If you're looking to up your photographic-game by mastering the basics, then Amphoto has the book for you. Bryan Peterson's Understanding Photography Field Guide: How to Shoot Great Photographs With Any Camera takes the amateur photographer through fundamental concepts of photography, the concepts that need to be mastered by every photographer who looks to advance their vision. Peterson walks you through understanding exposure, how to compose creatively, and how to wrangle light to get the effects you desire. He also covers topics such as gear and post-processing software. The book is filled with Bryan's own photos to both inspire and demonstrate the basics covered in this book.
About the Author
Bryan Peterson is a professional photographer, an internationally known instructor, and the best-selling author of Understanding Exposure, Understanding Shutter Speed, Learning to See Creatively, Understanding Digital Photography, and Beyond Portraiture. In addition, he is the founder of the online photography school The Perfect Picture School of Photography. He lives in Chicago
This all-in-one guide from renowned photographer, instructor, and author Bryan Peterson will help you take better photos anytime, anywhere-with any camera
Want to finally understand exposure? Interested in learning to "see" and composing your images more creatively? Ready to master the magic of light? It's all here, the techniques every amateur photographer needs to take better nature, landscape, people, and close-up photos. You'll even get creative techniques, like making "rain" and capturing "ghosts," and practical advice on gear, equipment, and post-processing software. Filled with Bryan's inspirational photographs, this is the one essential guide for every camera bag