Thorough textbook delving deep into the technical, aesthetic, philosophical, and creative aspects of this art form. Directed toward the serious amateur or professional seeking to make a personal statement through the medium of photography.

The Art of Photography: An Approach to Personal Expression

Arts & Photography

Barnbaum, Bruce

Photography & Video

Kendall/Hunt Pub. Co.

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In four photographic movements entitled Landscape, Cathedrals of England, Urban Geometry, and Slit Canyons, Barnbaum explores shapes and the architecture of both manmade forms and the landscape

Visual Symphony: A Photographic Work in Four Movements

Alfred van der Marck

Visual Symphony: A Photographic Study in Four Movements

Vanderbilt Univ Dept of

This large-format book contains 90 superbly reproduced black-and-white photographs divided into three sections, or opuses. Opus 1, "Enigmas, Abstractions and Surprises," centers on a variety of images that are alternatively abstract, experimental, and unexpected. They are drawn from figure studies, landscape, architecture, and a variety of other roots. Opus 2, "Darkness and Despair," is, in essence, a primal scream caused by the loss of an environmental battle, as politicians changed the laws to permit an illegal mining project. Opus 3, "Lyricism of the Land," shows the magnificence of the natural world in which we live-including man-made alterations-as a celebration of the glories of our life-supporting planet. The accompanying CD contains 74 minutes of classical piano music played by Judith Cohen and recorded in Seattle's Benaroya Hall. The music was chosen to mirror and expand upon the emotional content of the imagery in each opus. Also included is an introduction written by world-renowned composer Gerard Schwarz. Originally published by Photographic Arts Editions, now distributed by Rocky Nook.

Tone Poems - Book 1: Opuses 1, 2 & 3

Rocky Nook

This is the second of Bruce Barnbaum's Tone Poems books. It continues his study of our world-and the visual world he has created-with 91 stunning black-and-white photographs in three more opuses. As its title implies, Opus 4, "Between Real and Surreal," deals with aspects of our world that border on otherworldly-the weird, the strange, the bizarre. Opus 5, "Aftermath," is a study of the aftermath-from death to rebirth-of two major chaparral fires that struck Southern California on October 23, 1978, charring 30,000 acres. Opus 6, "Among the Trees," is part of Bruce's continuing life-long study of trees, without which the earth would be an entirely different place. Tone Poems: Book 2 is accompanied by a CD of classical piano music, in the continuing collaboration between Bruce and pianist Judith Cohen. Once again, solo and trio music was selected to support each opus by mirroring its emotional content. Also included is an introduction by photographer, author, critic, and teacher Bill Jay (1940-2009). Originally published by Photographic Arts Editions, now distributed by Rocky Nook.

Tone Poems - Book 2: Opuses 4, 5 & 6

This is an updated and newly revised edition of the classic book The Art of Photography: An Approach to Personal Expression. Originally published in 1994 and first revised in 2010, The Art of Photography has sold well over 100,000 copies and has firmly established itself as the most readable, understandable, and complete textbook on photography. Featuring nearly 200 beautiful photographs in both black-and-white and color, as well as numerous charts, graphs, and tables, this book presents the world of photography to beginner, intermediate, and advanced photographers who seek to make a personal statement through the medium of photography.Without talking down to anyone or talking over anyone's head, renowned photographer, teacher, and author Bruce Barnbaum presents how-to techniques for both traditional and digital approaches. In this newest edition of the book, Barnbaum has included many new images and has completely revised the text, with particular focus on two crucial chapters covering digital photography: he revised a chapter covering the digital zone system, and includes a brand-new chapter on image adjustments using digital tools. There is also a new chapter discussing the concepts of “art versus technique” and “traditional versus digital” approaches to photography. Throughout the book, Barnbaum goes well beyond the technical, as he delves deeply into the philosophical, expressive, and creative aspects of photography so often avoided in other books.Barnbaum is recognized as one of the world's finest landscape and architectural photographers, and for decades has been considered one of the best instructors in the field of photography. This latest incarnation of his textbook―which has evolved, grown, and been refined over the past 45 years―will prove to be an ongoing, invaluable photographic reference for years to come. It is truly the resource of choice for the thinking photographer.Topics include: • Elements of Composition • Visualization • Light and Color • Filters • Black-and-White • The Digital Zone System • The Zone System for Film • Printing and Presentation • Exploding Photographic Myths • Artistic Integrity • Realism, Abstraction, and Art • Creativity and Intuition • A Personal Philosophy • And much, much more…

