The Essence of Photography: Seeing and Creativity

by Bruce Barnbaum

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There is a lot more to photography than simply picking up a camera, pointing it toward something, and tripping the shutter. Achieving a great photograph requires thought and preparation, an understanding of the photographic process, and a firm grasp of how light and composition affect a photo. There must be personal involvement and personal expression. There must be experimentation, with the recognition that only a small percentage of experiments end successfully. 

In this book, best-selling author and world-renowned photographer and teacher Bruce Barnbaum explores these seldom-discussed issues by drawing upon his personal experiences and observations from more than 40 years of photographing and teaching. In addition to photographs, Bruce also uses painting, music, and writing, as well as the sciences and even business, to provide pertinent examples of creative thinking. These examples serve as stepping-stones that will lead you to your own heightened ability to see and be creative.

  • ISBN13 9781937538514
  • Publish Date 20 November 2014 (first published 4 November 2014)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Rocky Nook
  • Format Paperback (US Trade)
  • Pages 196
  • Language English