Learning to Photograph - Volume 2

Learning to Photograph, vol. 2 addresses the topics of visual design and composition. The authors describe various methods of visual design and how you can use these methods effectively. You will learn which techniques to use to design your images as you train your photographic eye. You will develop the ability to support the message of your subject purposefully, hone your photographic style, and analyze your own work and the work of others competently. The striking images and informational graphics not only illustrate the concepts at hand, but also make the lessons visually pleasing and offer useful examples for readers to mimic in their own work. Topics include: Visual perception Composition, shapes, and lines Managing light Color and its effects Sharpness, blur, and movement The interplay of visual design elements Image analysis and evaluation