In addition, this book demonstrates how Lee Frost creates his own breathtaking photographs, in no time, readers will learn to create stunning works of their own!
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Lee Frost is an acclaimed landscape photographer and bestselling author. He is a regular contributor to the photography press and is also the author of numerous books including The A-Z of Creative Photography, and The Creative Photography Handbook. He lives in Lesbury, Northumberland.
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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
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The perfect book for beginners and pros alike,
By Photopro "Mike" (purcellville, va United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Lee Frost's Simple Art of Black and White Photography: Easy Methods for Making Fine Art Prints (Paperback)
This is by far the best black and white photo technique book I have read. I am a pro photographer and always keep a huge collection of how to books and monographs for looking up styles and new ideas.Lee Frost is a very down to earth photographer that really takes what he loves to heart. He preaches that it is not all the little technical things that people and teachers say you need to know that make good photographs, its your own imagination and creativity. This is the perfect thing to say for a true artist. Lee Frost gives us his own examples of basic photo techniques and then shows us how easy it is to make a beautiful fine art photograph with simple household products and a NON pro camera set up. Of course, he does state that having good equipment will always help, but it is not always needed as so many say. Just think of the world famous photographer David Hamilton, who only used one 35mm camera, one lense, only natural light, and no filters. It doesnt get much more basic than that, and he is bowed down to by thousands. Lee Frost has the same idea, and it is very asuring knowing that you dont need to go out and spend thousands to be a pro. Again, I believe that this is the best how to and reference guide on the market today. Get it.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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One of the best B&W photo books I've read.,
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This review is from: Lee Frost's Simple Art of Black and White Photography: Easy Methods for Making Fine Art Prints (Paperback)
I've been into b&w photography for a little while now, and lately I've been doing a lot of reading on the subject. This is without a doubt one of best books I've read so far. I'm already familiar with all of the technical aspects of photography, and those are all explained in the book (except for the zone system, which Frost clearly states at the beginning he doesn't use). Along with all of the technical stuff, Frost also explains his creative techniques. I can't say I learned much of that technical stuff (I already knew it all. I'm sure a beginner could learn a ton), but it did open my eyes to take a much more creative approach on photography than I had previously taken. Also in the book that's great is a chapter on lith printing and using liquid emulsion. Along with all of the information are pictures taken by Frost with captions that explain anything relevant to the chapter. This book is a great read for anyone who wants to improve their photography skills.
8 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
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Good but not brilliant!!,
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This review is from: Lee Frost's Simple Art of Black and White Photography: Easy Methods for Making Fine Art Prints (Paperback)
Ive always enjoyed Lee Frost's past endeavours in the written field but this one didnt quite get up there in my expectations. This is still a very good book for intermediate photographers but perhaps not quite as gritty as I had hoped for. Enjoyable nonetheless.
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In 1982, at the age of 15, I was given a Zenith EM 35mm SLR as a Christmas present from my mother. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
localized exposure control, mono infrared film, partial bleach, snatch point, lith printing, lith prints, lith developer, gold toner, permanent darkroom, masking frame, sepia toner, blue toner, contrast grade, film spirals, printing session, selenium toner, sepia toning, hyperfocal distance, print developer, safelight conditions, liquid emulsion, widest aperture, foreground interest, image density, print exposure Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Camera Nikon, Film Ilford, Camera Olympus, Print Filter, Kodak High Speed, Kodak T-Max, Film Agfapan, Ilford Multigrade, Film Fuji Neopan, Kodak X-Tol, Camera Hasselblad Xpan Lens, Old Brown, Rannoch Moor, Ilford Delta, Cokin Diffuser, Brighton Pier, Ilford Microphen, Kentmere Kentona, Agfa Rodinol, Blu Tac, Covent Garden, Filter Deep, Hassi Labiad, Ilford Ilfotec, Speaker's Corner New!
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In 1982, at the age of 15, I was given a Zenith EM 35mm SLR as a Christmas present from my mother. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
localized exposure control, mono infrared film, partial bleach, snatch point, lith printing, lith prints, lith developer, gold toner, permanent darkroom, masking frame, sepia toner, blue toner, contrast grade, film spirals, printing session, selenium toner, sepia toning, hyperfocal distance, print developer, safelight conditions, liquid emulsion, widest aperture, foreground interest, image density, print exposure Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Camera Nikon, Film Ilford, Camera Olympus, Print Filter, Kodak High Speed, Kodak T-Max, Film Agfapan, Ilford Multigrade, Film Fuji Neopan, Kodak X-Tol, Camera Hasselblad Xpan Lens, Old Brown, Rannoch Moor, Ilford Delta, Cokin Diffuser, Brighton Pier, Ilford Microphen, Kentmere Kentona, Agfa Rodinol, Blu Tac, Covent Garden, Filter Deep, Hassi Labiad, Ilford Ilfotec, Speaker's Corner New!
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