The Complete Beginner's Photography Course
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The Complete Beginner's Photography Course
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The ultimate guide for the beginner that takes the reader from total novice to confident amateur photographer through a series of fun and informative learning modules
'If you've just bought your first camera...this inspiring book is just what you need' - Black and White Photography
While digital cameras and smartphones have made photography more accessible than ever, knowing exactly how to take skilful, stunning photos isn't so straightforward.
In this essential book for every amateur photographer, photography writer Ben Hawkins uses his extensive experience to deliver a unique modular system of learning. Covering all of the key genres, a range of diverse projects will teach every essential skill, technique and technical competency, while also offering inspiration and delivering beautiful images for your first portfolio.
- Master every skill, technique and camera setting essential for great photography.
- Learn at your own pace through a difficulty-rated modular system that increases in challenge as your competency grows.
- Get to grips with every genre of photography from landscapes to portraits and nature to reportage.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781781578551
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 21 July 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Ilex
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 190.0mm
Height: 246.0mm
Weight: 800g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Ben Hawkins is an award-winning writer and journalist specializing in photography and creative media. He was the group editor of Practical Photography magazine, 2013-20, and regularly contributes to magazines including Amateur Photographer and Outdoor Photography. As a child, he used to 'assist' his dad in the family darkroom and developed a fascination with film and analogue technology. He has since interviewed some of the world's most revered film photographers, including Albert Watson, David Bailey and Bob Carlos Clarke. His signed original Carlos Clarke print is one of his most prized possessions.
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