Understanding Composition: The Complete Photographers' Guide - Hardcover

Steve Mulligan

 
9781861085344: Understanding Composition: The Complete Photographers' Guide

Synopsis

This fascinating book reveals the mysteries behind photographic composition. Author Steve Mulligan discusses the ideas, techniques and equipment which will enable the reader to become a better photographer. The book starts by discussing equipment - cameras, lenses, tripods and accessories. It then discusses some of the key ideas behind composition for photographers, such as viewpoint, framing, symmetry, light and the rule of thirds. And it explains how exposure, depth of field, point of focus and shutter speed affect the composition of photographs. Next the book looks at how these ideas work in practice when photographing landscapes, wildlife, portraits, reportage and abstracts. And it shows how your computer can help you improve the composition of your photographs. Finally, the book provides helpful advice on the different media for presenting and displaying your work in frames, books and online.

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About the Author

Acclaimed photographer Steve Mulligan is best known for his large-format photographs of the untamed American landscape. His previous books include Terra Incognita, EarthWorks and Black and White Photography: A Practical Guide.

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