Exploring Color Photography: From Film to Pixels

by Robert Hirsch, Greg Erf (Contributor)

Robert Hirsch’s Exploring Color Photography is the thinking photographer’s guide to color imagemaking. Now in its sixth edition, this pioneering text clearly and concisely instructs students and intermediate photographers in the fundamental aesthetic and technical building blocks needed to create thought-provoking digital and analog color photographs. Taking both a conceptual and pragmatic approach, the book avoids getting bogged down in complex, ever-changing technological matters, allowing it to stay fresh and engaging. Known as the Bible of Color Photography, its stimulating assignments encourage students to be adventurous and to take responsibility for learning and working independently. The emphasis on design and postmodern theoretical concepts stresses the thought process behind the creation of intriguing images. It’s extensive and inspiring collection of images and accompanying captions allow makers to provide insight into how photographic methodology was utilized to visualize and communicate their objectives.

Genres: Photography, Art

388 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1989

Reviews

[Puja · Rating 4 out of 5]

great book about color theory. not good for digital info.

[s2artM · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful look at colour photography from both a technical stand point, as well s aesthetic, the history of colour is given some coverage as well, this forms a core of my pedagogical teaching texts.