isn't old (2010) but some of his comments about the value of digital photography feels a bit dated (Cornish shoots large format so, at the time, high resolution was an issue for him). It's still a highly enjoyable book, conversational in tone, with some great photos. Recommended for those getting their feet wet in landscape photography.

[Alan Bevan]

A useful articulation of Cornish's methods as a landscape photographer. Inspirational.

[Ionut Trufin]

A great book that steps away from the usual "how to" guides and tells you a bit more about why. Great inspiration for landscape photography.

[Maurice]

A great read with beautiful exposures. It taught me to look further for my compositions and it is great to pick out of the shelves and leaf through, enjoying the great pictures.

[Map23]

Great photos and good insight into how a master photographer never stops learnings and developing.