Daniela Bowker

Professor of French Language and Literature Michael Freeman

The essential concept for which there is no Auto mode, a good-sense composition is what separates a phenomenal photograph from a snapshot. In this title, Michael Freeman and Daniela Bowker teaches how to use a photographic eye to not only seek out engaging subjects, but also approach them from the best angle, in optimal light, for the maximum effect. Going beyond the basics of how to capture images, this title explains why certain photographs succeed, uncovering the mysteries of abstract aesthetics to give practical rules and real-world advice to push images to the next level. Reviews and commentary on other students work give insight into the creative photographers mind, revealing the practical thought processes behind successful photographs. Readers will learn to avoid cliché and embrace their own unique shooting style, imparting their own interpretation and statement to each photograph they create.

Composition

Michael Freeman's Photo School

Hot photo apps come and go, but the practice of shooting and sharing is universal and is now a fundamental part of the way that we communicate with each other. Photos aren’t printed on paper anymore – they are shown on screens, and everywhere they are shown the viewer is invited to like or share. Social Photography will show you how to create photos that will be clicked on, liked, shared, and maybe even go viral. A must for anyone who takes their online profile seriously, it will show you how to give your photos a fresh look, it will give you hundreds of posing and shooting ideas, and it will let you share your life’s most exciting moments wider than ever before. The book tells you everything you need to join the social photography revolution. All of the techniques are fully illustrated with examples showing how to get the best results.

Make All Your Smartphone Photos One in a Billion

Social Photography

Hot photo apps come and go, but the practice of shooting and sharing is universal and is now a fundamental part of the way that we communicate with each other. Photos aren't printed on paper anymore - they are displayed on screens; and everywhere they are shown, the viewer is invited to like or share. Social Photography will show you how to create photos that will be clicked on, liked, shared, and - if you want - go viral. A must-read for anyone who takes their online presence seriously, this book will show you how to give your photos a fresh look, give you hundreds of posing and shooting ideas, and let you share your life's most exciting moments wider than ever before.

Master the art of imaginative photo-manipulation Ever since Man Ray imposed the sound holes of a violin onto his models back, photographers have been enthusiastic practitioners of surreal art. With the advent of high-quality digital photo-manipulation the possibilities for creativity have become infi nite. This book reveals the latest developments in the fi eld and demystifi es the techniques used by modern surreal photographers, whether they favour straight-out-of-the-camera surrealism or sophisticated digital manipulations. Breaking down the shooting and editing process so any reader can follow, this book provides step-by-step instructions for creating extraordinary scenes. With contributions from numerous artists, including Natalie Dybisz, Jon Jacobsen and Patrick Desmet, readers will be able to explore many di£ erent styles, from impossible landscapes to unsettling portraits.

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