Photography
History. Art. Technique
Published on 10. September 2019
Book
Hardback
336 pages
978-1-4654-8183-2 (ISBN)
Description
Learn how to take photos like the greats! Transform an interest in photography into an exciting hobby or possible professional endeavor with this fantastic photography book
The pages of this photography guide book take you on a journey through the development of photography. Explore its history, how it became an art form and how to apply its techniques to your own photos to create stunning photographic works!
Photography: History. Art. Technique. is the perfect photographic coffee table book for budding photographers who are fascinated by the history of photography and want to learn how to improve their skills. You'll discover:
* All the basics of photography and tips for using a smartphone to create stunning photos.
* An in-depth introduction to the history of photography.
* A new, larger format that makes the content clearer and more accessible.
The development of photography is possibly one of the most extraordinary feats of modern technology. Photography: History. Art. Technique. captures the most awe-inspiring photos and people that have pushed the boundaries of this medium, and the genres they've experimented with like landscapes, portraits, wildlife and art photography.
The second half of this photography book delves into using the technical aspects of your camera like aperture, contrast, light, accessories and digital editing. Author Tom Ang further includes masterclasses that cover the key features of each photographic style, the photographers that influence them and how to apply these techniques in your own photography!
The pages of this photography guide book take you on a journey through the development of photography. Explore its history, how it became an art form and how to apply its techniques to your own photos to create stunning photographic works!
Photography: History. Art. Technique. is the perfect photographic coffee table book for budding photographers who are fascinated by the history of photography and want to learn how to improve their skills. You'll discover:
* All the basics of photography and tips for using a smartphone to create stunning photos.
* An in-depth introduction to the history of photography.
* A new, larger format that makes the content clearer and more accessible.
The development of photography is possibly one of the most extraordinary feats of modern technology. Photography: History. Art. Technique. captures the most awe-inspiring photos and people that have pushed the boundaries of this medium, and the genres they've experimented with like landscapes, portraits, wildlife and art photography.
The second half of this photography book delves into using the technical aspects of your camera like aperture, contrast, light, accessories and digital editing. Author Tom Ang further includes masterclasses that cover the key features of each photographic style, the photographers that influence them and how to apply these techniques in your own photography!
Reviews / Votes
"The compendium deserves consideration as a teaching text for middle and high school libraries." - VOYA Magazine "Photography is 'a true celebration of the greatest photographs and photographers from around the world.'" - Shutterbug MagazineMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
DK
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 243 mm
Width: 205 mm
Thickness: 35 mm
Weight
1385 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4654-8183-2 (9781465481832)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Tom Ang is the author of more than 30 books, both in print and digital media. He serves as a juror on international competitions and was senior lecturer in photographic practices at the University of Westminster, London, for more than 12 years. Tom has also worked as a technical editor for specialty photography magazines and has won the Thomas Cook Travel Book Award for his photographic coverage of the Marco Polo Expedition.