The Creative Photography Handbook: A Sourcebook of Techniques and Ideas [Paperback]

Lee Frost (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 31, 2003

Are you keen to broaden your photographic horizons but not sure how to go about it? This invaluable sourcebook of techniques and ideas from best-selling author, Lee Frost, is guaranteed to put the creativity back into your photography. With photographic technology reaching new heights of sophistication, producing technically perfect photographs is now easier than ever before. Unfortunately, no matter how clever a camera is, it's still a tool and can only do what you tell it to do - so if you want to produce anything more than mere record shots, you need to use your imagination and apply a little photographic magic. The Creative Photography Handbook sets out more than 70 creative techniques and subject ideas to help you produce exciting, innovative images. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced photographer looking for something to spice up your picture-taking, The Creative Photography Handbook will prove to be an invaluable sourcebook of ideas and effects. Lee Frost is an acclaimed landscape photographer and bestselling photography author whose previous books include The A-Z of Creative Photography, The Complete Book of Night and Lowlight Photography, Photos that Sell and The Photographer's Guide to Filters (all published by David & Charles). A regular contributor to several UK photography magazines, including Photography Monthly, Outdoor Photography and Black & White Photography, he also leads photographic holidays and workshops. He lives in Peterborough.

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About the Author

Lee Frost is an acclaimed photographer and best-selling author whose previous books include The A - Z of Creative Photography, Photos that Sell and The Photographer's Guide to Filters (all published by David & Charles). He also leads photographic holidays and workshops. Lee lives in Alnwick, Northumberland.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: David & Charles Publishers; 3rd edition (March 31, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0715315374
• ISBN-13: 978-0715315378
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #342,341 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guide for techniques and new ideas, May 18, 2003

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"michelgr" (Nijmegen, the Netherlands) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Creative Photography Handbook: A Sourcebook of Techniques and Ideas (Paperback)

This is absolutely an excellent book. Without going into the basis stuff that's in almost every book (by now, you should now what dept-of-field and shutterspeed is), Lee Frost gives a new idea and the belonging technique in every chapter.

The book is written in a very simple, story-telling way. Every chapter tells what the creative technique is, how to use it, what materials you require and gives you some useful tips for further discovery of the subject. I read the book from A to Z, almost without stopping.

Next to that the great text, the book is stuffed with beautiful photos that are not only really beautiful, but help you understand the subject they illustrate.

A real good buy, I can't imagine anyone being disappointed after buying this book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good...But not his best., May 20, 2003

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Mark E. Smith "Mark Smith" (Connecticut, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Creative Photography Handbook: A Sourcebook of Techniques and Ideas (Paperback)

This is an informative photography book. Based on general ideas of photography such as back lighting and zooming. Informative for the Novice or someone who want to break out of there regular line of photography to get some ideas.

I find that Lee's previous books are significantly better and more informative than this one. But, ALL of Lee's book are informative and helpful.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Creative Photography Handbook, May 8, 2004

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a baldwin (Phoenix) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Creative Photography Handbook (Hardcover)

This terrific book covers photography basics and advanced techniques. What sets this book apart from other photography references is its readability and inclusion of fun, creative techniques. The author has broken the subject matter down into brief, easy to follow, stand alone sections. You can go directly to the topic of your choice, e.g. exposure, lighting, twilight photography etc. In a matter of minutes you will understand the technique involved. This book is appropriate for beginners and intermediate photographers. Advanced photographers may find specific sections helpful.