Michael Freeman is a professional photographer and author whose work primarily focuses on visual storytelling and the practical craft of photography. His extensive career, marked by over 40 years of association with Smithsonian Magazine and more than 100 published books, demonstrates a profound understanding of the visual medium. Freeman specializes in educational books on photography, where he shares his expertise and inspires aspiring photographers. His approach to photography is rooted in exploration and discovery, reflecting his ability to capture the essence of the world around us.
This refreshed edition of a classic photography guide celebrates its 10th anniversary with a new foreword and updated styling. The book has been digitally remastered, enhancing its visual appeal and accessibility for both new and experienced photographers. It retains its bestselling status while providing fresh insights and techniques for capturing stunning images.
Exploring the profound impact of color in photography, the book delves into how color evokes emotional and aesthetic responses, making it a unique subject worthy of pursuit. It emphasizes that color is not merely a visual element but a personal experience shaped in the mind, highlighting its significance beyond mere observation.
Focusing on composition and design, this essential guide for modern photographers delves into traditional techniques while also addressing contemporary digital methods such as stitching and HDR. Since its initial release in 2007, it has become a cornerstone resource, selling hundreds of thousands of copies and influencing countless photographers.
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"Drawing on over 40 years of practical experience, best-selling author and photographer Michael Freeman examines the most fundamental building-blocks of photography - light and shadow - bringing this key element of the picture-making process into the 21st century. In this book, Freeman takes a new and different view of photography's prime commodity, arguing that for the photographer, the rich and evocative world of shadows is the full equal of the actual light that casts them and bathes scenes. He defines the varied qualities of both light and shadows (of which there are at least ten distinct types), and shows how they have particular meaning and purpose. He also argues for integrating exposure and processing with an appreciation of light and shadow quality so as to have full and subtle control. Armed with this understanding and these techniques, the creative photographer can work with light and shadow to add depth and quality to imagery. All new content from the master of photography guides; Concise and easy-to-follow format clearly explains the fundamentals of light and shadow; For the first time ever, both light and shadow are given equal weight in the discussion of photographic image-making; Real-life examples, clearly illustrated, cut through the jargon and show the theory of light and shadow in practice"--Publisher's description
The source of any photograph is not the camera, or even the scene viewed through the viewfinder - it is in the mind of the photographer. In The Photographer's Mind, photographer and author Michael Freeman unravels the mystery behind the creation of a photograph. More than any other art form, the nature of photography demands that the viewer constantly be intrigued and surprised by new imagery and different interpretations. The aim of this book is to answer what makes a photograph great, and explore the ways that top photographers achieve this goal time and time again. The Photographer's Mind will provide you with invaluable knowledge on avoiding cliché, the cyclical nature of fashion, style and mannerism, light and even how to handle the unexpected.