The Art of Photography: A Personal Approach to Artistic Expression

The Art of Photography, 2nd Edition: A Personal Approach to Artistic Expression

In this fully revised and greatly expanded second edition of The Essence of Photography, world-renowned photographer and teacher Bruce Barnbaum draws upon 50 years of experience and observation to teach the art of photographic seeing and creativity.
There is a lot more to photography than simply picking up a camera, pointing it toward something, and tripping the shutter. Achieving a great photograph requires thought and preparation, an understanding of the photographic process, and a firm grasp of how light and composition affect a photo. There must be personal involvement and personal expression. There must be experimentation, with the recognition that only a small percentage of experiments end successfully.
In this revised and expanded second edition of The Essence of Photography, best-selling author and world-renowned photographer and teacher Bruce Barnbaum explores these seldom-discussed issues by drawing upon his personal experiences and observations from 50 years of photographing and teaching. In addition to photographs, Bruce also uses painting, music, and writing, as well as the sciences and even business, to provide pertinent examples of creative thinking. These examples serve as stepping stones that will lead you to your own heightened ability to see and be creative.
Creativity is a topic that is almost wholly ignored in formal education because most instructors think that it cannot be taught or learned. To the contrary, Bruce has proven that photographic seeing and creativity can be taught, learned, and improved. This book expands on the ideas that are central to Bruce’s method of teaching photography, which he has used in workshops for the past 50 years.
Included in the book are in-depth discussions on the following topics:
<ul>•Defining your own unique rhythm and approach as a photographer</ul>
<ul>•How to translate the scene in front of you to the final photograph</ul>
<ul>•The differences and similarities between how an amateur and a professional approach photography</ul>
<ul>•The differences between realism and abstraction, and the possibilities and limitations of each</ul>
<ul>•Learning to expand your own seeing and creativity through classes, workshops, and associating with other photographers</ul>
<ul>•Why the rules of composition should be ignored</ul>
<ul>•How to follow your passion</ul>
<ul>•When to listen to the critics and when to ignore them</ul>
The book is richly illustrated with well over 100 photographs taken by Bruce as well as other photographers.
Seeing and creativity are difficult to teach, but not impossible. This very different, perhaps groundbreaking book is sure to inspire photographers of all skill levels—from beginners to seasoned professionals—to think deeply about the issues involved in creating successful photographs.

The Essence of Photography, 2nd Edition: Seeing and Creativity

This is an updated and newly revised edition of the classic book The Art of Photography (originally published in 1994), which has often been described as the most readable, understandable, and complete textbook on photography. With well over 100 beautiful photographic illustrations in both black-and-white and color, as well as numerous charts, graphs, and tables, this book presents the world of photography to beginner, intermediate, and advanced photographers seeking to make a personal statement through the medium of photography. Without talking down to anyone, or talking over anyone's head, Barnbaum presents "how to" techniques for both traditional and digital approaches. Yet he goes well beyond the technical, as he delves deeply into the philosophical, expressive, and creative aspects of photography so often avoided in other books. Bruce Barnbaum is recognized as one of the world's finest landscape and architectural photographers, and for decades has been considered one of the best instructors in the field of photography. This latest incarnation of his textbook, which has evolved, grown, and been refined over the past 35 years, will prove to be an ongoing, invaluable photographic reference for years to come. It is truly the resource of choice for the thinking photographer.

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The Art of Photography: An Approach to Personal Expression

The Art of Photography: An Approach to Personal Expression

Visual Symphony: A Photographic Work in Four Movements

Visual Symphony: A Photographic Study in Four Movements

Tone Poems - Book 1: Opuses 1, 2 & 3

Tone Poems - Book 2: Opuses 4, 5 & 6

The Art of Photography: A Personal Approach to Artistic Expression

The Art of Photography, 2nd Edition: A Personal Approach to Artistic Expression

The Essence of Photography, 2nd Edition: Seeing and Creativity

The Art of Photography: An Approach to Personal Expression