Experimental Photography

Name: Experimental Photography
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9780500544372
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A Handbook of Techniques

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Summary

Experimental Photography explores nearly 40 innovative photographic processes, from cameraless techniques like photograms and camera obscura to creative uses of pinhole, toy and hand-built cameras. It also covers camera hacking, manipulation of negatives, printing processes, and unique post-printing treatments such as mordancage and bleaching. Illustrated interviews with practising photographers accompany the step-by-step instructions, making it an inspiring guide for those interested in pushing the boundaries of photography.
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Format: Hardback

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book is ideal for photography enthusiasts, artists, and experimental creatives who want to explore diverse photographic techniques and deepen their understanding of the medium beyond conventional approaches.

Photography has always been about experimentation. This book takes the reader through the world of photography special effects and manipulations documenting techniques, approaches, experimenters, camera makers and their extraordinary creations.

The first book to tap into the growing audience for alternative and analogue photography in its many highly creative forms

Description

Experimental Photography profiles and gives step-by-step instructions for nearly 40 processes. They include cameraless techniques such as photograms and camera obscura; pinhole, toy and hand-built cameras; camera hacking; manipulating negatives and printing processes; and post-printing treatments such as mordancage and bleaching.

All are demonstrated via specially commissioned photoshoots, and accompanied by illustrated interviews with practising photographers. This is an unprecedented sourcebook of practical inspiration that celebrates the work of the exceptional artists, hackers and artisans who are pushing the boundaries of how we conceive photography.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Amateur Photographer praises the book for refocusing photography on camera techniques and equipment, showing that filters are not necessary to create organic and astonishing images. Black and White Photography highlights the medium's flexibility and notes that the illustrated interviews provide an aspirational resource for readers eager to explore experimental methods.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500544372

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 March 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: With over 600 illustrations in colour and black and white

Contributors:

Edited by Luca Bendandi

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 177.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 880g

Pages: 240

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction

About the Author

The authors are all members of SHS Publishing, a photography, design and publishing collective based in Rome and Berlin.