More Joy of Photography: 100 Techniques for More Creative Photographs

by Keith A. Boas

Creative process --
Creative controls --
100 techniques for more creative photographs --
Special situations --
Special techniques --
Special equipment --
Special effects.

Genres: Photography, Nonfiction, Art, Reference

279 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1981

Reviews

[Hákon Gunnarsson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ve owned this book for decades now, and I like it. A lot of its contents is irrelevant now in the age of digital cameras, but it still has some value as photographic inspiration. Mostly I like it for the short interviews with pro photographers, Pete Turner, Duane Michals, Ernst Haas, Elliot Erwitt, Jan Grover, and Harry Callahan who have some interesting things to say about photography, such as this:

“You can find pictures everywhere,” Erwitt contends. “It’s simply a matter of noticing things and organizing them. You just have to care about what’s around you and have a concern with humanity and the human comedy. People who don’t are interested in nothing.”

Elliott Erwitt is among my favorite photographers. One of his published books was called Son of Bitch, and was his collection of dog photos. He’s got humor. And this book has got some interesting ideas for photographers.

[Gia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I picked this up off of a Free shelf recently out of nostalgia for the old days when Kodak reigned supreme over the photography world. Some of the photos are cool, and I appreciated reading the profiles of pro photographers that were included. Inspiration more than helpful, but I'd recommend it to anyone looking for inspiration.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wad given this book as a gift from a well-meaning garage sale-ing family member. It was written pre-digital, so some of the techniques described weren't as relevant to me and the way I shoot, however, it had some great ideas and I learned more than a few things.

[Foxtower · Rating 4 out of 5]

The second of the "Joy of Photography" books. Flim photography at its best, and how to do it. But can you do the same with a digital camera? Only if it's a very good digital camera with someone behind the lens who knows how to use it!

This stuff is never outdated!

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book for any level photographer and nearly all of the techniques are applicable to digital. Very good read!

[lethe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Full of inspiring ideas.

[Mia Cervantes · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is one of my favorite photo books of all timeeee