Author: Michael Freeman Publisher: Ilex Photo ISBN: 9781781573365 Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Beautifully illustrated and far-reaching in scope, this guide is destined to be a standard reference for years to come. Alongside the work of author Michael Freeman, you'll find the work of iconic black and white photographers such as Ansel Adams, Ian Berry, Bill Brandt, Edward Curtis, Brett Weston and Edward Weston, amongst others. From its historic roots, black and white photography in the digital age is thoroughly explored. Freeman covers all aspects of black-and-white digital photography: the fine art tradition as well as the techniques. Learn how to see and expose in black and white, digitally convert color to monochrome and develop a black and white digital workflow using the latest software.
Author: Michael Freeman Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. ISBN: 9781600595233 Category : Photography Languages : en Pages : 228
Book Description
Michael Freemanour top digital photography author and a worldwide namepresents the most comprehensive book yet on black-and-white digital photography. Oversized, beautifully illustrated, and far-reaching in scope, this guide is destined to be a standard reference for years to come. Freeman covers all aspects of black-and-white digital photography: its fine art tradition as well as its techniques. Learn how to see and expose in black and white, digitally convert color to monochrome, and develop a black-and-white digital workflow. Explore creative choices and how to interpret various subjects most skillfully in monochrome. Finally, get an expert s advice on printing and displaying black-and-white photographs to best effect. "
Author: Lee Frost Publisher: ISBN: Category : Photography Languages : en Pages : 152
Book Description
This title demonstrates how it is possible to make beautiful black and white images and fine prints with the minimum of fuss. It covers: equipment and film, capturing the image, developing the film, setting up a darkroom, making the print, toning prints, lith printing, print finishing and more.
Author: Harold Davis Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 0470873027 Category : Photography Languages : en Pages : 243
Book Description
Learn how breaking photographic rules can result in stunning black-and-white photos Black-and-white photography poses unique challenges; without color to guide the eye, contrast, lighting, and composition take on even more importance. Renowned photographer Harold Davis explains these elements and demonstrates the basic rules of black and white photography as well as when and how to break them. He breaks through the complexity of this photographic medium, explores opportunities for black-and-white imagery, and shows how to capitalize on every one. Richly illustrated with the author's own images, this beautiful guide presents the skills needed for great black-and-white photos while encouraging your confidence and creativity. Goes beyond basics to teach photographers how to conquer the challenges posed by black-and-white photography Appeals to professionals and serious amateurs who are interested in exploring creative black-and-white imagery Presents photography fundamentals and shows how black and white requires some of the rules to be bent Encourages creative thinking and confidence Lavishly illustrated with Harold Davis's outstanding monochromatic photos Whether you're a professional just venturing into black and white or a serious amateur, Creative Black & White will both educate and inspire you.
Author: Bruce Barnbaum Publisher: Rocky Nook, Inc. ISBN: 1681982129 Category : Photography Languages : en Pages : 841
Book Description
This is an updated and newly revised edition of the classic book The Art of Photography: An Approach to Personal Expression. Originally published in 1994 and first revised in 2010, The Art of Photography has sold well over 100,000 copies and has firmly established itself as the most readable, understandable, and complete textbook on photography. Featuring nearly 200 beautiful photographs in both black-and-white and color, as well as numerous charts, graphs, and tables, this book presents the world of photography to beginner, intermediate, and advanced photographers who seek to make a personal statement through the medium of photography. Without talking down to anyone or talking over anyone's head, renowned photographer, teacher, and author Bruce Barnbaum presents how-to techniques for both traditional and digital approaches. In this newest edition of the book, Barnbaum has included many new images and has completely revised the text, with particular focus on two crucial chapters covering digital photography: he revised a chapter covering the digital zone system, and includes a brand-new chapter on image adjustments using digital tools. There is also a new chapter discussing the concepts of “art versus technique” and “traditional versus digital” approaches to photography. Throughout the book, Barnbaum goes well beyond the technical, as he delves deeply into the philosophical, expressive, and creative aspects of photography so often avoided in other books. Barnbaum is recognized as one of the world's finest landscape and architectural photographers, and for decades has been considered one of the best instructors in the field of photography. This latest incarnation of his textbook—which has evolved, grown, and been refined over the past 45 years—will prove to be an ongoing, invaluable photographic reference for years to come. It is truly the resource of choice for the thinking photographer. Topics include: • Elements of Composition • Visualization • Light and Color • Filters • Black-and-White • The Digital Zone System • The Zone System for Film • Printing and Presentation • Exploding Photographic Myths • Artistic Integrity • Realism, Abstraction, and Art • Creativity and Intuition • A Personal Philosophy • And much, much more…
Author: Ryan D. Crane Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781540341693 Category : Languages : en Pages : 30
Book Description
Taking pictures in black and white has always been a popular form of expression in the field of photography. For the beginner, they are a way to add a bit of classical flair to their photos, in an attempt to make more of a visual impact. For the professional, they present an opportunity to work in a medium that is different, and which makes for quite an adventure in itself, editing wise. While it may appear fairly simple to shoot in black and white, or monochrome, getting a result that actual titillates the mind and the imagination is quite complicated. There are a myriad of factors to consider when going full monochrome. The image format and how much editing flexibility it provides, the amount of contrast, from pitch black to snow white, in the photo, the textures, the shapes and the depth, are just some of the factors. The range of techniques that go into monochrome photography make it an art form that needs to be learnt in depth, before exploring further possibilities. Whether you are new to photography in general, or you haven't really explored the black and white realm, or even if you are experienced yet looking to do more in monochrome, this guide can benefit you to no end. Be it simply framing the photo, to advanced techniques such as editing monochromatic RAW, this guide has all the tips and tricks you need, to make an experience out of black and white photography. Remember that you may not have access to all the accessories, equipment and/or software mentioned in the book. If so, you can always look for an alternative to any of the aforementioned, but which functions similarly.
Author: Bernhard J. Suess Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc. ISBN: Category : Photography Languages : en Pages : 260
Book Description
Now updated and expanded to cover the latest information on the impact of digital imaging and Internet technology, Mastering Black and White Photography covers every aspect of the process, from choosing a camera and building a darkroom to finding subjects and creating dazzling prints. Readers will discover expert advice and no-fail techniques for developing a contact sheet; creating a final print, using the Internet to present a portfolio, making extra prints and enlargements, and more. For any photographer looking to develop expert skills in the art and technique of black-and-white photography, this newly revised classic provides all the ready-to-use help one needs! * An industry classic providing a thorough introduction to black-and-white photography * One of the most reasonably priced, accessible, and comprehensive books on the topic
Author: Michael Busselle Publisher: Rotovision ISBN: 9782880463274 Category : Black-and-white photography Languages : en Pages : 126
Book Description
Under this book's expert guidance, even amateur photographers can create the dramatic effects of tone and texture that top professionals achieve using black-and-white film. This third title in a series is specially sized to fit most camera bags and shows how to produce black-and-white photos that have mood, atmosphere, and a certain mystique that cannot be achieved by using color. 190 illustrations.
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