From Camera to Computer: How to Make Fine Photographs Through Examples, Tips, and Techniques - Softcover

Barr, George

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1933952377 ISBN 13: 9781933952376

Publisher: O′Reilly, 2009

Synopsis

Ever wonder what it would be like to get inside the head of an accomplished photographer as he chooses a subject, works the scene, selects an image, and then edits the result into a piece of photographic art. As a follow-up to his successful first book "Take Your Photography To The Next Level", author/photographer George Barr now applies the practice to the theory. Go along with George as he searches for subjects, sorts out scenes, refines his composition, and then moves from Camera to Computer to edit his images, not only correcting flaws, but making the images match his vision. You'll see proof sheets and 'not quite there' images, and you'll learn tips on image editing from someone who is focused on creating a fine art image rather than mass producing many similar images-often the goal of commercial photographers. With his friendly, easy-to-understand approach George goes beyond how to edit your images by teaching the whys behind the editing process. This book is certain to help you dramatically improve your own images. Topics include: finding photographic subjects; working the scene; practical issues in composition; what to change in a captured image; and, how to edit your images - a practical, easy work flow.

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About the Author

George Barr is a photographer living in Calgary, Canada. Serious about photography since age 12, working initially with a WWII Zeiss Ikonta in a basement-bathroom "darkroom", he has progressed through medium format, 4X5, and now digital SLR's. He earns his living as a family doctor with a special interest in psychiatry but his primary passion has always been the fine art print. Major milestones include learning to make quality prints from Fred Picker, learning to really "see" photographs from Hubert Hohn of the Edmonton Art Gallery, looking at Edward Weston prints bare, attending workshops, working with galleries, and being published. George has had his images published in the magazines Black and White Photography, Black and White, Focus, Lenswork, and Outdoor Photography. By the time George closed his darkroom, he was making very high quality prints and carried on this quality with digital cameras and inkjet printing, producing some of the finest inkjet prints made, surprising many traditional 4X5 photographers with the level of quality. Throughout his life George has been a teacher of medical students & residents, patients, and fellow photographers. A writer of understandable patient newsletters and handouts, it was a short step to writing essays on photography. George has bravely tackled the challenging subjects of aesthetics, seeing, and composing in a style that is clear, practical, and applicable to many.

Edition details

• Publisher: O′Reilly
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1933952377
• ISBN 13: 9781933952376
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 296