Visual poetry : a creative guide for making engaging digital photographs

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Orwig, Chris, Author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Composition (Photography)--Digital techniques.

Composition (Photography).

Photography.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiii, 287 p.) : ill.

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] New Riders 2010

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

A great photograph has the potential to transcend verbal and written language. But how do you create these photographs? It’s not the how that’s important, but the who and the what. Who you are as a person has a direct impact on what you capture as a photographer. Whether you are an amateur or professional, architect or acupuncturist, physician or photographer, this guide provides inspiration, simple techniques, and assignments to boost your creative process and improve your digital images using natural light without additional gear. Chris Orwig’s insights—to reduce and simplify, participate rather than critique, and capture a story—have made him an immensely popular workshop speaker and faculty member at the prestigious Brooks Institute. His engaging stories presented as lessons follow his classroom approach and highlight what students say is his contagious passion for life. In this accessible and beautifully illustrated four-color guide you will: Discover visual poetry in the creative process Use less to say more with your subject matter Learn to see light, color, shape, and expression Understand what gear is essential Create compelling portraits Make lasting memories of your family and kids Capture the outdoors and adventure Begin the transition from amateur to professional Chris also includes exclusive interviews with such photographers as: Steve McCurry, Chris Rainier, John Sexton, Rodney Smith, Joyce Tenneson, John Paul Caponigro, Marc Riboud, and Pete Turner. Share your work with the author and other readers at www.flickr.com/groups/visual-poet and visit the Web site: www.visual-poet.com.

Contents:

Cover

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

PART I: GETTING STARTED

CHAPTER 1 Poetry and Photography

Inspiration

Guest Speaker: Marc Riboud

CHAPTER 2 Creativity and Photography

Guest Speaker: Pete Turner

CHAPTER 3 Learning to See

Guest Speaker: John Sexton

CHAPTER 4 Camera Creativity and Technique

Which Lenses?

What Exposure?

Guest Speaker: Douglas Kirkland

PART II: LET THE ADVENTURE BEGIN

CHAPTER 5 Portraits

Practical Tips

Gear at a Glance

Workshop Assignments

Guest Speakers: Joyce Tenneson, Rodney Smith

CHAPTER 6 Kids and Families

Guest Speakers: Jose Villa, Greg Lawler

CHAPTER 7 Wedding Bells

Guest Speakers: Elizabeth Messina, Michael Costa

CHAPTER 8 Travel

Guest Speakers: Steve McCurry, Chris Rainier

CHAPTER 9 Action and the Great Outdoors

Guest Speakers: Ralph Clevenger, Todd Glaser

CHAPTER 10 Found Objects and Subjects

Guest Speakers: Paul Liebhardt, Joe Curren

PART III: WHAT'S NEXT

CHAPTER 11 Camera Gear

Camera Handling

Camera Lenses

Camera Body

Insurance

Additional Resources

Guest Speakers: Dan and Janine Patitucci, Jeff Lipsky, John Paul Caponigro

CHAPTER 12 The Path to Becoming a Professional

Guest Speakers: Chase Jarvis, Erik Almas, Keith Carter

INDEX

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Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references (p. 270-272) and index.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9786612432705

9780132104845

0132104849

9781282432703

1282432702

9780321646743

0321646746

OCLC:

1027152504