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The hands-on instruction that digital photographers need to compose great shots Introducing readers to the basic elements of design, this full-color guide shows photographers step by step how to frame great compositions before they take the shot. Instructions, advice, examples, and assignments cover all types of photography.
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In this handbook, Fier, a professional photographer and educator, describes techniques for photo composition. He explains the elements of design that form the foundation of a photo, the role of depth of field, the compositional effects of using different shutter speeds, different ways to light images, and shooting in color vs. black and white. He follows with discussion of composing different types of images, including portraits, landscapes, other scenic shots, still-life pictures, and macro photographs, and using photo-editing software. He provides examples and assignments for applying techniques from each chapter, which can then be uploaded to a companion website. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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