Book description
Over the last few years, most books on photography have been focused on the new breed of cameras and how to master the digital imaging workflow. In The Art of Black and White Photography, author and photographer Torsten Andreas Hoffmann takes a different approach, focusing on image composition and image capture, with an emphasis on the creative aspects of black and white photography rather than on the digital workflow.
After introducing the ground rules of composition, Hoffmann illustrates their applications with his own stunning black and white images that cover various photographic genres, including architecture, street photography, portraiture, and surreal photography. Also discussed are the elements of a "photographic language"', which distinguishes creative photography from random shooting. Finally, you will learn valuable post-processing techniques, mostly using Photoshop, that emphasize the functions necessary for creating outstanding black and white images.
This second edition has been updated to include Photoshop CS5, as well as brand new images, content, and a revised layout.
Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Section 1 Tools and Fundamentals
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Section 2 Photographic Genres and Concepts
- 4 Overcoming Clichéd Photos
- 5 Why Are Moods So Important?
- 6 Street Photography
- 7 What Does Landscape Photography Mean in the 21st Century?
- 8 Architectural Photography
- 9 The Graphic Element in Black and White Photography
- 10 The Poetry of Melancholy Moods
- 11 Abstracts
- 12 Surreal Photography
- 13 Portraits
- 14 Man and Surroundings
- 15 Mystical Photography
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Section 3 Rules of Composition
- 16 What Is Pictorial Composition?
- 17 The Golden Ratio and Elementary Construction
- 18 Triangular Composition
- 19 Rhythm—Recurring Elements
- 20 Less Is More—Reduction and Emphasis
- 21 Pictorial Guides
- 22 Balance in a Photo
- 23 Unusual Perspectives
- 24 How to Deal with the Center of an Image
- 25 Pictorial Tension between Two Elements
- 26 The Image within an Image
- 27 Interesting Irritations
- 28 The Play of Forms—Conscious Repetition of Pictorial Shapes
- 29 How to Compose with Blurred Movement
- Section 4 The Digital Darkroom
- In Closing
Product information
- Title: The Art of Black and White Photography, 2nd Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: January 2012
- Publisher(s): Rocky Nook
- ISBN: 9781457117824
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