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Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs

By Henry Carroll
Series: Read This
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In Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs by Henry Carroll, the author simplifies photography for beginners by focusing on essential elements like composition, exposure, light, lenses, and the art of seeing. The book combines insightful tips with examples from famous photographers, making complex concepts accessible and inspiring. It's an ideal guide for anyone eager to start capturing stunning images.
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You might enjoy this book if you're an aspiring photographer looking to enhance your skills without getting bogged down in technical jargon. With clear, concise explanations and stunning examples, it’s designed to inspire and make photography accessible, whether you're using a DSLR or a smartphone.

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Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs

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Inspiring readers through iconic images and playful copy, the bestselling Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs has been revised and updated to include new photographers, a brand-new chapter on the art of feeling, and the latest hands-on tips.

Striking images from a diverse range of acclaimed contemporary photographers, such as Anastasia Samoylova, Zanele Muholi, Nadine Ijewere, Campbell Addy and Tyler Mitchell, now join the masterpieces of Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Frank, Nan Goldin, Dorothea Lange and Martin Parr.

Ideal for users of phone, mirrorless and DSLR cameras, the book is split into six sections, covering composition, exposure, light, lenses, and the art of seeing and feeling. Thought-provoking images by iconic photographers serve to illustrate points and encourage readers to try out new ideas.

Today's aspiring photographers want immediacy and see photography as an affordable way of expressing themselves quickly and creatively. This handbook meets their needs, teaching them how to take photographs using professional techniques.

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Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs by Henry Carroll provides a well-balanced mix of technical guidance and artistic insights, catering particularly to new photographers eager to improve their skills. It effectively meets the desire for creative self-expression while imparting professional techniques.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399606950

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Illustration: 62 photographs

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 144.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 144

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Arts & Culture Henry Carroll Laurence King Publishing Non-Fiction Series: Read This

About the Author

Henry Carroll holds an MA in photography from the Royal College of Art and is the bestselling author of ten books published in more than 22 languages. Henry's clear, jargon-free style of teaching has demystified digital photography and inspired thousands to get creative with their cameras. Originally from London, Carroll now lives in Los Angeles.

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