Photographing the World Around You

Patterson, Freeman

ISBN 10: 1552636127 / ISBN 13: 9781552636121

Published by Key Porter Books, 2004

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Photographing the World Around You
• Publisher: Key Porter Books
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1552636127
• ISBN 13: 9781552636121
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: good

About this title

Synopsis

See the world in a fresh light.

In its Second Edition -- inspired by the participants of Patterson's workshops from North America to South Africa to the UK, Australia and New Zealand -- of this classic text, Freeman Patterson offers readers valuable information on the essential building blocks of visual design, including:

• Light
• Shape
• Line
• Texture
• Perspective.

The book provides clear and concise instructions on putting these building blocks together to create balance, proportion and rhythm in any photograph. A separate chapter features valuable advice for evaluating one's own photographs.

Extended captions include valuable technical information and personal commentary reflective of the superb craftsmanship and stunning photography from one of the most celebrated photographers worldwide. The second edition is updated to include technical guidelines adapted for both digital and film photographers.

About the Author

Freeman Patterson began to work in photography in 1965. He co-founded the Namaqualand Photographic Workshops in southern Africa and has given numerous workshops in the United States, Israel, England, New Zealand, and Australia. He has published eleven books and has written for many national magazines. In 2001, Patterson received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the North American Nature Photography Association.