#2 on Photo.nets list of Best Photography Books of 2014!To create successful imagery; you need to balance technical know-how and aesthetic vision. In Camera Craft; we deconstruct photographic principles in new ways to help you think through your process. Together with nine guest photographers; we explore photographic practice and follow up with inventive exercises and demonstrations that challenge you to engage with your toolsmdash;all with the goal of helping you work more creatively. Along the way are conversations with our guest photographers that address each topic; from how the professionals work with clients and models to what they think about as they look through the viewfinder. Herersquo;s what yoursquo;ll find inside:Advice and insights from professionals working in a variety of fields; from photojournalism and portraiture to fine-art; landscape and commercial photographyTechnical explanations about how photographic tools workmdash;so you can connect knowledge to your practice and work more instinctively and creatively Key steps for improving digital workflowInnovative exercises at the end of each chapter as well as on our companion website that encourage you to experiment with and understand the photographic processmdash;from learning how far you can push your camerarsquo;s sensor to exploring the effects of neutral vs. creative colorInterviews with technical and creative experts about developing skills and making images that matterThis book is part of The Digital Imaging Masters Series; which features cutting-edge information from the most sought-after and qualified professionals and instructors in the photography field. Based on the progressive curriculum of the Master of Professional Studies in Digital Photography (MPS DP) program created by Katrin Eismann at the School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York City; these books are the next best thing to being in the classroom with the Digital Photography Masters themselves.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Roberta Carter Clark is a wonderful artist. I have the original printing of this ...By MARJORIERoberta Carter Clark is a wonderful artist. I have the original printing of this book but I decided I wanted the most up to date. I was not disappointed when I gazed through it. I met her a couple of times for portrait demos and was very impressed with her knowledge and talent. This book shows all of that and more. Probably one of the best books on Portraits.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Excellent primer on this subjectBy CustomerExcellent primer on this subject. It offers a wealth of information on proportions; clothing; lighting; and color related to painting portraits. Ms. Clark also includes invaluable exercises for drawing various parts of the head. And she gives step by step instructions on creating portraits in charcoal; watercolor and oil.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Not What I ExpectedBy William R. searsThis book has 151 pages of text; 83 of which are about drawing; not painting. I understand that to paint; you must be able to draw; to pose and light your subject; etc.; but the book title does not give a hint of how much space is devoted to actual use of charcoal; oil; and watercolor. However; I gave it a high rating bacause the 83 pages of preliminary instruction is outstanding. So; while I would have liked more space allocated to painting; I will still refer to the book when painting or drawing the figure or portaraits.
