Photography for the Joy of It: An Introductory Workshop for Film and Digital Photography [Paperback]

Freeman Patterson (Author), Andre Gallant (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 20, 2007

Photography for the Joy of It has now been updated and expanded to include technical guidelines adapted for both digital and film photographers. Patterson and his teaching partner, Andre Gallant, take a look at the basics in photography, providing clear instruction for beginning color or black-and-white photographers on choosing equipment, selecting the correct exposure, understanding depth of field and much more. Photographers learn how to make pictures with selective focus, showing motion, using flash, double or long exposures, and at night.

This edition features several never-before-published photographs from both Patterson and Gallant, and extended captions that include valuable technical information and personal commentary, illustrating the superb craftmanship and stunning photography of two of the world's most celebrated photographers.

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About the Author

ANDRE GALLANT specializes in travel photography. He is the author of Dreamscapes: Exploring Photo Montages and was the photographer for the illustrated books Winter, The Great Lakes and Seacoasts, all written by Pierre Berton. In 1996 he joined Freeman Patterson as a teaching partner in his visual design workshops at Shamper's Bluff. His work has been published in Photo Life, Canadian Living, Canadian Geographic, Elm Street, Gardening Life and enRoute. He has received three National Magazine awards.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Key Porter Books; 30 Anv edition (April 20, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 155263793X
• ISBN-13: 978-1552637937
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #782,320 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very rewarding book, May 9, 2009

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I hit a wall with my photography and I never felt pleased with any of my shots and I just didn't seem to be enjoying it anymore. I felt like selling all my gear to go buy a guitar and start singing the blues. Freeman taught me a very valuable lesson. The reason I wasn't enjoying it was because I had my mind on other things and I wasn't focused. On reading that, my blues lifted and I couldn't wait to go out shooting again. This book will inspire you to try new things and teach you how to express yourself.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Finally a book more along the lines of what I am looking for, January 24, 2009

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I was getting tired of looking at photo books that just talked about the technical aspects of the camera. I was looking for something that would tell me how to look through the camera better, to help me think about where I should be when setting up a picture.

This book got me started on that. I was still left with plenty of follow-up questions- and I wish I was at one of their workshops, but it has given me enough to think more critically about my pictures.

I just started reading "Photographing the World around you" and it looks promising...

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book for photographers, March 14, 2010

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You will find many interesting concepts over photography. Has a lot of beautiful photos that are used to emphasize the teaching.