The book Creatieve fotografie by Paul Lowe features techniques and tips from 100 leading photographers. It offers insight into how photographers think and feel about their craft, and how that relates to their understanding of the physical and conceptual world.
Each photographer has a distinct vision and uses the formal aspects of the medium not only to describe the world, but also to explore, interpret and question it.
Some photographs stay with you forever. Sometimes that is because of the subject, but far more often a photograph owes its timeless quality to the photographer's skill. This book presents one hundred iconic photographs by leading photographers from around the world and analyzes how they were made, allowing readers to learn from their methods.
The selected photographers are not necessarily considered the world's very best. The book aims to present a wide range of methods and approaches in a broad historical survey that explores the technical and aesthetic development of photography and conveys its global reach.
Creatieve fotografie is organized thematically, crosses the boundaries of traditional genres and chronology, and explains the technique behind striking portraits, unconventional landscapes, revealing reportage and unforgettable fashion photographs. Reinterpreting the work of others is an excellent way to develop your own distinctive vision.
You will learn how to create 'decisive moments' like Henri Cartier-Bresson, use long exposures for landscapes like Simon Norfolk, and experiment with daytime flash like Rineke Dijkstra.
Before the photographs, the following keywords are discussed in detail: camera, color and tone, composition, digital, exposure, flash, lens, light, location, method, editing and subject. Each photograph is accompanied by a selection of technical and creative tips drawn from these topics.
The book is essential reading for students and professionals, while amateur photographers will also find plenty of inspiration. Its broad historical and global scope makes it a valuable introduction to the rich history and practice of photography.
"Engaging with photography books is an excellent way to develop a photographic vision," the author says.
Dr. Paul Lowe heads the master's program in Photojournalism and Documentary Photography and teaches documentary photography at the London College of Communication, University of the Arts London. An award-winning photographer, his work has appeared in Time, Newsweek, Life, The Sunday Times Magazine, The Observer and The Independent. He regularly gives presentations on photography, media and education.
Creatieve fotografie — Paul Lowe
Pages: 288
Price at the time of publication: €14.95
Publisher: Librero
ISBN: 9789089988072 | Language: Dutch. This article refers to the Dutch-language edition.
