Paul Lowe: Photography Masterclass: Creative Techniques of 100 Great Photographers

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Analyses the visual approaches and techniques of 100 great photographers, and shows readers how to weave some of this magic into their own photography Why do some photographs stay in the memory forever? It can be down to subject matter alone, but more often than not this timeless quality is due to the photographer’s skill. This book showcases 100 iconic images by the world’s greatest photographers, and analyses how they achieved their mesmerising effects so you can recreate their techniques yourself. Discover how to compose ‘decisive moments’ like Henri Cartier-Bresson, use long exposures for landscapes like Simon Norfolk, and experiment with flash in daylight like Rineke Dijkstra. Arranged thematically to offer fresh insights that transcend traditional genres or chronology, the book reveals the techniques behind perceptive portraits, unusual landscapes, eye-opening reportage and unforgettable fashion shots, to name a few. Perfect for students as well as seasoned pros, and with a broad historical and global reach, it is an indispensable introduction to the rich history and practice of photography. Paul Lowe is course director of the MA in Photojournalism and Documentary Photography at the London College of Communication, University of the Arts London. He is an award-winning photographer, whose work has been published in Time, Life, the Sunday Times Magazine, the Observer and the Independent among others. What makes some photographs stay in the memory forever? Sometimes it’s the subject matter alone, but more often it’s the skill of the artists who took them. The premise of this magnificent book is quite simple: take 100 leading examples of the work of the world’s greatest photographers, and a distinguished academic will describe how they achieved their effects to allow you to recreate them yourself. You could use the same depth of field as Cartier-Bresson; experiment with the white balance settings of Diane Arbus; or explore the lighting setup of Brassa? in your own compositions. The images are arranged thematically, with engaging analysis of each image and a description of its technical make-up, along with a biography of each artist. The book showcases 100 of the greatest images in the history of the art and will provide an indispensable guide to the technicalities behind the well-known masterpieces and hidden gems in the world of photography. Photography Masterclass - Paul Lowe od authora Paul Lowe a nakladatelství v kategorii Knihy za skvělé ceny na e-shopu Martinus.cz