Photography and the Art of Seeing: A Visual Perception Workshop for Film and Digital Photography

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“Patterson’s superb color shots, as well as his explanation of his unique approach to picture-taking, are sure to inspire you to explore fresh avenues in your own photography.”
— The Globe and Mail

The second book in Freeman Patterson’s internationally acclaimed series of instructional books on photography and visual design, Photography and the Art of Seeing has now been updated and expanded to include technical guidelines adapted for both digital and film photographers. The jargon-free text provides techniques and innovative exercises for breaking with traditional concepts of design, enabling the photographer to develop a keen awareness of subject matter and a direction for composing the picture.

Photography and the Art of Seeing also offers a workshop for all visual artists that includes lessons on the fundamentals of perception and overcoming obstacles in their work.

This edition features several never-before-published photographs from Freeman Patterson’s personal collection and extended captions that include valuable technical information and personal commentary.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Firefly Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 27, 2011
Edition ‏ : ‎ Fourth
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 156 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1554079802
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1554079803
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 0.44 x 8.25 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #386,169 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #380 in Photography Reference (Books) #382 in Digital Photography (Books)
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